Category: Monkspath

New smart sensor technology to improve safety on key cycle route in Solihull

3 September 2024

Abridged from SMBC news release: In a bid to make busy crossings safer for cyclists and pedestrians Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), part of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), and Solihull Council have installed ground-breaking innovative smart sensor technology at a toucan crossing on Solihull’s A34 Stratford Road near Blythe Valley. These sensors, developed … More New smart sensor technology to improve safety on key cycle route in Solihull

BLYTHE WARD – AUGUST – MONTHLY REPORT

19 August 2024

Local Government Boundary Commission (LGBC) update: The initial recommendations from the LGBC will be discussed at our full council in October. Our submission will be determined by them and they will submit their final recommendations to parliament for them to be formalised, possibly by the end of this year. In any event they will not … More BLYTHE WARD – AUGUST – MONTHLY REPORT

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT UPDATE – Blythe Ward

15 August 2024

Here I wish to update you as to my thoughts about where we are with planning for development in Blythe ward. The draft Local Plan can be read here:  003-Draft-Submission-Plan-Incorporating-Post-Publication-Minor-Modifications-as-Tracked-Changes.pdf (solihull.gov.uk) We have three sites within the draft Local Development Plan (LDP) within Blythe ward and they are summarised below – they are detailed from … More PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT UPDATE – Blythe Ward

Flood Risk Management Delivery and Performance – Solihull

1 August 2024

As Cabinet member I asked the councils Stronger Communities and Neighbourhood Services Scrutiny Board to review how the council deals with floods and flooding issues. The issue came before them last week. I have posted the link to the report presented to the board here:  Flood Risk Management Scrutiny Report – FINAL.pdf (solihull.gov.uk) I have … More Flood Risk Management Delivery and Performance – Solihull

Local Government Boundary Review – Response to LGBCE Proposals – Solihull

22 July 2024

A report before the councils Governance Committee on 31 July asks the committee members to: ‘…to consider the Council’s formal response to the consultation in relation to the final part of the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) Electoral Review of Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council.’ The report can be viewed via this link: https://democracy.solihull.gov.uk/documents/s120451/Boundary%20Review%20report%20to%20Governance%20Cttee%20July%202024.pdf … More Local Government Boundary Review – Response to LGBCE Proposals – Solihull

Have your say on social housing in Solihull

22 July 2024

Solihull Communications press realese today focuss’s on our priorities for allocation of social housing. Reads: Solihull Council has a housing allocations scheme to help determine how people qualify for social housing with its housing service – Solihull Community Housing.  Like all local authorities, Solihull Council  is required by law to ensure it has a scheme … More Have your say on social housing in Solihull

Flood Risk Management Delivery and Performance – Solihull

22 July 2024

Solihull’s Stronger Communities and Neighbourhood Services Scrutiny Board has a report before them next week which provides a review of the Council’s plans for dealing with flooding incidents in Solihull. It provides details of past major flooding events, explains how future flood events will be managed and how the Borough prepares for flooding through the … More Flood Risk Management Delivery and Performance – Solihull