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
The first newsletter of 2016 is posted, with news of operations from all partners with the Meriden Constituency area, not just Blythe Ward. Therefore, residents from other areas can see for the first time these reports: Newsletter January 2016 rev 3
Residents will be aware through leaflets delivered through doors of the consultation relating to the potential development on Blythe Valley Park. The area lies within the Cheswick Green Parish Council boundary. Construction of Blythe Valley Park started in 1998, with the first building occupied in 2000. Following the initial development of Phase 1 (Blythe 1) … More BLYTHE VALLEY PARK, SOLIHULL
I had a meeting with Kim Allen (Head of Planning and Development SMBC) today. I had previously informed Cheswick Green Parish Council of my meeting and Kim kindly allowed representatives from them to attend as well. Joining me was Len Creswell and Mike Cooper. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the development of … More MOUNT DAIRY FARM, Cheswick Green
Solihull Council has launched a consultation document looking at: Proposals to create Additionally Resourced Centres to cater for pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and A pilot Social Emotional Mental Heath Assessment Unit incorporating an outreach service providing support for traveller children The consultation document can be read here: 180116_consultation_document_ final What is being proposed? Autistic … More ARC for ASD- Proposals to create Additionally Resourced Centres to cater for pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Ken Hawkins 