This winter has seen severe rainfall throughout the UK and many parts of Solihull have been affected with flooding. One particular area of Blythe ward does give me concern; residential properties adjoining Mount Brook, Cheswick Green. There is a history of gardens being flooded when the brook (a tributary of the River Blythe) breaks its … More FLOODING IN CHESWICK GREEN, SOLIHULL
Please find posted the February monthly newsletter for the Meriden area; includes all wards within the Meriden Constituency: Newsletter February 2016 final version
Post to allow residents of Snowshill Drive to comment on parking in that location following letter delivered to each residence: Residents of Snowshill Drive
It is widely recognised there are problems with parking cars on or near to Main Street, Dickens Heath. The answer has to be the creation of a sustainable solution. The internet link shown here identifies the consultation the borough council launched last year into transport connectivity: http://www.solihull.gov.uk/solihullconnected . You will read the rationale for this consultation … More DICKENS HEATH – MAIN STREET PARKING
The resurfacing of pavements in Monkspath has been widely welcomed as the former hopscotch effect (as a result of utility works) have been covered over by the technique known as ‘slurry surfacing’. However, I have identified a few problems whilst walking my dog, especially around the Stapenhall Road area (but not just confined to there). … More PAVEMENT RESURFACING, Monkspath
The nature reserve is within the boundaries of three Solihull wards; Blythe, St Alphege and Shirley South. As the photographs show there is a bit of a problem with drainage. This is usual in winter because of the amount of clay the park is built on. However, the rains of this winter has caused extra … More HILLFIELD PARK, MONKSPATH
I met today with two officers from Centro at their offices in Birmingham. They are responsible for delivering public transport in the West Midlands. The purpose of the visit was to examine a few issues about bus services in Blythe ward, especially services in and around Tidbury Green, Dickens Heath and Cheswick Green. The issues … More BUS SERVICES IN BLYTHE WARD
The developments in Blythe ward, especially in and near Cheswick Green and Dickens Heath quite naturally cause concern about the numbers of school spaces, especially by parents of school aged children or soon to be school aged. I hope to allay fears and address some comments made to me at the recent public consultation relating … More SCHOOL PLACE PLANNING IN BLYTHE WARD
A busy week ahead, starting today with the meeting of the West Midlands Police and Crime Panel (which I am Vice Chair). Today we are looking at the budget the commisioner wishes to set and how the force is prepared for major incidents. Agenda here: http://westmidlandspcp.co.uk/meeting-1-february-2016-2pm/ Tomorrow is Solihull Full Council. On the agenda is a … More THE WEEK AHEAD
Please find attached the Health Profile for Blythe Ward. Some interesting data about health of children, young people and adults. Numbers of adults said to be binge drinkers and/or obese is worrying: BlytheHealthProfile
Ken Hawkins 