Solihull – Ken Hawkins

FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT DELIVERY AND PERFORMANCE

31 July 2026

This issue was covered at this weeks Stronger Communities and Neighbourhood Services Scrutiny Board and I was present as cabinet member for this area. The full report can be read here: https://democracy.solihull.gov.uk/documents/s133702/Flood%20Risk%20Management%20Scrutiny%20Report.pdf The scrutiny board were reminded about the major flood events from 2018 and 2021 and the council’s duties that it has to fulfil … More FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT DELIVERY AND PERFORMANCE

MOTION TO COUNCIL – SPEEDING FINES

8 July 2026

I was pleased to second a motion proposed by my Liberal Democrat colleagues at Solihull Council yesterday evening. It called for ‘A Fair Share of Speeding Fine Revenue to Improve Local Road Safety’. Making our roads even safer than they are now is important to me and tackling speeding plays a major part. The motion … More MOTION TO COUNCIL – SPEEDING FINES

SOLIHULL POLICE STATION – Great news

7 July 2026

News that Solihull Police will move to take up a vacant building, The Priory, within the council house complex is good news. It means there is a command unit headquarters in and around the town centre and this will provide reassurance to many people. It also means that years of concern will now be coming … More SOLIHULL POLICE STATION – Great news

Solihull Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2025-26

30 June 2026

Please find posted the important annual report from the borough’s Adult Safeguarding Board. The full report can be read, as well as an easy to read version. Please share this document amongst friends and in the workplace.

Ward Monthly Report – June 2026

24 June 2026

This is my first formal report since the local elections in May and thank you for all the support I received. I am humbled by the support and never take this for granted. I will continue to engage with the residents of the ward. There are two ‘live’ consultations regarding pedestrian crossings in the ward. … More Ward Monthly Report – June 2026

SOLIHULL POLICE STATION – UPDATE

11 June 2026

I have been notified of this application to demolish the existing police station and replace it with offices. Planning application PL/2026/01091/PPFL refers (hopefully the link below will direct you to it). When I can confirm what is happening to relocate the police station I will update you. You can read all the submitted documents via … More SOLIHULL POLICE STATION – UPDATE

2026 Solihull Parent Carer Voice Survey – SEND Services in Solihull

8 June 2026

Each year Solihull Parent Carer Voice carries out this survey to compare results and identify changes or improvements in SEND services within Solihull. The feedback collected plays an important role in shaping future services, influencing change and delivering real life feedback from the parent carers and young people of Solihull. The results from both surveys … More 2026 Solihull Parent Carer Voice Survey – SEND Services in Solihull

NEWLANDS BISHOP FARM, SOLIHULL

2 June 2026

A bit of a hidden gem, but is just outside the town centre, off Hampton Lane. As well a cracking cafe/restaurant (why not go for an afternoon tea?) there are plants for sale and a short route where you can feed goats/sheep (small fee for the food). It’s a superb place and you can find … More NEWLANDS BISHOP FARM, SOLIHULL

Reported Road Casualties in Great Britain (provisional estimate)

29 May 2026

The data will be confirmed later this summer but whilst the data shows a reduction in fatalities, seriously injured and all casualties, there is still a lot more to be done in order to reduce them and make our roads even safer. The report can be found here: ras91.ods

Environment and Infrastructure Cabinet Portfolio Holder – Key Priorities for 2026-27