Residents may be aware the council published its draft Local Development Plan (LDP) recently for a consultation on the legality and accuracy of the plan. This followed the publication of the draft plan in November 2016 and a further draft in January 2019. The issues relating to Blythe ward involve proposed development at three sites. … More LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN – A personal perspective for my ward.
:Solihull Council is sharing design concepts for a new Energy Centre to be sited next to Tudor Grange Leisure Centre. The Energy Centre will be the beating heart of a planned network which will generate and deliver affordable low carbon heat and power to Solihull town centre buildings. The energy centre will provide a range … More Solihull Council unveils designs for its Low Carbon Energy Centre
Solihull Council has published a new prospectus outlining our ambitious Town Centre Masterplan to unlock the future growth potential of Solihull. The refreshed masterplan was adopted in November, providing a framework for continued investment and development in Solihull town centre over the next fifteen years. Delivery of this bold new masterplan in full could see … More SOLIHULL TOWN CENTRE MASTER PLAN
Solihull’s Stronger Communities & Neighbourhood Services Scrutiny Board has a report before them next week where they will review the speed enforcement measures in the borough undertaken by the Council and West Midlands Police. The report outlines the present situation and a range of options to consider as we move forwards. I am personally keen … More SOLIHULL SPEED ENFORCEMENT REVIEW:
Solihull is one of the first areas in England to benefit from the government’s £80 million Green Recovery Challenge Fund – as a partner in Warwickshire Wildlife Trust’s Love Your River Cole environmental project. Both Meriden Park and the historic parkland at Castle Bromwich Gardens will see investment and improvements through the project. The Love Your … More GREEN RECOVERY CHALLENGE FUND
Residents may be aware of the consultation on the proposals to expand Cheswick Green Primary School from a one form entry to become a two form entry from 210 to 420 pupils). The consultation continues until 18 December and details and information can be found via this link: Proposal to expand Cheswick Green Primary School … More Cheswick Green Primary School
Nearly 23,00 units on the boroughs highway network have been converted to LED technology since 2014/15 leading to a reduction in energy usage of nearly 50% and reduction in associated carbon emissions by over 75%. The above stats are incredible and shows that Solihull Council is taking a national lead in the replacement of LED … More LED STREET LIGHTS – Environmental and Financial Impact in Solihull
I thought it might be useful to update followers on the status of the two applications. To remind you, Application PL/2015/51409/PPOL relates to the application nearer to junction 5 of the M42 whilst, Application PL/2016/02754/MAJFOT is a proposed site near to Junction 4 of the M2. You can get full details and access to hundreds of … More MOTORWAY SERVICE STATION APPLICATIONS- Update
You may have picked up from news reports that development of what we now know is ‘Arden Cross’ is moving forward. This is the triangle site between the NEC, A45 dual carriageway and the proposed HS2 Interchange Station. Essentially there are two projects (as well as HS2) moving this forward; Arden Cross and UK Central/Urban … More INVESTMENT IN SOLIHULL
Being local I have for a long time been aware of the country park around Blythe Valley Park and this great weather (as well as having more time to enjoy our environment) has taken me and Millie to Blythe Valley Park regularly. It is though no coincidence that the re-opening of the truly excellent Java … More BLYTHE VALLEY PARK – A gem on our doorstep
Ken Hawkins 