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
In a letter to Solihull’s Head of Planning Design and Engagement, Blythe ward Councillors, Ken Hawkins, Richard Holt and Keith Green have called for a major planning application in Dickens Heath to be withdrawn. An application for 450 new homes was submitted in December 2023 by Richborough Estates and the have still to come up … More Call for Housing application to be withdrawn
At Cranmore Park, Cranmore Avenue on Wednesday 16 October between 3:30pm and 7 pm. With over 3,000 visitors for the 2 shows in last school year, Solihull Apprenticeship Show is a popular event for young people who are looking for entry-level jobs or apprenticeships as an alternative route for further education or work. The show … More SOLIHULL APPRENTICESHIP SHOW:
As I have previously commented and posted, the proposed ward boundary changes will affect Blythe ward and St Alphege wards in that parts of these wards will be merged. Solihull Council approved the proposed response to the final Local Government Boundary Commission (LGBC) consultation at its meeting yesterday evening (8 October 2024) and the recommendations … More WARD BOUNDARY CHANGES – SOLIHULL
Taken from the SMBC website: Groups in Solihull are being given the opportunity to try out innovative e-cargo bikes as part of a free borough-wide trial. Solihull Council is hosting a trial day for people to test the electric bikes and learn more about how they can be used to provide a greener and more … More Free e-cargo bike trials for Solihull businesses and groups
‘An incredibly flexible, highly efficient, and technologically advanced solution to waste management’ Sherbourne Recycling Ltd is a joint partnership of eight local authorities across the West Midlands that is changing the face of recycling waste management. The company was founded in 2021 and tasked with designing, facilitating the development of, and subsequently operating, a state-of-the-art … More SHERBOURNE RECYCLING IS ONE YEAR OLD
Please find posted a slide show, highlighting what WMRE does. This was presented to a scrutiny board in Solihull recently.
At my Environment and Infrastructure cabinet decision session on 10 October a report recommending the reduction of the speed limit on roads near to Monkspath Junior and Infant School is before me. The report, following consultation, recommend the speed limit on the following roads be reduced from the existing 30 mph to 20 mph: · … More MONKSPATH SCHOOL – 20 MPH SPEED LIMIT:
BLYTHE WARD – OCTOBER MONTHLY REPORT Four main topics this month: 1.At my Environment and Infrastructure cabinet decision session on 10 October a report recommending the reduction of the speed limit on roads near to Monkspath Junior and Infant School is before me. The report, following consultation, recommend the speed limit on the following roads … More OCTOBER MONTHY REPORT
Ken Hawkins 