Road Safety – Ken Hawkins

Creynolds Lane – Request for reduction in speed limit

5 July 2018

On behalf of residents of Creynolds Lane I have submitted a representation seeking a reduction of the current 40mph speed limit to 30 mph. I support this request. The submission, with rationale and evidence base, can be read here: IMG_20180704_0002IMG_20180704_0001. Creynolds Lane is a route that has become exceeding busier since motorists have recognised the ‘short cut’ … More Creynolds Lane – Request for reduction in speed limit

School Gate Parking – Monkspath

18 January 2018

This is an issue that relates to many schools and yesterday afternoon and this morning and afternoon I spent time observing parking near to Monkspath School. On the two occasions in the afternoon council parking officers were I attendance and this obviously had an effect in stopping most of the offenders. However, most people seem … More School Gate Parking – Monkspath

Winter Service Plan – Solihull

27 November 2017

Its getting a bit chilly out there now so it seems a good time to repost the boroughs Winter Service Plan: Winter_Service_Plan The plan is self explanatory and informs us the resources to tackle poor weather must be used: In the right way In the right place, and, At the right time. The plan sets … More Winter Service Plan – Solihull

M42 Junction 6 Improvement Scheme

9 August 2017

Many will have no doubt heard or read about Highways England preferred route announcement for Junction 6 of the M42. This area is in need of improvement and any increase in passenger number at the Airport, as well as the proposed development of Arden Cross and the HS2 Interchange means measures must be taken to reduce … More M42 Junction 6 Improvement Scheme

FORE BUSINESS PARK

4 July 2017

A planning application has been submitted by IM Properties as follows: Hybrid planning application for employment development at Fore Business Park to comprise in full: erection of two office buildings (Use Class B1) with ancillary automotive training and testing facility, security gatehouse, access road, car parking, landscaping and associated work; and in outline, with all … More FORE BUSINESS PARK

Stanbrook Road area – car parking issues

30 June 2017

This post is a follow-up to one I posted on 5 May, which can be read here: https://cllrkenhawkins.co.uk/2017/05/05/stanbrook-road-parking-issues/ I will reconnect with Listers next week but I have to report that a letter I hand delivered to Tesco’s, (seeking them to agree with Listers a contract whereby some staff can use their car park for … More Stanbrook Road area – car parking issues

Stanbrook Road – parking issues

5 May 2017

Just to update residents in the area of Stanbrook Road, following a meeting I had with people at Listers Land Rover Dealership, Stratford Road. As residents in the area will know, since Tesco, Monkspath adopted a maximum three hour parking period on their car park (quite understandably) there has been displacement in vehicles owned by … More Stanbrook Road – parking issues

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Ken Hawkins

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