Author: Keith Green

Just wanted to share my thoughts on the decision to grant planning permission for 1200 homes on Dog Kennel Lane. I made a submission to the planners asking for a deferral of these applications until a New Local Plan has been approved. Blythe Ward is facing many challenges regarding development and we must ensure that any new sites have a strong infrastructure, and will benefit our local communities. We are currently struggling to access local health care and many of our roads remain Country Lanes these are just two of my major concerns. I do post regular updates on social media @cllrkeithgreen...

Re-allocation of Rugby Club A application was received on 30th December regarding the proposed re-allocation of Old Yardleians Rugby Club to the sports grounds currently used by Shirley Town and Leafield Ath . The move will provide first class rugby facilities and protect the future of Old Yards. The plan is underpinned with the need to provide suitable alternative sites not only for the clubs currently using this site plus two other sites on Tythe Barn Lane . The report’s comment that discussions are underway with a landowner within Blythe Ward to create a specialist football Hub...

Taylor Wimpey (developers) are consulting on proposals for some 120 new homes on ‘Land East of Joseph House, Stratford Road’. Full details about their [proposals can be found via their dedicated website, where you can also have ‘your say’: www.tw-stratfordroad.co.uk This site accompanies the developments off Dog Kennel Lane that received outline planning permission last week. Original proposals for the wider Dog Kennel Lane site did include this land, but was not subject to later planning applications by Taylor Wimpey, or adjoining land developers, Richborough Estates. The original...

Dog Kennel Lane – Planning Committee On Wednesday 10th December there are two sites on Dog Kennel Lane going before the planning committee I have submitted the following statement to be placed on record We are still awaiting the West Midlands Spatial Development Strategy, a document that could significantly shape how we prepare our Local Plan. Until this strategic direction is known, it is premature to progress major developments. With two large proposals totalling 1,200 houses on protected Green Belt land, I believe these plans should be paused. Moving ahead now risks locking...

Richborough Estates are promoting a new development on Tanworth Lane for 150 houses. This represents a further step in the ongoing over-development of the village and will place additional pressure on already-stretched local infrastructure. As this proposal progresses, I will continue to keep residents fully updated.

The Trussell Trust and Nartex would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone at Tesco Shirley for your incredibly generous food donations over the past three days. Your support has been truly overwhelming, and we are deeply grateful. We would also like to thank the Lady Mayor and our local MP for their encouragement and support. May we also take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Taking the Green out of Tidbury Green Our Green belt is under constant threat non more so than in Tidbury Green . One application alone for 850 houses would double the size of the village and decimate the countryside forever. Your voice and input is really important, if you feel the same please follow the link on the video . Please send objections to Planning@solihull.gov.uk Deadline 19th November 2025 Application nos. PL/2025/01937 For further advice check out the Tidbury Green Community Action group facebook page https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14NqHw9dUFw/...

Dog Kennel Lane is subject to two large planning applications and as part of their submissions they have to address flood attenuation measures. I call on all parties to ensure that Pools and Ponds are designed to future proof not only the development but to help prevent excess water from flowing into Dickens Heath and Cheswick Green . My concern is with our climate changing and prolonged and heavier rainfall forecast the capacity must be in place to offer protection