Monkspath – Page 6 – Ken Hawkins

Have your say on food waste and recycling collections – Solihull

15 July 2024

Solihull Council this morning published this press release reating to our Waste Strategy review: To help combat climate change and recover valuable resources from our waste, the last Government issued local authorities with new guidance on how waste and recycling should be collected. Through these recycling reforms (Simpler Recycling), recycling will be easier as all … More Have your say on food waste and recycling collections – Solihull

SOLIHULL – INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN

8 July 2024

The introduction to Solihull (Draft) Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDF) explains it ‘…is a key component of the evidence base to support the Local Plan. The IDP provides a baseline of the existing infrastructure capacity and needs in the Borough and highlights the infrastructure requirements to support the predicted growth set out in the Local Plan.’ The … More SOLIHULL – INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN

ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY GARDEN

7 July 2024

Most will know I am proud to have this great facility in my ward and borough. I have also posted about this since it first opened two years ago, with the official opening last year (see link: https://cllrkenhawkins.co.uk/2022/05/23/armed-forces-community-garden-official-opening/ ). The garden is impressive all-year round but in July it is at its very best, with … More ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY GARDEN

HILLFIELD LNR LAKE

26 June 2024

Some great news. Many may remember the report of contamination in the lake a few weeks ago. The action by Severn Trent Rangers and SMBC officers was superb but it seems the type and source of contamination can not be determined – it was though not an ammonia based substance. I did believe it emanated … More HILLFIELD LNR LAKE

MENTAL HEALTH BOOKS DONATED TO LOCAL SCHOOL

10 June 2024

Solihull Blythe ward Cllr Ken Hawkins has responded to a call to sponsor Mental Health books for local schools. Responding to an invitation by Naomi Cullinane, an independent Usborne Provider, Ken agreed to sponsor a bundle of books for his local Monkspath Primary School, where he is also a school governor. Ken says ‘There are … More MENTAL HEALTH BOOKS DONATED TO LOCAL SCHOOL

HILLFIELD LNR – Unauthorised Encampment

5 June 2024

Many residents may know the illegal encampment has left the park. Council officers had ensured eviction notices were served on the travellers to move off this afternoon. A timely visit to the park by Ken revealed a convoy of vehicles set up in readiness to leave. Thankfully we have not suffered such scenes for a … More HILLFIELD LNR – Unauthorised Encampment

Small item collections – Solihull

4 June 2024

Why not book small item collections for clothing, batteries, paint and small electricals. Having them collected by our own service privider means they will be recycled properly and any funds will be invested in the whole service. Some door-to-door collectors are sound but some may not adhere to good practice and any non-recycled items may … More Small item collections – Solihull

Solihull’s ‘blue’ lake update after fears over ‘mystery substance’ – Birmingham Live

29 May 2024

This is a follow-up report on my original post from 5 May. Investigation continues into why water has changed colour at Solihull site — Read on http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/solihulls-blue-lake-update-after-29256414

BLYTHE WARD PROFILE – SOLIHULL

25 May 2024

I have posted here the updated ward profile for Blythe ward. It has some really interesting data and shows that Blythe ward has some different characteristics from other wards in the borough.

Local Businesses chip in to transform school’s eco-garden

24 May 2024

Press release from SMBC this morning. An eco-garden which helps children at a Solihull school learn more about nature has been transformed thanks to the generous support of local businesses. A team of green-fingered staff from Hill & Smith PLC – a leading provider of sustainable infrastructure products and services – dug in deep at … More Local Businesses chip in to transform school’s eco-garden

Ken Hawkins

Blogging about issues in Blythe Ward (includes Monkspath, Cheswick Green, Dickens Heath and Tidbury Green) and Solihull.

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