December Report – the outtakes
14 December 2024
Category: Monkspath
Solihull Local Plan – Update
29 November 2024
Following the withdrawal of Solihull’s Draft Local Plan, the Council is building on the work already undertaken to develop a new Plan for the borough by issuing a ‘call-for-site submissions’, as set out in the report to Full Council in October. On 4 September 2024 the Inspectors appointed to examine Solihull’s Local Plan recommended that … More Solihull Local Plan – Update
SOLIHULL APPRENTICESHIP SHOW:
11 October 2024
At Cranmore Park, Cranmore Avenue on Wednesday 16 October between 3:30pm and 7 pm. With over 3,000 visitors for the 2 shows in last school year, Solihull Apprenticeship Show is a popular event for young people who are looking for entry-level jobs or apprenticeships as an alternative route for further education or work. The show … More SOLIHULL APPRENTICESHIP SHOW:
WARD BOUNDARY CHANGES – SOLIHULL
9 October 2024
As I have previously commented and posted, the proposed ward boundary changes will affect Blythe ward and St Alphege wards in that parts of these wards will be merged. Solihull Council approved the proposed response to the final Local Government Boundary Commission (LGBC) consultation at its meeting yesterday evening (8 October 2024) and the recommendations … More WARD BOUNDARY CHANGES – SOLIHULL
MONKSPATH SCHOOL – 20 MPH SPEED LIMIT:
2 October 2024
At my Environment and Infrastructure cabinet decision session on 10 October a report recommending the reduction of the speed limit on roads near to Monkspath Junior and Infant School is before me. The report, following consultation, recommend the speed limit on the following roads be reduced from the existing 30 mph to 20 mph: · … More MONKSPATH SCHOOL – 20 MPH SPEED LIMIT:
OCTOBER MONTHY REPORT
1 October 2024
BLYTHE WARD – OCTOBER MONTHLY REPORT Four main topics this month: 1.At my Environment and Infrastructure cabinet decision session on 10 October a report recommending the reduction of the speed limit on roads near to Monkspath Junior and Infant School is before me. The report, following consultation, recommend the speed limit on the following roads … More OCTOBER MONTHY REPORT
Solihull Elective Intermediate and Urgent Care Developments.
11 September 2024
‘A holistic plan for Solihull this winter and the future’ Some great news for Solihull and BSol residents. Solihull Hospital leadership team are presenting the plan to the councils Health Overview scrutiny committee next week (Wednesday 18 September). The link to the meeting is here and the presentation is under agenda item 5: https://democracy.solihull.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=530&MId=10307 The … More Solihull Elective Intermediate and Urgent Care Developments.
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
Ken Hawkins 