The first newsletter of 2016 is posted, with news of operations from all partners with the Meriden Constituency area, not just Blythe Ward. Therefore, residents from other areas can see for the first time these reports: Newsletter January 2016 rev 3
Residents will be aware through leaflets delivered through doors of the consultation relating to the potential development on Blythe Valley Park. The area lies within the Cheswick Green Parish Council boundary. Construction of Blythe Valley Park started in 1998, with the first building occupied in 2000. Following the initial development of Phase 1 (Blythe 1) … More BLYTHE VALLEY PARK, SOLIHULL
Solihull Council has launched a consultation document looking at: Proposals to create Additionally Resourced Centres to cater for pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and A pilot Social Emotional Mental Heath Assessment Unit incorporating an outreach service providing support for traveller children The consultation document can be read here: 180116_consultation_document_ final What is being proposed? Autistic … More ARC for ASD- Proposals to create Additionally Resourced Centres to cater for pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Many residents and shoppers will have noticed the barriers on Notcutts end of Tesco’s car park. These, together will bollards and some speed bumps are measures undertaken by Tesco’s to address the great problems caused by the gathering of boy racers and car enthusiast in recent years. It is a shame we have had to … More SUCCESS TACKLING BOY RACERS IN SOLIHULL
“Winter is a difficult time for our vulnerable and elderly citizens, especially when temperatures fluctuate or there is a sustained cold period with both daytime and night time temperatures dropping below freezing. The superb John Lewis Christmas advert, portraying an elderly gentleman on the Moon, looking at civilianisation from afar, can be used as a … More WINTER WARMTH
The New Year has started off in fine style at Shelly Farm Community Centre, Monkspath, with the centre receiving a donation of £500 from Shirley Ladies Circle. Jacqui Johnson, Chair of Shirley Ladies Circle stated ‘ I was aware via local Councillor Ken Hawkins Facebook page the centre had been in difficulties and saw an … More SHIRLEY LADIES CIRCLE
The final Monthly Neighbourhood Report (covering the whole of the Rural Sector, not just Blythe Ward) for December 2015 is posted here: Newsletter December 2015
Some great coverage of the issue by Cathrina Hulse, reporter for Solihull News and Birmingham Mail. I am grateful for Cathrina, also Solihull Observer and BBC Midlands in raising the profile of the issue, which saw a wide coverage following the August Bank Holiday gathering. This media coverage has certainly helped the authorities to focus … More BOY RACERS UPDATE
Some excellent news to report: Weather permitting, work will start on 23 November to install two manual barriers at the top end of the car park (commonly known as the Notcutts part). The barriers will be managed by Tesco staff and lowered during the evening, when Notcutts is closed. There will also be some additional … More BOY RACERS UPDATE
Please find posted the latest monthly report from the Neighbourhood Teams representing the Rural Sector, which includes Blythe ward. Newsletter October 2015 Amongst other things, this month’s info includes deadlines for the closure of the mini-recycling sites around the borough. There is also a comment from Kath Hemming’s (Neighbourhood manager) ‘ I would like to give … More NEIGHBOURHOOD REPORT – October 2015
Ken Hawkins 