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Author: Keith Green

Master Plan Petition presented to SMBC

There has been wide support for the petition which was presented to Council officers with the following letter Petition calling for a Master Plan to help protect the villages of Blythe Ward against over development A masterplan to support the villages of Blythe ward must put community needs at the heart of future development. With government housing targets placing growing pressure on our rural area, it is essential that new homes are only delivered alongside the right infrastructure. First and foremost, investment in better roads and transport links is vital. Many routes are already...

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Planning proposals that close the gap between our Villages

Over the last few days I have posted about two sites . One is a planning application and the other is advising of a consultation period . Both will effect the coalescence between our Villages. Follow the links below for further information You can also sign my petition calling on SMBC to have a “Masterplan “ before any new sites are added to the local plan , the petition is free to sign https://chng.it/g4XyPJzKzS The details are : LAND WEST OF RUMBUSH LANE Closing date 5th September! submit objections to the planning application made to Solihull Council ref: PL/2025/01502/PPOL. This...

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BLYTHE MATTERS – My first 15 months

Working Hard for Blythe Ward Since being elected in May 2024, I have been fully committed to representing Blythe ward. I keep residents updated through regular social media posts, leaflets, and by meeting people face to face in their streets. I also attend parish council meetings in Cheswick Green, Tidbury Green, and Dickens Heath, where I share updates and answer questions directly. From the very beginning, I hit the ground running. The Blue Lagoon story highlighted the need for clear communication and quick action, and I have carried that proactive approach into all areas of my work....

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Saturday Afternoon at Knowle FC

Its been my pleasure to sponsor Knowle today and be part of their journey in the FA vase. A convincing 4-1 victory over Coventry Copeswood secured their place in the next round . There is a genuine warmth and friendly atmosphere around the club , everyone is made to feel very welcome and along with the great hospitality it’s a fantastic way to spend a Saturday afternoon. See you soon

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Tidbury Green – Community Action Group

Great afternoon working alongside the Tidbury Green Community Action Group . We were supported by our local MP Dr Neill Shastri-Hurst, listening to residents concerns regarding the potential development of the green belt in Tidbury Green The group welcome your thoughts via the online survey by following the link below https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FkxZ3hYUbnxaedEJD6%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwNTlHV0lEdE1BUEY3YlBoRAEei2a7BgcpxFFN0srGPx9UYm2aeg4jRw4_aiHComvmH_oItzyop_obB9JQMCM_aem_QiLJ2WKmM3w6e3MvZbe9lQ&h=AT0e531nyPfBED0A_Y1sJRh6Vn9nvyo0GLsxE1AlMp1VFbYP4H2UTwzqHhvgAK4lo7UO0KZmZamdNUTQp-uegacocyGY21OLqKQeMWcW3bVZywPUwyG7-_KLMMG3Da4yzoOrZBogduyflLFE_g&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT30W0Bo3NRnuD8m0vNzWOqmvC4xO4adiaAvS22UN4gvQlue0z31ARWdiCudAr350XNrxaQ3kNfzu_stHUHyHMKDHTGfWKayczwWhLhLjV9v0aVDsU0rVt5NC8OvNNRlSDumtZ22uyEWjgiwOABNgXiRXPUFS6WcNpMftPYu9-AeVw8HuvBu https://forms.gle/kxZ3hYUbnxaedEJD6 In...

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Local Press support Petition

A big thank you to our local media namely The Solihull Observer and Birmingham World who have highlighted one of the many challenges facing our rural communities in Blythe Ward (Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green and Tidbury Green) . We need a “masterplan “ to protect the green belt and to strengthen the local infrastructure before any consideration can be given to new developments. If you agree and would like to sign the petition , follow the link below https://www.change.org/p/call-for-development-masterplan?recruited_by_id=887fdcd0-78da-11f0-b21a-b322afbb4587&utm_source=share_petit...

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Master Plan – Petition

Blythe ward Councillor, Keith Green, says ‘enough is enough’ and calls for a Master Plan for Dickens Heath, Tidbury Green and Cheswick Green before new, and prospective, development applications are determined. Blythe ward had three sites in the now withdrawn local plan successfully passing through the examination in public and are likely to be determined by Solihull’s planning committee in autumn this year. Keith said ‘There are issues with some of these sites so it is essential we establish a Master Plan for these communities before looking to determine any new applications.’ Recently...

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Call for development “Masterplan”

Blythe ward Councillor, Keith Green, says ‘enough is enough’ and calls for a Master Plan for Dickens Heath, Tidbury Green and Cheswick Green before new, and prospective, development applications are determined. Recently there has been planning applications for: 200 homes on Arden Greem, off Tilehouse Lane, and 110 homes on land west of Rumbush Lane. In addition, waiting in the wings are proposals for: 850 homes at Fulford Green, Rumbush Lane, and 200 homes land off Dickens Heath Road. Keith says ‘It is realistic that before the end of this year we could have almost 2,000...

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