West Midlands Rail Executive Business Plan 2022 – 2023

I am delegated from Solihull MBC to act as a substitute director for West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE). WMRE and Transport for West Midlands Transport within the West Midlands Combined Authority area is the overall responsibility of Transport for the West Midlands (TfWM). Within this area, WMRE is integrated with TfWM to provide specialist rail … More West Midlands Rail Executive Business Plan 2022 – 2023

Solihull Highway Works Permit Scheme

This was discussed on Wednesday 14 September 2022, by the councils Stronger Communities and Neighbourhood Services Scrutiny Board reviewed the borough Highways Permit Scheme. The Statutory context: The Council as Local Highway Authority is responsible for the efficient co-ordination of all street and road works within the borough. Statutory duties placed on the Authority in … More Solihull Highway Works Permit Scheme

West Midlands Fire Service – Community Risk Management Plan

The Plan identifies and assesses all foreseeable risks which communities in the WestMidlands might face – from house fires and road traffic collisions, through to floodingand terrorism. That information is then used to shape WMFS priorities and theirService Delivery Model – how they use the resources they have to reduce risk andvulnerability in local communities. … More West Midlands Fire Service – Community Risk Management Plan

Wharf Farm, Dickens Heath – Planning Application.

Planning reference PL/2022/01866/PPFL relates to the ‘Demolition of existing outbuildings, erection of 9 No. detached dwelling houses, formation of pedestrian access point onto Dickens Heath Road, and associated works’ at Wharf Farm, 123 Dickens Heath Road, Dickens Heath, Solihull B90 1QG. You can access the full range of documents on the council’s planning portal via this … More Wharf Farm, Dickens Heath – Planning Application.

A pitch in time, saves nine(ty-five minutes) as Solihull Council launches

Solihull Council is replacing traditional sticks and string with a new Robot Pitch Marker – saving ninety-five minutes per pitch and freeing up staff for other essential work in parks across the borough. The Robot Pitch Marker is fully autonomous and can paint Solihull’s pitches at the click of a button using virtual mapping software. … More A pitch in time, saves nine(ty-five minutes) as Solihull Council launches

Works Update on the M40/M42 Interchange Post-Commonwealth Games

This is an update from National Highways and BAM Construction: As you may know, we had taken the decision to temporarily halt our work on the network during the periods up to and immediately after the Commonwealth Games to reduce the potential for additional disruption during a time when traffic was expected to be busier … More Works Update on the M40/M42 Interchange Post-Commonwealth Games

Solihull Council awards new contract to SoLO

SoLo is a smashing organisation and I have seen the difference it makes to individuals and their families across the borough. I am so pleased they were awarded the contract to continue doing what they are doing. The press release from the council reads: Children, young people and their families will benefit from continued support … More Solihull Council awards new contract to SoLO

Solihull celebrates 16 of the best parks and green spaces in the country – YET AGAIN!

Local volunteers and Solihull Council are celebrating after receiving Green Flag Awards for 16 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 Highways, Cllr Ken Hawkins, said: “Our parks and green spaces have played a vital role for people through … More Solihull celebrates 16 of the best parks and green spaces in the country – YET AGAIN!

Solihull – Five year plan for Adult Social Care

Solihull Council is developing a new five-year plan for Adult Social Care. It will set out the Council’s approach and priorities to support Solihull residents who have social care and support needs, as well as support for their carers and families. We want to make sure the final plan includes what matters to the people … More Solihull – Five year plan for Adult Social Care