The Future of Adult Social Care
22 November 2018
Below is a short but very informative video explaining the issues local councils face regarding Adult Social Care.
Category: Monkspath
Winter Service Plan
7 November 2018
I have copied below an email sent to all borough councillors from our Head of Highway. I also thought a photo of Millie in the snow last December might brighten up this post. The Winter Service Plan (link shown here) Winter Service Plan has been approved and is intended for use over the forthcoming winter … More Winter Service Plan
Street Lighting on new developments
7 November 2018
I have posted about this before but as the nights are getting darker earlier this issue is getting more attention, and rightly so. Street lighting on new developments, like the two either side of Rumbush Lane, Dickens Heath, is the responsibility of the developers, albeit the local authorities in the UK do have a say. … More Street Lighting on new developments
UPDATE ON FLOODING ENQUIRY
1 November 2018
At next week’s Stronger Communities Scrutiny and Neighbourhood Services Scrutiny Board there will be a presentation regarding the flooding which took place in May this year. The presentation will form part of the interim report of the Section 19 Inquiry (of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010). Agenda item 5 relates to: To receive … More UPDATE ON FLOODING ENQUIRY
Occupational Therapy Service Open Day
27 October 2018
The poster provides details of what you can see at the Open Day: OT open day poster 2018 It takes place at the Better Living Centre, Unit 4, Elmdon Trading Estate, B37 7HE. I have visited the centre twice and will do again on the open day. If you have a vulnerable relative/friend or if … More Occupational Therapy Service Open Day
Solihull SEND School Place Commissioning Strategy
27 October 2018
Solihull Council is consulting on its draft SEND School Place Commissioning Strategy, which seeks to set a baseline for specialist provision across Solihull and consider a range of factors that are driving a need for change over the short to medium term. The strategy provides information regarding the current and future SEND population in Solihull … More Solihull SEND School Place Commissioning Strategy
Solihull Subsidised Bus Services Consultation
9 October 2018
Full details of the consultation can be found on the website of Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) but you can access the links direct via my website post – https://cllrkenhawkins.co.uk/2018/09/23/bus-services-consultation-by-tfwm/ No decisions have been made but there are options you may prefer and options you just do not like. Please have your say. I wish … More Solihull Subsidised Bus Services Consultation
BUS SERVICES – Consultation reminder
1 October 2018
I wish to remind residents about the consultation into the subsidised services (the Diamond routes in Blythe ward). If you are able please submit a response to the survey, the link is here:https://www.networkwestmidlands.com/campaigns/solihull-bus-review/ I also wish to remind you that TfWM are holding a public exhibition on High Street, Solihull (between McDonalds and John Lewis) … More BUS SERVICES – Consultation reminder
BUS SERVICES – Consultation by TfWM
23 September 2018
It has taken a long time but there is a consultation beginning tomorrow. I was aware the contract for Diamond was under review but it seems the review has been held over until the New Year so that consultations can take place. I have posted below the text of an email I have received, which … More BUS SERVICES – Consultation by TfWM
Creynolds Lane – junction works
6 September 2018
I wish to update residents in relation to the proposed works, which will create a right-turn from Creynolds Lane onto the Stratford Road (A34). There is understandably some unease at the disruption this will cause whilst works are taking place, with the section of the road closed for several weeks. The intended works are not … More Creynolds Lane – junction works
Ken Hawkins 