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
Category: Social Council
MONKSPATH PARK – Travellers issues.
23 January 2015
The visit by travellers to our park at Monkspath, actually called Hillfield Local nature Reserve, on Monday evening naturally caused a lot of problems. As a regular user of the park myself I avoided taking my dog over to the park. In fact, the whole of the main car park was taken up with over … More MONKSPATH PARK – Travellers issues.
SHELLY CRESCENT, MONKSPATH – Parking issues
14 November 2014
Following many complaints concerning nuisance and inconsiderate parking, particularly near the various junctions on Shelly Crescent, Monkspath the council’s highway officers have drawn up a proposal to make the junctions safer for all users of Shelly Crescent and the side roads – both vehicular and pedestrian. The practice of parking on the road, sometimes pavements, actually … More SHELLY CRESCENT, MONKSPATH – Parking issues
Neighbourhood Report – September/October
6 October 2014
Two months in one this time. The report for the Rural areas of Solihull is posted. It includes reports from both the Council and Police teams. Newsletter Sept-Oct 2014
Neighbourhood Newsletter – June 2014
8 July 2014
Sorry for the delay in posting this: Please find posted the latest newsletter covering the whole of the rural sector, including Blythe ward, Dorridge, Knowle and Meriden. There are updates about the ‘Citizenscape’ project and contact details for officers and police staff. Newsletter June 2014
Medium Term Financial Strategy – Solihull
7 April 2014
Please find here the link to the borough’s Medium Term Financial Plan 2014 – 2017. Budget_book_2014-15_-_2016-17 The plan allows for a transparent plan as to how Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council will set out its income and spending over the next three years. For instance, based on projected income council tax is forecast to rise 2% next … More Medium Term Financial Strategy – Solihull
Council Meetings and Twitter
24 March 2014
Now, there is no suggestion from SMBC to ban tweeting, but I do feel the need to explain a few of the issues involved. Yes, there are councillors and members of the public who have no problems whatsoever, but there are some who urge a bit of caution, and we should respect that. At this … More Council Meetings and Twitter
DEMOGRAPHY AND SCHOOL PLACE PLANNING
11 March 2014
My great interest in education drove me to becoming a councillor. I have been a governor at Monkspath Junior & Infants school for some 25 years and being a governor encouraged me to try and make a difference at the next level – some 12 years ago. It comes as no surprise then I sit … More DEMOGRAPHY AND SCHOOL PLACE PLANNING
Neighbourhood Newsletter – February 2014
28 February 2014
Please find posted the latest monthly newsletter from the Neighbourhood Teams covering the rural/Meriden sector of the borough. I post this specifically for Blythe ward but all other ward activities can be viewed on the report. Newsletter February 2014 The report includes new sentencing guidelines for fly-tipping; a scam which is affecting older residents right … More Neighbourhood Newsletter – February 2014
BETTING SHOPS – A need to rewire licensing
27 February 2014
Following on from the successful planning application for a betting shop on Main Street, Dickens Heath I have looked at a few issues; readers may wish to view the post on my website of 23 February https://cllrkenhawkins.co.uk/2014/02/23/planning-aplication-betting-shop-in-dickens-heath/ Notwithstanding reasons for objection from residents and two speakers (one a ward councillor, the other a former councillor) … More BETTING SHOPS – A need to rewire licensing
Ken Hawkins 