I have posted several reports about the Local Development Plan (LDP) for Solihull and perhaps a more detailed and succinct report which relates more in-depth towards Blythe ward and Tidbury Green can be found on 28 July 2014, link here: https://cllrkenhawkins.co.uk/2014/07/28/solihull-ldp-blythe-ward-perspective/ . We now find Tidbury Green Farm, which the council wished to be returned … More TIDBURY GREEN PLANNING APPEALS
Please find posted the latest monthly report from the Neighbourhood Teams representing the Rural Sector, which includes Blythe ward. Newsletter October 2015 Amongst other things, this month’s info includes deadlines for the closure of the mini-recycling sites around the borough. There is also a comment from Kath Hemming’s (Neighbourhood manager) ‘ I would like to give … More NEIGHBOURHOOD REPORT – October 2015
Cards on the table – I feel there is a lot to be gained with greater communication and work between neighbouring local authorities in the West Midlands Region. I do not want us to go back to the bad old days of the former West Midlands County Council and do not want any extra layer of … More West Midlands Combined Authority – to be or not to be?
I wish to help inform residents and readers as to what can be and what can not be recycled in the respective household bins in Solihull. I feel that some residents are still unsure as to what goes in the different bins and may not recognise the rationale behind the reasons. I have attached here … More SOLIHULL WASTE & RECYCLING
The winners of the third Annual Tidbury Green Scarecrow Competition are: In 3rd PLACE – From Lady Lane : In 2nd PLACE – From Lowbropok Lane : In 1st PLACE – From Tilehouse Lane:
The third annual scarecrow competition was held this morning with yours truly being one of the judges. There were 20 entrants, an increase on last year and this competition seems to be well established now. It was promoted via social media and I spoke to a group of people who had come from Mosley to … More TIDBURY GREEN SCARECROW COMPEPTITION
Please find posted the monthly neighbourhood team report for August and September. The report details activity by the partners in the Rural sector, including Blythe ward, with information on Crime Prevention, Fire Safety and protecting our environment. Newsletter August 2015 Newsletter Spetember 2015 A major theme in the report is Support to Success: Solihull Council has … More NEIGHBOURHOOD REPORT – AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
Please find posted the latest monthly Neighbourhood Report (from police, council and partners). It shows the work being undertaken in the Rural sector, which includes Blythe Ward. Information includes an event at Solihull Arts Complex in September about Broadband in the region. If you have issues and want to know more please pop along. There is … More NEIGHBOURHOOD REPORT – JULY 2015
SMBC Highway works planned programme for this financial year (2015-16) has been published and I have posted the document here: Programmes For roads in Blythe ward the relevant pages are:CWay Micro and FWay Slurry Seal (via the tabs at the foot of the spread sheet). The roads identified are seen as being a priority and … More Highway Works Programme 2015
I am pleased to show the link to the borough elections held last Thursday 7 May: http://www.solihull.gov.uk/About-the-Council/Voting/electionresults/Local-election-results-2015 Of 7,155 votes cast in Blythe ward I received 5,302, or 74%, with a majority of 4,288. This makes my majority the largest in Solihull Borough, something that only normally happens in wards like St Alphege. I am … More Local Elections Results
Ken Hawkins 