After having the one illegally placed in Monkspath (see post of 29 August – https://cllrkenhawkins.co.uk/2017/08/29/rogue-recyling-bins-monkspath/ ) another one popped up in Dickens Heath. A residents had commented a plain blue van with a man and woman turned up to empty it, complaining there was ‘S…t in it’. Having looked at photographs I took of the … More More Rogue ‘Recycling’ Bins
From 1 September St Patrick’s Church, Salter Street, Cheswick Green will officially be a single parish church covering, Monkspath, Cheswick Green, Dickens Heath and parts of Earlswood. Julie Humphries has been officially licensed to the post of vicar by the Bishop. St. Patrick’s is now officially our parish church and is available for baptisms, weddings, funeral … More St. Patrick’s Church – Blythe Ward
I just happened to be near the school chatting to a resident the other day when we noticed a blue van roll up, park outside the green recycling bin (unlawfully placed) and the two occupants get out to empty the bin of its contents. The bin is strategically placed to encourage people to think it is … More Rogue ‘recycling bins’ – Monkspath
Yesterday Jan and I, together with Mille, undertook the5 and bit miles circular walk encompassing Baddesley Clinton and Packwood House, both National Trust properties. The walk is available on-line via this link: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/packwood-house/trails/packwood-house-to-baddesley-clinton-walk The walk is easy, with no climbing and all fields/paths were dry. I have posted my own route because we started from … More Baddesley Clinton – Local National Trust Walk
I have made a formal request for Community Infrastructure (CIL) funds be made available for some improvements in Hillfield Local Nature Reserve (aka Monkspath Park). The park serves and is within three municipal wards; Blythe, St Alphege and Shirley South. Letter to Anne B One of the main improvements I request is planting on or near the … More CIL Funding for use in Hillfield Local Nature Reserve
Many will have no doubt heard or read about Highways England preferred route announcement for Junction 6 of the M42. This area is in need of improvement and any increase in passenger number at the Airport, as well as the proposed development of Arden Cross and the HS2 Interchange means measures must be taken to reduce … More M42 Junction 6 Improvement Scheme
As promised, another short walk that can be reached from Monkspath. This one uses a public footpath, crosses the M42 motorway and onwards to the river itself. Here children can walk in the shallows, where small fish can be found. The walk starts off Shelly Crescent, Monkspath, entering the tarmac footpath that runs parallel to … More River Blythe walk – from Monkspath
We all have some inconvenience from noise now and again, and who hasn’t held a party or gathering of some sort that hasn’t gone on into the early hours? However, although these ‘one-off’ events are generally accepted there are some people who suffer a great deal of unnecessary and anti-social behaviour type noise. As Councillors … More The Noise App
Planning application PL/2017/01715/PPFL relates to an application by Mercedes to develop a new dealership on the present Prologis Site at 1, Monkspath Hall Road (on left as you drive into Monkspath from Stratford Road). The application reads: ‘PL/2017/01715/PPFL | Erection of a car showroom and associated sales facility (Sui Generis use), car repair facility, MOT … More Mercedes – Planning Application – Monkspath
Planning application PL/2017/01792/PNTC relates to the proposal for a telecoms mast on Stratford Road near to the entrance to Shirley Golf Club. The full application and important documents can be viewed via this link to the councils planning portal: https://publicaccess.solihull.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=OSPWVCOE01100 Ward councillors received prior notification several weeks ago and I recall that the current base … More Telecoms Mast – Stratford Road
Ken Hawkins 