Solihull – Page 13 – Ken Hawkins

New public realm strategy to boost investment in Solihull Town Centre

12 September 2023

At my cabinet decsions session last week I approved an exciting new strategy intended to improve and upgrade Solihull town centre’s public spaces over the next decade. The Council’s new Public Realm Strategy (PRS) has been created to help underpin its wider strategic aim of supporting continued investment in the town centre by setting out … More New public realm strategy to boost investment in Solihull Town Centre

BOY RACERS RETURN TO BLYTHE WARD

8 September 2023

The night of Saturday 2 September into the early hours of Sunday 3 September saw a rather large gathering of Boy Racers on Tesco’s car park, Stratford Road, Monkspath. I thought it might be useful to update you about how we might move forwards in addressing the increasing noise from Tesco car park in the … More BOY RACERS RETURN TO BLYTHE WARD

A NEW POLITICAL MAP FOR SOLIHULL MBC?

23 August 2023

This relates to the wards within SMBC, not the parliamentary boundaries and will have implications for Blythe ward, which is the largest in terms of residents in the borough, substantially more so than most other wards. The Boundary Commission last undertook such work in 2000/02, where Blythe ward was created for the 2004 local election. … More A NEW POLITICAL MAP FOR SOLIHULL MBC?

Flowers for the future – display unveiled in Malvern Park

20 July 2023

The winning design from the Your Future Solihull flowerbed competition can now be enjoyed by residents and visitors in Malvern Park in Solihull town centre. The impressive flower display embeds several sustainability themed symbols, including an electric car, solar panels, tree planting and the recycling symbol. Launched by Love Solihull in September last year, the … More Flowers for the future – display unveiled in Malvern Park

Top marks for Solihull’s parks

20 July 2023

Solihull has retained all 16 Green Flag Awards for its parks, cemeteries and green spaces. The award is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces. Solihull Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure, Cllr Ken Hawkins, said: “I am delighted that we have retained all 16 Green Flag Awards in Solihull and would like … More Top marks for Solihull’s parks

WHITLOCK’S REACH, DICKENS HEATH

18 July 2023

Persimmon Homes have launched a ‘pre-application’ consultation in respect of a site they wish to develop. The site is a plot of land on Tythe barn Lane, Dickens Heath, between Whitchurch Lane and the Akamba Heritage Centre. The plot forms part of site BL1 within the councils draft Local Development Plan (LDP) and I will … More WHITLOCK’S REACH, DICKENS HEATH

Council seeks views on Public Realm Strategy to transform Solihull town centre

11 July 2023

The six-week public consultation ends on 24 July and residents, businesses and visitors are reminded they can still state their views on key design principles for future developments which seek to provide continuity across the public spaces, streets and greenspaces within the town centre. The term ‘public realm’ refers to the space in around and … More Council seeks views on Public Realm Strategy to transform Solihull town centre

Monkspath school takes part in the Zero Carbon Schools Programme

11 July 2023

Over the past year, students at Monkspath Junior and Infant School have demonstrated their sustainability credentials by taking part in the Zero Carbon Schools Programme, organised by Green Schools Project. The programme helps pupils learn about the causes of climate change, the effect it’s having on the natural world and what action can be taken … More Monkspath school takes part in the Zero Carbon Schools Programme

Mobile Speed Camera – Community Concern Site Review 2023

3 July 2023

A report going to the STRONGER COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES SCRUTINY BOARD this week (Thursday 6th) reviews the locations of the Mobile Speed Camera (MSE) used by West Midland Police and gives recommendations for future use. The agenda for the meeting can be accessed here: https://eservices.solihull.gov.uk/mgInternet/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=531&MId=9679 I have however attached the three relevant papers below: … More Mobile Speed Camera – Community Concern Site Review 2023

HILLFIELD LOCAL NATURE RESERVE

12 June 2023

Its formal name is Hillfield LNR but many refer to it as the park in Monkspath. Anyway, it is rich in wild flowers, especially since the council began its wild flower project and allowing areas to grow in their natural state. What many people are not aware of though is the varied orchids that are … More HILLFIELD LOCAL NATURE RESERVE

Ken Hawkins

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

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