Solihull has added an additional park to its number prestigious Green Flag Awards for its parks, cemeteries and green spaces. Hope Coppice was adjudged to have met the standard this year and we now have 17 Green Flag Parks. The award sets the benchmark standard for the management of recreational outdoor spaces across the United … More Solihull Green Flag Parks success:
We wish to restart a monthly report, something I did a few years ago, but many issues, especially Covid got in the way. But now the local and general elections are out of the way we can now reignite things. Keith Green made a quick start to his tenure as Blythe ward Councillor when we … More BLYTHE WARD – July Report
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
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
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
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
Solihull and Chelmsley Wood town centres are ready for summer with 88 colourful hanging baskets, thanks to a new partnership between Solihull Council and Newlands Bishop Farm in Catherine de Barnes. Part of the Family Care Trust, the farm gives people with learning disabilities and mental health conditions the chance to learn work-based skills in … More The Hanging Baskets of 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 winning design from the Your Future Solihull flowerbed competition can now be enjoyed by residents and visitors in Malvern Park in Solihull town centre. The impressive flower display embeds several sustainability themed symbols, including an electric car, solar panels, tree planting and the recycling symbol. Launched by Love Solihull in September last year, the … More Flowers for the future – display unveiled in Malvern Park
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
Ken Hawkins 