Many people may already know of the disruption being caused by the closure of the bridge – it is being rebuilt. However, it may be important for you to be aware of the works and the diversions that have been planned. To help local residents and uses of the highway SMBC & Balfour Beatty’s comms … More Fillongley Road Bridge – Comms Update:
Here is a round up of some of the work the Council has carried our last year (2020/2021). SMBC is responsible for 632 miles of road 594 Potholes were repaired 62 speed awareness campaigns Maintained a network of 28,998 streetlights 3,341 Street lights upgraded to LED 145 bollards de illuminated 56 signal-controlled junctions/100 pedestrian crossings … More Keeping Solihull’s Roads Safe
In 2013, fixed safety cameras within the West Midlands were switched off; in 2016 a contract was awarded to pilot a network of digital Average Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras over five years at three sites in Solihull and five in Birmingham. The sites in Solihull, that went live in August 2016 are: · B425 Lode … More AVERAGE SPEED CAMERA’S – Solihull
A further report at my cabinet decision session next week asks me ‘to provide the Cabinet Member with an update on the outcome of the design and consultation stage of the Active Travel Fund Tranche 2 Cycleways project and to seek approval to progress with the construction of three routes and an area wide cycle … More CYCLE ROUTES IN SOLIHULL
Solihull’s Stronger Communities & Neighbourhood Services Scrutiny Board has a report before them next week where they will review the speed enforcement measures in the borough undertaken by the Council and West Midlands Police. The report outlines the present situation and a range of options to consider as we move forwards. I am personally keen … More SOLIHULL SPEED ENFORCEMENT REVIEW:
I was asked a question at full council this week about responsibility for various scenarios of parking; on double yellow lines, on pavement, across drives and use of the Blue Badge. This a scourge in our societies and although its something most, if not all, of us have done in the past it is something … More PAVEMENT PARKING – A solution on its way?
Just a few lines to comment that the Motorway Service saga rolls on. Highways England have an important say on the applications (one between junction 5/6 on the M42 and one near Monkspath at junction 4). The latest report from Highways England can be read here: pl_2016_02754_majfot-highway_england_-_holding_direction-1131378.pdf The concluding paragraphs are though presented below. Therefore, … More MSA – An update
Further to my previous post relating to this (https://cllrkenhawkins.co.uk/2018/10/27/motorway-service-area/ ) many followers will know I submitted a petition to Solihull Council of over 1000 people who objected to the plans for a motorway service area near junction 4 of the M42 at Monkspath. Next Wednesday, 27 March 2017 was a date set some time ago … More Motorway Service Area – Junction 4
The junction was changed to create a ‘Right Turn’ from Creynolds Lane onto Stratford Rd (towards the M42). This is effectively a reinstatement of a right turn that was originally in place before the development of Monkspath/Hillfield and Tesco’s super store. The junction works came about because of the development on Blythe Valley Park (BVP) … More Stratford Rd/Creynolds Lane junction
I have copied below an email sent to all borough councillors from our Head of Highway. I also thought a photo of Millie in the snow last December might brighten up this post. The Winter Service Plan (link shown here) Winter Service Plan has been approved and is intended for use over the forthcoming winter … More Winter Service Plan
Ken Hawkins 