A press relaese from SMBC in realtion to the Local Plan is as follows: After publication of the long-awaited revision to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in December 2023, the Inspectors undertaking the independent examination of the Solihull Local Plan wrote to the Council last month pointing out that the new NPPF has transitional arrangements … More Solihull Local Plan – Update 15 February 2024
The Local Government Boundary Commission has publishd their proposals they will now consult on. These can be found via this link (I have provided shortcuts further along this post): https://www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/solihull Pretty well most wards are affected, certainly my own ward, Blythe, which is the largest ward in the borough. It has by far the largest … More WARD BOUNDARY CHANGES – SOLIHULL
This post created to capture images and videos of the flooding that occured in parts of Blythe ward this morning. Images/videos will reflect each disticnt area of the ward. DICKENS HEATH: This community was partivulary affected as all access/egress roads had differebt levels of flooding. I was ubnable to access the village myself but took … More BLYTHE WARD FLOODING
The Council’s Governance Committee will be discussing the proposed ward changes at their meeting next week (Tuesday 19 September). In brief, the changes are necessary because of the sheer difference in the number of electors within each of th 17 wards in the borough. Blythe ward has by far the most electors and this brings … More Local Government Boundary Commission Periodic ElectoralReview of Solihull Borough
The night of Saturday 2 September into the early hours of Sunday 3 September saw a rather large gathering of Boy Racers on Tesco’s car park, Stratford Road, Monkspath. I thought it might be useful to update you about how we might move forwards in addressing the increasing noise from Tesco car park in the … More BOY RACERS RETURN TO BLYTHE WARD
This relates to the wards within SMBC, not the parliamentary boundaries and will have implications for Blythe ward, which is the largest in terms of residents in the borough, substantially more so than most other wards. The Boundary Commission last undertook such work in 2000/02, where Blythe ward was created for the 2004 local election. … More A NEW POLITICAL MAP FOR SOLIHULL MBC?
Solihull has retained all 16 Green Flag Awards for its parks, cemeteries and green spaces. The award is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces. Solihull Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure, Cllr Ken Hawkins, said: “I am delighted that we have retained all 16 Green Flag Awards in Solihull and would like … More Top marks for Solihull’s parks
Over the past year, students at Monkspath Junior and Infant School have demonstrated their sustainability credentials by taking part in the Zero Carbon Schools Programme, organised by Green Schools Project. The programme helps pupils learn about the causes of climate change, the effect it’s having on the natural world and what action can be taken … More Monkspath school takes part in the Zero Carbon Schools Programme
Its formal name is Hillfield LNR but many refer to it as the park in Monkspath. Anyway, it is rich in wild flowers, especially since the council began its wild flower project and allowing areas to grow in their natural state. What many people are not aware of though is the varied orchids that are … More HILLFIELD LOCAL NATURE RESERVE
The examination of Solihull’s Local Plan review remains paused pending the publication of the updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The Council understands from Government that the update of the NPPF has been delayed due to the extent of consultation comments received, but it remains hopeful that it will be published over the summer. Further information … More Local Plan still paused due to delay in NPPF
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