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
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
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
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
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.
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
Apologies for late notice re this drop-in event today but the consultation still has a week to go. Taylor Wimpey has launched a further consultation for Hares Croft, for new development at Dog Kennel Lane, Shirley. Land to the South of Dog Kennel Lane has been allocated in the Draft Solihull Local Plan as site … More Consultation event – proposed Dog Kennel Lane development:
In accordance with Department for Transport guidance, it is expected that the Council as the Local Highway Authority keeps speed limits under review with changing circumstances and gives consideration to the introduction of more 20 mph limits and zones, over time, in urban areas and built-up village streets that are primarily residential. A speed limit … More MONKSPATH SCHOOL – Proposed Traffic Regulation Order – 20mph Speed limits
A quick upodate to show where we are with this. The original consultation was to be completed in April and the Local Government Boundary Commission (LGBC) to report to parliament in July. However, in order for council to fully debate the issue and submit a formal response following the first recommendations from the LGBC, the … More LOCAL GOV’T BOUNDARY REVIEW – SOLIHULL
Dept of Environment and Rural Affairs: Local authority collected waste management – annual results 2022/23 – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) All regions had decreases in their recycling rates, except London (no change). Solihull however saw the proportion of household waste sent for recycling increased last year: Household waste per head in Solihull has fallen from 420.3 kg … More RECYCLING – SOLIHULL
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