Solihull – Page 18 – Ken Hawkins

Pond and brook restoration at Tudor Grange Park and Hillfield Park

13 October 2022

Copied from SMBC news report today: Local residents will soon benefit from some exciting environmental improvements taking place in Tudor Grange Park and Hillfield Park this autumn. Solihull Council’s contractors, Ebsford Environmental, are carrying out extensive pond and brook restoration, bringing positive improvements to the parks’ nature and biodiversity. The work involves coppicing trees, clearing … More Pond and brook restoration at Tudor Grange Park and Hillfield Park

Solihull’s new active travel route shortlisted for national award

12 October 2022

Copied from SMBC New release: A new segregated route into Solihull town centre which protects pedestrians, joggers and cyclists has been shortlisted for a national award. The 3 km Active Travel route along the A34 to Solihull town centre, incorporating Blossomfield Road, uses Department for Transport funding which was made available in response to the … More Solihull’s new active travel route shortlisted for national award

COST OF LIVING PLAN -SOLIHULL

11 October 2022

The rising cost of energy, food and other essentials are combining with existing disadvantage and vulnerability within our communities to put more households at greater risk of both immediate hardship and reduced opportunity and wellbeing. The issue is subject of two motions put before Solihull Council this week (11 October). This is an in-depth … More COST OF LIVING PLAN -SOLIHULL

Developers appeal over refusal for a care home on Morrisons site, Shirley, Solihull.

10 October 2022

This is from Mark Parker, a colleague who represents Shirley East ward: Macc Group has lodged an appeal to the Secretary Of State against the decision of Solihull MBC to refuse to grant planning permission to build a very large and high building on the former Morrisons site at 281 Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull B90 … More Developers appeal over refusal for a care home on Morrisons site, Shirley, Solihull.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) commit to reprovision of the MIU and UTC at Solihull Hospital.

8 October 2022

A report before the joint Birmingham and Solihull Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee next week mentions some promising news about the reprovision of a Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) and Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) at Solihull Hospital. The trust accepts the strength of feeling in Solihull regarding the urgent care services that are currently available to … More University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) commit to reprovision of the MIU and UTC at Solihull Hospital.

Cutting the commute – Council trials new flexible workspace in the centre of Dickens Heath

6 October 2022

A cracking investment for Dickens Heath in particular as Dickens Heath residents now has access to a high-spec flexible-use office space right on their doorstep. As part of an innovative six-month trial, Solihull Council has teamed up with Third Space Solutions to transform the vacant first floor of Dickens Heath Library into a flexible new … More Cutting the commute – Council trials new flexible workspace in the centre of Dickens Heath

Local Development Plan – update

20 September 2022

The local authority has a statutory duty to plan for housing in its area. The last time Local Development Plan (LDP) was submitted was in 2013. A new, draft, plan, was submitted to the planning inspectorate last year and this was subjected to detailed examination in public. The submitted plan can be read here: Solihull … More Local Development Plan – update

West Midlands Rail Executive Business Plan 2022 – 2023

20 September 2022

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

14 September 2022

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