Recently, Cllr Ken Hawkins and I have formally asked Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) to ensure that all existing trees and hedgerows are fully protected before any new development is approved. We have also requested that any Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) arising from proposed developments be applied directly to the development site itself, rather than being used as an offset in other areas. This approach will help maintain local habitats, strengthen biodiversity, and ensure genuine environmental benefits within our community.
