Category: Solihull

Putting dangerous items in bins puts real people in danger.

15 February 2025

Certain items are dangerous if they are placed in household bins. Vapes, electrical items, batteries, and gas (Nox) canisters can all cause fires and explosions, putting real people in danger and impacting vital recycling and waste infrastructure. Batteries: Batteries are a major cause of fires in recycling and waste facilities, impacting infrastructure and putting real people in danger. Fires … More Putting dangerous items in bins puts real people in danger.

New £13m police centre to tackle violence against women and girls

4 February 2025

Some good news I read about on the Home Office website and I repeat the gist of it here: A new intelligence-led national policing centre will put the experiences of victims of child sexual abuse, rape and sexual offences, domestic abuse and stalking at the heart of police investigations – backed by more than £13 … More New £13m police centre to tackle violence against women and girls

Catering college proposed for Chelmsley Wood Town Centre

23 January 2025

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

BUS FARE CAP INCREASE – Motion to Council

11 December 2024

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

EAST BIRMINGHAM NORTH SOLIHILL ZONE (EBNS)

13 November 2024

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)