A meeting held between Solihull planners and the D.H.R.A.G. sub committee was held to discuss the obstructions on car parking spaces at the back of Mortons. The sub committee believe these obstructions to be in breach of planning condition 24 of application 2002/2475 The condition states:- As the individual areas of car parking […]
Candidates for the 2015 Dickens Heath Parish Council Elections
Please click HERE for a list of the candidates standing for election to Dickens Heath Parish Council in May.
Parish Council receives Schedule of Works from Solihull Council and news of parking restrictions review
The Parish Council has received a Schedule Of Works from Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council which sets out a number of issues in Dickens Heath and gives a current position with future intentions on how they will be resolved. 1. Adoption of certain roads by SMBC. This enables the council to carry out outstanding work on […]
Proposal for additional Dickens Heath Parish Councillors – your views?
Dickens Heath Parish Council has asked Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council to consider increasing the number of parish councillors that sit on the Parish Council. Over the coming years the number of dwellings and the population of the Parish is likely to increase significantly and this will have an impact on the workload for the Parish […]
Undeveloped land in Garden Squares – update from Cllr Hawkins
We have received this update today from Cllr Ken Hawkins: “I have been in regular contact with the Council’s Strategic Land officers regarding the talks with the Liquidators for the failed Parkridge company. Many will know that having failed during the economic crash, Parkridge went into administration and BNP Parabas undertook the role of Administrator. […]
Safety improvements to Brockhurst Lane get the go-ahead
Following residents’ concerns an amended proposal for the footpath in Brockhurst Lane was recently put forward, incorporating improved sight lines for crossing pedestrians. This was subject to consultation and, due to different views expressed in the consultation, a final decision by Solihull MBC Highway Services Division. SMBC have decided that “The revised scheme will achieve […]
Dickens Heath Youth Club receive boost from Parish Council
On Wednesday March 5th 2014 – Richard Holt, Chairman of Dickens Heath Parish Council, was delighted to present a cheque for £325 to the new Youth Club to further enhance their activities. Commenting on the youth club Richard stated, “It’s important for young people to realise they are at the heart of our community, life […]
DH housing proposals won’t be considered until at least 2018…
At the Solihull Council meeting on Wednesday Blyth Ward Councillor Ken Meeson and Chair of the DH Parish Council Richard Holt successfully urged the planning committee not to consider the planning applications for Braggs Farm or Cleobury Lane, at least until after they are released for housing development through the Local Development Plan. This means that the […]
Council to discuss Dickens Heath housing proposals. Public welcome to attend
Planning Applications At Braggs Farm Lane And Cleobury Lane Planning applications for two developments are going to be discussed at Planning Committee this month. The applications are: 2013/1478 which is at Braggs Farm Lane And: 2013/1504 which is at Cleobury Lane It will be held at the Council House in the Civic Suite on Wednesday […]
Act of Remembrance – Dickens Heath – 10th November 2013
There will be a short Act of Remembrance, tomorrow (Sunday November 10th) at 11am, in the centre of Dickens Heath near the library. The Parish Council would like to invite everyone who will be in Dickens Heath on that day to participate and then to also join them for refreshments afterwards at Coffee Cloud. In previous years we […]