Essentially this will apply to all elections. From 4 May 2023, people who wish to vote in person (including those acting as a proxy), will be required to produce an accepted form of photographic ID to prove their identity before they will be issued with a ballot paper. Photo identification includes; Passport, Driving Licnece, Blue … More Voter ID – what you need to know
A smashing article in Rail Magazine about the huge opportunities around the HS2 Interchange station at Arden Cross . This project is a game changer for Solihull and the region in general. As the Chair of the Urban Growth Company, Nick Brown explains ‘HS2 is an economic enabler and allows for the creation of new … More HS2/ARDEN CROSS/URBAN GROWTH COMPANY
Press release from SMBC today: Solihull library users are being urged to scour their homes for overdue library books and return them anonymously this month – with no fine to pay, no matter how overdue they are. Throughout January and February, Solihull libraries are holding an amnesty with anonymous drop-off points available at all libraries … More LIBARY BOOK AMNESTY
I am delegated from Solihull MBC to act as a substitute director for West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE). WMRE and Transport for West Midlands Transport within the West Midlands Combined Authority area is the overall responsibility of Transport for the West Midlands (TfWM). Within this area, WMRE is integrated with TfWM to provide specialist rail … More West Midlands Rail Executive Business Plan 2022 – 2023
Published in Solihull Observer online edition today:
The positive of this survey is that local government, as well as many other public services, need to do more to communicate, consult and engage with local communities. I know that sometimes residents may not like decisions, but appreciate being informed and have the opportunity to engage. I have pasted this from a LocalGov.co.uk report: … More Four in 10 trust councils, survey finds
Children in Solihull ages 4 – 11 are being challenged to read six books across the school summer holidays. This year’s School Summer Reading Challenge ‘Gadgeteers’, starts on Saturday 9 July and gives children the opportunity to win some exciting prizes. The challenge is free to join and runs until Saturday 10 September. To take … More SOLIHULL LIBRARIES – READING CHALLENGE
I will be adding photographs and video in the week.
Following on from last weeks post, following claims by LibDem Cllrs Elmdon and Lyndon wards are assed by whilst other wards get the good stuff. This is a synopsis of some of the investment via the localities budget in these wards in the past two years. * Repaired damaged railings in Richmond Road* Repair and … More Investment in Elmdon and Lyndon (continued)
Ken Hawkins 