This has relevance to Solihull as I have reported before on our trials within the confines of the NEC. Road safety is at the heart of the legislation, with automated vehicles expected to improve road safety by reducing human error. — Read on http://www.gov.uk/government/news/self-driving-vehicles-set-to-be-on-roads-by-2026-as-automated-vehicles-act-becomes-law
Press release from SMBC today: A transformative new masterplan for the regeneration of Mell Square in Solihull town centre has been unveiled. The exciting proposals have been put forward by Muse, the nationwide placemaker, working in partnership with Solihull Council. Muse was named preferred regeneration partner in October 2023. Speaking at the UK’s largest real estate investment … More Mell Square Masterplan promises transformative change for Solihull town centre
Thousands of opportunities could open up for young people, securing the skills we need to improve our railways in the long term. — Read on http://www.gov.uk/government/news/all-aboard-new-proposal-aims-to-attract-more-young-train-drivers
A report on one of the local facebook forums this morning alerted my self and newly elected Blythe ward Cllr, Keith Green, to possible pollution of the stream and lake via an outlet from the nearby Cranmore Industrial site. We took a sample – just in case that would help identify the source of the … More POLLUTION – HILLFIELD LNR LAKE?
A report before Solihull’s Economic Development & Managed Growth Scrutiny Board tomorrow provides an update and further details about a substantial project. Specifically: ‘This report provides an update on progress in developing the East Birmingham-North Solihull Levelling Up Zone (EBNS LUZ). The LUZ is being developed as part of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) … More Update on the East Birmingham-North Solihull Levelling Up Zone
The Local Government Boundary Commission has publishd their proposals they will now consult on. These can be found via this link (I have provided shortcuts further along this post): https://www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/solihull Pretty well most wards are affected, certainly my own ward, Blythe, which is the largest ward in the borough. It has by far the largest … More WARD BOUNDARY CHANGES – SOLIHULL
With no posts since late October, followers might have thought I had become lazy. However, NOvember and December were a tad busy (lots or meetings, build up to Christmas as well as a daughters weddding). So, I will try to post things that I might have missed in between new issues.
This issue came before us at Solihull Council this evening via a motion for debate. I proposed an amendment to the motion, believing my amendment was stronger and forceful. I have pasted the motion below: Amendment to Motion Council notes with concern the announcement by the Rail Delivery Group that on behalf of train … More Railway Stations – Proposed Ticket Office Changes
A report before this weeks Solihull Cabinet meting concerned tax premiums we set for longer term empty properties. The thrust behind this is is motivate owners to either make their homes suitable for habitation so they can be rented ointment or sold, therefore helping meet the demand for hoisting in the borough. In … More Council Tax Premiums for Empty Properties
Some great news we have had to sit on for a while and were able to publish this week; Continuing to build on its reputation at the leading edge of Connected Automated Vehicle (CAV) technology, Solihull is set to benefit from joint government and industry funding to deliver an exciting new project. Solihull Council has … More Solihull and Conigital secures funding to make automated shuttle routes a reality in the West Midlands
Ken Hawkins 