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
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
Through the council’s established Traffic Regulation Order Framework process a number of locations in Dickens Heath Village were identified as priority locations in the Highway Management 2022/23 works programme to be considered for the introduction of new or amended parking restrictions. Double yellow lines are therefore proposed to prohibit parking and regulate the kerbside space … More Parking Restrictions, Dickens Heath – Consultation.
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: A new community funding scheme has been launched as part of Solihull Council’s environmental contract with Veolia and £10,000 is available to the borough’s local community groups and clubs. The Community Improvement Fund is aimed at groups who are looking to improve local areas. Constituted groups and clubs in Solihull … More Calling all community groups in Solihull – Solihull Council’s partner Veolia has £10k for local improvements
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
Press release from SMBC this morning. As part of its commitment to improving road safety, Solihull Council has installed new average speed enforcement cameras on the A34 Stratford Road in Shirley. Positioned in the 40mph section of the Stratford Road, between the B4102 Marshall Lake Road and the M42 Motorway junctions, the cameras will monitor … More Stratford Road gets new average speed cameras.
This is situated within the libary at Dickens Heath and is a concept supported by the by the West Midlands Combined Authority and SMBC. More information can be found by visiting: https://www.yourworkhub.co.uk There are two Open Days this week; Thursday 5th and Friday 6th January. If this might meet your needs why not pop down … More DICKENS HEATH – WORK HUB:
The new service started today. The full time table and route can be accessed via TfWM webpage via: https://legacy.wmnetwork.co.uk/plan-your-journey/find-a-timetable/#/route/cen_390A9_%20_H_y11_1-1 This is a great addition for the borough, especially Blythe ward, whilst some services in the region are being cut or changed. I note bus stops do not have the new service shown on them and … More NEW A9 BUS SERVICE – BVP to Kingshurst
Ken Hawkins 