I have today received a briefing note from the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner in relation to travellers. The briefing note is directed at the MP’s representing the West Midlands in preparation for a House of Commons debate about travellers taking place soon. The document is a public document which I can share with … More Travellers Update – House of Commons debate
One of these years the Daily Express is going to get its headline predicting an extremely harsh winter right. However, even mildest winters have cold snaps and this bring concern for vulnerable, especially elderly people. This begs the question, ‘what can we all do to help?’ Well, as well as looking out for our vulnerable … More Winter Warmth in Solihull
After having the one illegally placed in Monkspath (see post of 29 August – https://cllrkenhawkins.co.uk/2017/08/29/rogue-recyling-bins-monkspath/ ) another one popped up in Dickens Heath. A residents had commented a plain blue van with a man and woman turned up to empty it, complaining there was ‘S…t in it’. Having looked at photographs I took of the … More More Rogue ‘Recycling’ Bins
From 1 September St Patrick’s Church, Salter Street, Cheswick Green will officially be a single parish church covering, Monkspath, Cheswick Green, Dickens Heath and parts of Earlswood. Julie Humphries has been officially licensed to the post of vicar by the Bishop. St. Patrick’s is now officially our parish church and is available for baptisms, weddings, funeral … More St. Patrick’s Church – Blythe Ward
Many will have no doubt heard or read about Highways England preferred route announcement for Junction 6 of the M42. This area is in need of improvement and any increase in passenger number at the Airport, as well as the proposed development of Arden Cross and the HS2 Interchange means measures must be taken to reduce … More M42 Junction 6 Improvement Scheme
We all have some inconvenience from noise now and again, and who hasn’t held a party or gathering of some sort that hasn’t gone on into the early hours? However, although these ‘one-off’ events are generally accepted there are some people who suffer a great deal of unnecessary and anti-social behaviour type noise. As Councillors … More The Noise App
There is an In Memoriam Service being held at St Patrick’s Church, Salter Street, Cheswick Green at 4pm Sunday 2 July. This is a very moving service and it is for anyone who has lost a loved one, no matter how long ago, to have a chance to light a candle and to remember those … More ST PATRICK’S CHURCH, SALTER STREET – In Memoriam Service
On Tuesday I and fellow ward councillor Alex Insley attended Monkspath J&I School where IM Properties held a drop-in consultation event regarding their proposals for the development of new business units on the Fore Business Park, off Stratford Road, Monkspath (behind Tesco/Notcutts). There are two existing offices on the business park and there already exists planning … More FORE BUSINESS PARK – Investment proposals
Planning Application – PL/2017/01205/PPRM relates to the: ‘Erection of five warehouse buildings (Use Class B2/B8 with ancillary B1) with associated internal access roads, car parking, substations, service yards, landscaping and all other details required by Condition 3 relating to the reserved matters of layout, scale, appearance and landscaping as well as part-discharge of conditions 11, … More Blythe Valley Park – investment in Solihull
I have been notified by West Midlands Police of reports about bogus callers and they have sent useful advice which we could all refresh ourselves with. It is also important we share this advice with our elderly or vulnerable friends and relatives. Five Tips For Doorstep Safety Lock all outer doors before going to the … More BOGUS CALLERS – Distraction Burglaries
Ken Hawkins 