Ken Hawkins

Free careers fair event at Solihull College – Tuesday 18 June

13 June 2024

This is copied from the SMBC website: A free careers fair is taking place on Tuesday 18 June from 10am to 2pm at Solihull College, Blossomfield Campus. The ‘Together in Solihull’ careers fair is aimed at all Solihull residents, including residents from newly arrived communities, who are looking to explore new careers or training opportunities. … More Free careers fair event at Solihull College – Tuesday 18 June

MENTAL HEALTH BOOKS DONATED TO LOCAL SCHOOL

10 June 2024

Solihull Blythe ward Cllr Ken Hawkins has responded to a call to sponsor Mental Health books for local schools. Responding to an invitation by Naomi Cullinane, an independent Usborne Provider, Ken agreed to sponsor a bundle of books for his local Monkspath Primary School, where he is also a school governor. Ken says ‘There are … More MENTAL HEALTH BOOKS DONATED TO LOCAL SCHOOL

HILLFIELD LNR – Unauthorised Encampment

5 June 2024

Many residents may know the illegal encampment has left the park. Council officers had ensured eviction notices were served on the travellers to move off this afternoon. A timely visit to the park by Ken revealed a convoy of vehicles set up in readiness to leave. Thankfully we have not suffered such scenes for a … More HILLFIELD LNR – Unauthorised Encampment

Small item collections – Solihull

4 June 2024

Why not book small item collections for clothing, batteries, paint and small electricals. Having them collected by our own service privider means they will be recycled properly and any funds will be invested in the whole service. Some door-to-door collectors are sound but some may not adhere to good practice and any non-recycled items may … More Small item collections – Solihull

Candidate for Solihull West and Shirley selected.

1 June 2024

I am so pleased to have supported the selection and endorsed the selection of Dr. Neil Shastri-Hurst as the Conservative Party candidate for the Solihull West and Shirley constituency. I have known Neil for several years and know he will be a brilliant Member of Parliament for the constituency and borough as a whole.

Solihull’s ‘blue’ lake update after fears over ‘mystery substance’ – Birmingham Live

29 May 2024

This is a follow-up report on my original post from 5 May. Investigation continues into why water has changed colour at Solihull site — Read on http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/solihulls-blue-lake-update-after-29256414

BLYTHE WARD PROFILE – SOLIHULL

25 May 2024

I have posted here the updated ward profile for Blythe ward. It has some really interesting data and shows that Blythe ward has some different characteristics from other wards in the borough.

Local Businesses chip in to transform school’s eco-garden

24 May 2024

Press release from SMBC this morning. An eco-garden which helps children at a Solihull school learn more about nature has been transformed thanks to the generous support of local businesses. A team of green-fingered staff from Hill & Smith PLC – a leading provider of sustainable infrastructure products and services – dug in deep at … More Local Businesses chip in to transform school’s eco-garden

The Hanging Baskets of Solihull

24 May 2024

Solihull and Chelmsley Wood town centres are ready for summer with 88 colourful hanging baskets, thanks to a new partnership between Solihull Council and Newlands Bishop Farm in Catherine de Barnes. Part of the Family Care Trust, the farm gives people with learning disabilities and mental health conditions the chance to learn work-based skills in … More The Hanging Baskets of Solihull

Self-driving vehicles set to be on roads by 2026 as Automated Vehicles Act becomes law

23 May 2024

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

Blogging about issues in Blythe Ward (includes Monkspath, Cheswick Green, Dickens Heath and Tidbury Green) and Solihull.