This message may be relevant to some residents: The council is aware that since 2015 we have had an issue with some of our brown recycling bins splitting. This is not due to any mishandling by the crews but due to a manufacturing defect. The manufacturer is aware of the problem and as the bins … More Problem with your Brown Bin in Solihull?
This is being held at The Renewal Centre, Lode Lane, Solihull tomorrow, between 3pm and 7.30pm. Full details can be found via the council webpage dedicated to the event: http://www.solihull.gov.uk/events/ArtMID/1496/ArticleID/1966/Solihull-Apprenticeship-Show-2018 . There will be many local and national employers present including, Jaguar Land Rover, Graham Facilities Management, Balfour Beatty, IBM, Army, Hilton, JCB, Rolls Royce, … More Solihull Apprenticeship Show 2018
A great report from Birmingham Mail on their new ‘Birmingham Live’ website covering the issue of inconsiderate parking outside Monkspath Junior and Infants School, Monkspath. The link to the Birmingham Mail report can be found here: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/drivers-cause-chaos-outside-school-14238524 Readers may remember a previous post relating to this issue a week or so back.
A Christingle Service is being held in St. Patrick’s Church this Sunday, 4 February at 10am. The service is held in order to celebrate Candlemass and there will be having a retiring collection in order to support the work of the Children’s Society. There is local parking and refreshments served after this family service. Please see poster for … More Christingle Service at St Patrick’s Church, Salter Street
This is an issue that relates to many schools and yesterday afternoon and this morning and afternoon I spent time observing parking near to Monkspath School. On the two occasions in the afternoon council parking officers were I attendance and this obviously had an effect in stopping most of the offenders. However, most people seem … More School Gate Parking – Monkspath
The next meeting of the panel is being held tomorrow at Wolverhampton Civic Centre. I will be chairing the meeting. The website of the panel, agenda and other reports can be accessed via this link: http://westmidlandspcp.co.uk/meeting-15-january-2018-2pm-wolverhampton-civic-centre/ Two important reports include this years a preliminary report on the commissioners budget proposals and a report on the Gangs … More West Midlands Police and Crime Panel
Alex has been a great ward and council colleague and he has made a big contribution to Blythe ward in the time he has served as Councillor. Just over twelve months ago his father, who lives in Australia, became seriously ill and meant Alex has spent a great deal of time away helping to support … More Cllr Alex Insley
I have been asked to promote the MIND Christmas shop in Knowle and am more than willing to do so. I have posted the flyer which gives all the details. Mind Xmas Shop The Christmas Shop is open from 11.30am to 3.30pm every Saturday from now until 2 December. It can be found off Station … More MIND Christmas Shop and Café
A video of our crazy wedding vow renewal, to help celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary in Las Vegas recently.
St. Patrick’s Church are hosting a Teddy Bear’s Picnic on Saturday 1st July from 3pm onwards. One of their parishioners, Pat Oldham, is opening her home and garden up for this event. Pat has many years experience as a Baden Powell leader and parties at her house are always great fun and excellent value.
Ken Hawkins 