Even though ‘In Bloom’ has been cancelled this year some of our residents have been very busy trying to keep their gardens cheerful for the residents to enjoy.thank you Tony 😃
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Dickens Heath Covid-19 Community Support Group on Facebook
Dickens Heath Parish Council and Dickens Heath Library, in conjunction with Solihull MBC, have set up a new Community Support Group on Facebook – with the aim of supporting our community through the Covid-19 pandemic. We are aiming for as many members as possible – so that residents can offer help to each other, or …
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Coronavirus – Solihull MBC Support Helpline
If you are self isolating and need help, you can call Solihull MBC on 0121 704 8001 or 0121 704 6000. The Parish Council are working with Solihull MBC and the Library regarding further support for our community, and we will post further information as soon as possible. If you know of elderly and vulnerable …
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Highlighting Dog Poo – Literally
We know we have lots of lovely responsible dog owners in Dickens Heath who already pick up after their dog every time. There are just a few who are letting the rest down. We are taking a new approach to highlight the problem…..literally 🙂 Below is an example of our highlighting handiwork:
Update on Village Green
Further Update: Fairways are now able to provide limited maintenance while adhering to social distancing – this should hopefully start next week. Solihull MBC and the Parish Council have only owned/been responsible for the Village Green for one month and had put in place a contract for maintenance with Fairways. Unfortunately, in line with Government …
Playground Closed
Following the Government’s announcement the playground is now closed until further notice.
Tree Planting on the Village Green
Parish Councillor Mike Small yesterday joined members of Dickens Heath Scouts to plant saplings, provided by The Woodland Trust, on the Village Green. This makes Dickens Heath officially the first to work with Solihull MBC on their campaign to plant more trees in the Borough.Well done to all involved!
Official Opening of The Hub
On March 4th 2020, members of the Parish Council were delighted to attend the official opening of The Hub, a new community premises located at Dickens Heath Community Primary School. Borough Councillor Ken Hawkins and former pupil Max are seen cutting the ribbon. The facility has been a very long time in the planning, and …
CANCELLED : Velo Birmingham and Midlands
Good afternoon, It is with a heavy heart that I write to announce the cancellation of Vélo Birmingham & Midlands 2020 that was due to take place on Sunday 21 June 2020. HM Government are strongly advising against mass gatherings and non-essential travel and even if it is possible that the situation may have improved by June 21 (which seems …
Statement from Borough Councillor Ken Hawkins and The Parish Council:
DICKENS HEATH LIBRARY Last night’s parish council meeting saw a reprieve for Dickens Heath Library. Alison McGrory, Assistant Director at Solihull Council, agreed that Dickens Heath Library is a special case and more work needs to be done with the local community to ensure the opening hours meet the needs of the community. The council …
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