Since having another dog (Millie a 18 month old Retriever) I have become a more regular visitor to Hillfield Park, which for the reader who does not know the area, is off Monkspath Hall Road. The park is essentially on top of landfill (being near the old Monkspath tip) and has developed as the Monkspath … More HILLFIELD PARK (MONKSPATH)
The boroughs Local Development Plan is commented on in an earlier post on this website, but for new readers the draft plan can be seen here: http://www.solihull.gov.uk/Attachments/Solihull_Draft_Local_Plan_Sept_2012.pdf The Planning Inspector, who by law has to review the plan before it can be adopted by the Secretary of State reported his Interim Comments last month and his report can … More Local Develpment Plan – Interim Conclusions
Please find posted the latest report from the Borough’s Neighbourhood Team covering Blythe Ward. You will also read about what is happening other parts of the rural sector, e.g. Knowle, Dorridge, Meriden. Newsletter July 2013
Please find attached links to the Neighbourhood Newsletters for April and May 2013. Some excellent work being done in the area: Newsletter April 2013 Newsletter May 2013
Mayoral year has ended so now I have the time to devote to this blog; I was really surprised how much Mayoral duties and social media for that role took over. Anyway, I’m back! Please find links to the ward Neighbourhood newsletters for January and February 2013: Newsletter January 2013 Newsletter February 2013
Please find attached a pdf of my submission to Tudor Grange School regarding its consultation about admission arrangements. I submitted the representation on Thursday via email and have received an email acknowledging its receipt. I do believe all schools in Solihull must agree, within its family of schools, an admissions code that is fair to all … More TUDOR GRANGE CONSULTATION
I do know I will get a bit of stick from some friends about another obstruction in the way of vehicles but they will understand the rationale of my request for a crossing facility to be situated at the top of Monkspath Hall Road, near to the Fieldhouse Pub. This has nothing to do with … More MONKSPATH HALL RD – Crossing consultation
Please find attached the Neighbourhood Reports for the Autumn and Winter period of 2012. There was a wealth of activity being undertaken in Blythe Ward and you will also see what is being done in neighbouring wards. We really do have a fantastic neighbour team. Newsletter Sept 12 Newsletter Oct 12 Newsletter_Nov_12_ Newsletter Dec 12
Please find attached the June report from our excellent Neighbourhood Team covering the whole of the Meriden Sector. There is again some outstanding work being done by Council, Police and partner teams, well done to all. Newsletter June 12
At the Annual meeting of Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council on 22 May 2012 I was elected Mayor of Solihull for the next 12 months. To state is a great honour is a wild under-statement and I am so excited about the year ahead. The first week has seen a mixed range of visits. I am blogging purely about … More MAYOR OF SOLIHULL
Ken Hawkins 