Press release from SMBC this morning. As part of its commitment to improving road safety, Solihull Council has installed new average speed enforcement cameras on the A34 Stratford Road in Shirley. Positioned in the 40mph section of the Stratford Road, between the B4102 Marshall Lake Road and the M42 Motorway junctions, the cameras will monitor … More Stratford Road gets new average speed cameras.
This is situated within the libary at Dickens Heath and is a concept supported by the by the West Midlands Combined Authority and SMBC. More information can be found by visiting: https://www.yourworkhub.co.uk There are two Open Days this week; Thursday 5th and Friday 6th January. If this might meet your needs why not pop down … More DICKENS HEATH – WORK HUB:
The new service started today. The full time table and route can be accessed via TfWM webpage via: https://legacy.wmnetwork.co.uk/plan-your-journey/find-a-timetable/#/route/cen_390A9_%20_H_y11_1-1 This is a great addition for the borough, especially Blythe ward, whilst some services in the region are being cut or changed. I note bus stops do not have the new service shown on them and … More NEW A9 BUS SERVICE – BVP to Kingshurst
There are several things you can do with your real Christmas tree once you take them down. When purchasing your Christmas tree – see if the retailer offers a take-back scheme for your used tree, this service is usually provided by garden centres and tree suppliers If you purchase a tree with roots – why … More REAL CHRISTMAS TREES – Disposal in Solihull
Looking for some great magazines to help with your resolutions to get fit and eat healthy? Just by having a Solihull Library card we can have access to hundreds of titles (I have posted screenshots of some). No Library card? Just drop into any of our libraries to enrol and also see what other services … More FREE E MAGAZINES FROM SOLIHULL LIBRARIES
A9 BUS SERVICE – Confirmation: This really good news and confirmation of the great work undertaken by TfWM in providing a new service through the borough. It will be an hourly service from BVP to Solihull Town-centre, then onto Olton, Yardley and Kingshurst. The route goes along Cheswick Way and Monkspath Hall Road, thereby providing … More
Copied from the SMBC news page: Made even more special as I have been a governor at Monkspath J&I School for over 30 years. Green-fingered Year 4 pupils from Monkspath Junior and Infant School planted flowers in Hillfield Park as part of on-going environmental developments in the Solihull borough to support local wildlife. With help … More Green-fingered pupils help with planting at Hillfield Park
Being the victim of crime is not nice and I know what its like to have your house burgled; ironic as I was at Crown Court on the morning of the break-in, giving evidence (as a police officer). I was though content to be able to arrest the shite a few weeks later when catching … More CRIME PREVENTION – WMP Handbook
A report before next week’s Joint Scrutiny Board meeting, Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Board – includes an Update on access to Primary Care and the Reprovision of Services at Solihull Hospital . This is good news and confirms the reinstatement of a Minor Injuries Unit at Solihull Hospital. Below are some of the … More SOLIHULL MIU Update:
Taylor Wimpey is consulting on a proposed development they will be submitting a planning application for. Hares Croft is the name of the development and is on land off Dog Kennel Lane. The proposals are for 732 new homes. There is also provision for a two-form entry primary school, as well as village centre. I … More HARES CROFT DEVELOPMENT – DOG KENNEL LANE
Ken Hawkins 