We wish to restart a monthly report, something I did a few years ago, but many issues, especially Covid got in the way. But now the local and general elections are out of the way we can now reignite things. Keith Green made a quick start to his tenure as Blythe ward Councillor when we … More BLYTHE WARD – July Report
The introduction to Solihull (Draft) Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDF) explains it ‘…is a key component of the evidence base to support the Local Plan. The IDP provides a baseline of the existing infrastructure capacity and needs in the Borough and highlights the infrastructure requirements to support the predicted growth set out in the Local Plan.’ The … More SOLIHULL – INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN
Most will know I am proud to have this great facility in my ward and borough. I have also posted about this since it first opened two years ago, with the official opening last year (see link: https://cllrkenhawkins.co.uk/2022/05/23/armed-forces-community-garden-official-opening/ ). The garden is impressive all-year round but in July it is at its very best, with … More ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY GARDEN
Some excellent campaigning and an endorsement of how well the borough council performs saw the Conservative Party hold onto the two traditional seats, which saw small changes in their boundaries. A couple of comments: So pleased Saqib was re-elected, with a good majority when compared to how the night went nationally. Saqib is a very … More General Election Results – Solihull
Some great news. Many may remember the report of contamination in the lake a few weeks ago. The action by Severn Trent Rangers and SMBC officers was superb but it seems the type and source of contamination can not be determined – it was though not an ammonia based substance. I did believe it emanated … More HILLFIELD LNR LAKE
I came across this project submitted to the Institute of Place Management by the Pickle Organisation recently. It relates to telephone/cable boxes in Shirley, Solihull and an initiative to decrease graffiti. The below are lifted from the report, which is attached. It is a smashing report and I feel worthy of sharing more widely (I … More Shirley Boxes in Bloom Public Art for Street Furniture
governance.wmca.org.uk/documents/g835/Public reports pack 14th-Jun-2024 11.00 WMCA Board.pdf
This is copied from the SMBC website: A free careers fair is taking place on Tuesday 18 June from 10am to 2pm at Solihull College, Blossomfield Campus. The ‘Together in Solihull’ careers fair is aimed at all Solihull residents, including residents from newly arrived communities, who are looking to explore new careers or training opportunities. … More Free careers fair event at Solihull College – Tuesday 18 June
Solihull Blythe ward Cllr Ken Hawkins has responded to a call to sponsor Mental Health books for local schools. Responding to an invitation by Naomi Cullinane, an independent Usborne Provider, Ken agreed to sponsor a bundle of books for his local Monkspath Primary School, where he is also a school governor. Ken says ‘There are … More MENTAL HEALTH BOOKS DONATED TO LOCAL SCHOOL
Many residents may know the illegal encampment has left the park. Council officers had ensured eviction notices were served on the travellers to move off this afternoon. A timely visit to the park by Ken revealed a convoy of vehicles set up in readiness to leave. Thankfully we have not suffered such scenes for a … More HILLFIELD LNR – Unauthorised Encampment
Ken Hawkins 