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Land South of Norton Lane

We have received notification that Summix FHS Developments have now submitted an outline planning application to SMBC . This will now go through the validation process by the council which normally takes two to three weeks In summary, the submitted proposals include: (Taken from the Summix document) Up to 850 new homes, including 50% affordable provision and a mix of tenures and sizes, ensuring local families, young people and older residents can access high-quality accommodation within their community. Over 25 hectares of accessible green space, play areas, parkland, allotments...

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Polling Station for Blythe Valley

At next weeks Governance meeting on 24th September it has been recommended that Blythe Valley will have its own Polling Station for May 2026 , below is a small extract from the report :- This is a new polling district that contains Blythe Valley. Following a number of submissions from local residents, this new polling district will enable the polling place to be located in Blythe Valley. If a suitable building is not available then a portacabin will be required. The full agenda can be accessed via this link https://democracy.solihull.gov.uk/documents/g10662/Public%20reports%20pack...

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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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