I hope this information does not apply to you this Christmas and New Year but a bit of preparation can always help when you fall ill or injure yourself over Christmas/New Year. The excellent Solihull NHS Clinical Commissioning Group have a very informative website: http://solihullccg.nhs.uk/ I will re-port this over the Christmas weekend but you can … More Staying Well over Christmas
This is a follow up of the recent post highlighting a planning application for a Costa Coffee shop in Dickens Heath, Solihull – directly opposite to the independent Coffee Cloud: https://cllrkenhawkins.co.uk/2017/11/20/do-we-really-want-a-costa-coffee-in-dickens-heath/ The press release from Coffee Cloud is attached here: Coffee Cloud – Press Release (1)
Please read the poster for details of Christmas services this Sunday and on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
In short, crime fluctuates and when it has reduced in the past few years I (and others) have counselled that crime patterns do rise and fall and that we should not get too excited. For instance, between Nov 2013 and Nov 2016 : we saw highs in burglaries of just over 100 per month in … More Crime in Solihull – a few thoughts
Its getting a bit chilly out there now so it seems a good time to repost the boroughs Winter Service Plan: Winter_Service_Plan The plan is self explanatory and informs us the resources to tackle poor weather must be used: In the right way In the right place, and, At the right time. The plan sets … More Winter Service Plan – Solihull
A bit of an issue, especially as Dickens Heath is served by Mortons (which is a really nice restaurant that serves coffee), The Chalice (that also provides coffee), a Tesco Express (that has a take-a-way Costa Coffee) and the wonderful Coffee Cloud – an independent coffee shop. All these establishments are on Main Street, Dickens … More Do we really want a Costa Coffee in Dickens Heath?
I have been asked to promote the MIND Christmas shop in Knowle and am more than willing to do so. I have posted the flyer which gives all the details. Mind Xmas Shop The Christmas Shop is open from 11.30am to 3.30pm every Saturday from now until 2 December. It can be found off Station … More MIND Christmas Shop and Café
At a recent Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Board Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Board I attended plans to improve access to adult social care provision in the borough were put before us to consider, specifically in respect of: Extra Care Development for Older People Care homes development Care at home development The … More Improving Access to Adult Social Care in Solihull
Making or homes secure, locking doors and windows, is vital in deterring burglars. Another method is trying to make it look as though someone is at home, whether you are at work or away for a time. Most burglaries appear to take place in the late afternoon and early evenings (when it is dark). Here, … More TIMER SWITCHES ARE BACK
This report was presented to Solihull Full Council yesterday evening, it can be viewed via this link: WMFS Solihull report The report examines the Fire Service Plan and a visit to the West Midlands Fire Service website has plenty of information, especially on fire prevention: https://www.wmfs.net/ In the borough you will find the report looks … More West Midlands Fire Service – Report for Solihull MBC
Ken Hawkins 