NEIGHBOURHOOD REPORT – DECEMBER 2015
23 December 2015
The final Monthly Neighbourhood Report (covering the whole of the Rural Sector, not just Blythe Ward) for December 2015 is posted here: Newsletter December 2015
Category: Social Council
CHRISTMAS HAMPERS FOR THE ELDERLY IN SOLIHULL
23 December 2015
Some great work done by so many people in the last few weeks, but most praise goes to Kerry Grandison, form SMBC’s Neighbourhood Services team. Kerry wanted to do something to provide Christmas cheer for the elderly residents in the borough, so she started a campaign to get donations for hampers so they can be made … More CHRISTMAS HAMPERS FOR THE ELDERLY IN SOLIHULL
TIDBURY GREEN – Lowbrook Farm
1 December 2015
A quick update from my post (dated 29 October) about planning appeals in Tidbury Green (see link: https://cllrkenhawkins.co.uk/2015/10/29/tidbury-green-planning-appeals/ ). I have received an reply to my letter to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (original letter in the previous post). The reply, from the Minister of State for Housing and Planning is … More TIDBURY GREEN – Lowbrook Farm
DICKENS HEATH LIBRARY
30 October 2015
On Thursday 29 October I attended Dickens Heath Library for a meeting regarding the future of the library. Also in attendance were fellow ward councillors, members of the parish council and senior officers from the Council’s Library Service. The meeting was a follow-up from one held a few weeks ago. At the outset it must … More DICKENS HEATH LIBRARY
NEIGHBOURHOOD REPORT – October 2015
13 October 2015
Please find posted the latest monthly report from the Neighbourhood Teams representing the Rural Sector, which includes Blythe ward. Newsletter October 2015 Amongst other things, this month’s info includes deadlines for the closure of the mini-recycling sites around the borough. There is also a comment from Kath Hemming’s (Neighbourhood manager) ‘ I would like to give … More NEIGHBOURHOOD REPORT – October 2015
West Midlands Combined Authority – to be or not to be?
12 October 2015
Cards on the table – I feel there is a lot to be gained with greater communication and work between neighbouring local authorities in the West Midlands Region. I do not want us to go back to the bad old days of the former West Midlands County Council and do not want any extra layer of … More West Midlands Combined Authority – to be or not to be?
SOLIHULL WASTE & RECYCLING
8 October 2015
I wish to help inform residents and readers as to what can be and what can not be recycled in the respective household bins in Solihull. I feel that some residents are still unsure as to what goes in the different bins and may not recognise the rationale behind the reasons. I have attached here … More SOLIHULL WASTE & RECYCLING
NEIGHBOURHOOD REPORT – JULY 2015
21 July 2015
Please find posted the latest monthly Neighbourhood Report (from police, council and partners). It shows the work being undertaken in the Rural sector, which includes Blythe Ward. Information includes an event at Solihull Arts Complex in September about Broadband in the region. If you have issues and want to know more please pop along. There is … More NEIGHBOURHOOD REPORT – JULY 2015
Local Elections Results
15 May 2015
I am pleased to show the link to the borough elections held last Thursday 7 May: http://www.solihull.gov.uk/About-the-Council/Voting/electionresults/Local-election-results-2015 Of 7,155 votes cast in Blythe ward I received 5,302, or 74%, with a majority of 4,288. This makes my majority the largest in Solihull Borough, something that only normally happens in wards like St Alphege. I am … More Local Elections Results
NEIGHBOURHOOD REPORT – February 2015
17 February 2015
Please find posted the latest report from the Rural Sector Neighbourhood Teams – covering Blythe, Knowle, Dorridge and other areas in this side of Solihull: Newsletter Feb 2015
Ken Hawkins 