I have attached a letter from Terry Fowler, Arden Team, FastAid Solihull and Birmingham. This is essentially a report covering the work they undertook in 2024. The work this team (as well as others in the UK) is nothing short of stunning. I recommend the letter be read and shared where you are able. One … More FAST AID – COMMUNITY RESPONDER – SOLIHULL
PLANNING APPLICATION – DOG KENNEL LANE: This report focuses on three main issues. Two developers for Dog Kennel Lane have now submitted their site master-plan planning applications and details can be found via the council planning portal. For ease both Ken and Keith have added the more important documents on their websites. This includes planning … More BLYTHE WARD – MONTHLY REPORT
Planning application PL/2024/02970/PPFL relates to an application for a ‘Change of use to catering college’ by University College Birmingham (UCB). This looks like a brilliant opportunity for the area to replace units that have been vacant for a long time. Decrease levels of unemployment in the area by introducing training and skillsto support local business … More Catering college proposed for Chelmsley Wood Town Centre
The two issues we mention in the video are the Food Bank Collections and Security/Safety. The community was so generous when we asked for donations to the Helping Hands Food Bank charity at the Renewal Centre. We collected 30 full bags of donations and the food bank was so grateful. The images attached to this … More DECEMBER MONTHLY REPORT – Blythe ward.
This matter came before Solihull Council yesterday evening where a motion objecting to the increase was supported by all but one councillor, with the LibDem and Green councillors supporting an amended motions which I proposed. The motion we agreed reads: “Council notes the Labour Government’s decision to raise the single fare cap on bus journeys … More BUS FARE CAP INCREASE – Motion to Council
Following the withdrawal of Solihull’s Draft Local Plan, the Council is building on the work already undertaken to develop a new Plan for the borough by issuing a ‘call-for-site submissions’, as set out in the report to Full Council in October. On 4 September 2024 the Inspectors appointed to examine Solihull’s Local Plan recommended that … More Solihull Local Plan – Update
This is being discussed at this evening meeting of Solihull Councils Economic Development, Managed Growth and Skills Scrutiny Board; links to reports are shown below. As a former Shard End lad I know North Solihull is part of a wider functional economic geography, and broader communities, that includes East Birmingham, and which faces similar challenges. … More EAST BIRMINGHAM NORTH SOLIHILL ZONE (EBNS)
This has been abridged from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government webpage: In brief: Solihull has been awarded £31,880 to help meet extra pressures this winter. ‘The winter period is particularly high-risk for individuals sleeping rough due to increased risks of ill health from extreme weather conditions. People who are homeless or rough … More ROUGH SLEEPERS – Winter Pressure Funding
Nationwide placemaker Muse, in partnership with Solihull Council, is driving forward a major and exciting transformation of Mell Square in Solihull town centre. The proposals can be found here: https://www.mellsquaresolihull.co.uk/proposals How can I find out more and have my say? As well as the drop in/webinar sessions you can also have your say about Mell … More MELL SQUARE CONSULTATION
Ken Hawkins 