That’s the burning question that residents constantly raise with Shirley East Councillor Mark Parker and local campaigner Karen Grinsell. Mark responds to residents’ concerns.
A planning application has been made to Solihull Council to knock down 193 Tanworth Lane and build 12 houses.
Residents may be aware that Waitrose has applied for planning permission to put a new supermarket in the centre of Knowle. It has been the subject of three consultations, a public exhibition and a Question & Answer session with the developer, Kimberley Developments.
Residents may be aware that Waitrose has applied for planning permission to put a new supermarket in the centre of Knowle. It has been the subject of three consultations, a public exhibition and a Question & Answer session with the developer, Kimberley Developments.
Councillors Stuart Davis and Kate Wild, together with CF Activist Jack Scott set out to deal with a serious litter problem in St Alphege.
The group spent several hours clearing away litter strewn along Fielding Lane, making a dramatic difference to the appearance of the area.
The young Conservatives of Solihull were out in force this Bank Holiday Weekend. In response to requests from local residents, the youngsters, along with Maggie Throup, Cllr Mark Parker and local campaigner Karen Grinsell all worked together on this rainy Saturday to clean up overgrown vegetation and litter in Shirley.
We welcome the decision of the Government's Planning Inspector to give the go ahead for the Heart of Shirley. This is an independent decision that vindicates the stand taken by Conservatives against fierce political opposition.
Ken Meeson, Leader of Solihull council, says “I would very much like to thank everyone who supported our party in the local elections in May. Conservatives increased increased their vote across the Borough with their promise to restore the Council’s reputation for efficiency and value for money, and we are honoured we have regained your trust to do so.
Conservatives are now back in control of Solihull Borough Council, winning 6 seats in the recent local elections. We now have 29 Councillors out of 51. The political makeup is now as follows :
Conservatives 29
Liberal Democrats 12
Labour 6
Green Party 3
Independent Liberal Democrat 1 (Now Green)
What a fantastic result! We’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supported our campaign - our councillors, our volunteers, our deliverers, not forgetting all of you who put your trust in us and went out and voted for us.
We couldn’t have done it without you.
In a desperate attempt to cling onto control of Solihull Council, we are saddened to see the Lib-Dems have resorted to “gutter politics” to try to achieve their aim. This is a tactic that they have used before; notably in the Olton by-election, where Conservatives crushed the Lib Dem majority to just 9 votes in what is desribed as one as their safest wards. The Lib Dem Group leader, Ian Hedley apologised .....
