A complaint about the untidy appearance of the Gorcott Lane island prompted Councillor Alan Scholes to get in touch with developer Redrow, who still own it, to ask why they don’t seem keen for it to be adopted by SMBC. Redrow replied that the island is part of a small section of highway that had …
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The Severn Trent works from outside Copperfield Court, towards Fishers Drive, have resulted in comments from residents that they have ‘butchered the road’ and the tarmac repair ‘looks awful’. Solihull MBC have confirmed that this is works in progress, and they will be back to complete the repair to a higher standard, though we’re not …
It is a difficult time for everyone, but the process whereby Solihull MBC have been advertising the disposal of the Village Green via a lease to the Parish Council has continued. And we are delighted to report that there have been no objections to the lease and so it can now be completed. The Parish …
The Canal & River Trust continues to urge people to follow Government guidance to stay at home. If you do venture out, please remember that use of local canal towpaths should be strictly limited, keeping your distance from others and moored boats. We appreciate the important role our canals play in urban areas – providing …
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Birmingham and Solihull GP Practices To Open Over Easter Weekend As part of the NHS-wide response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), GP practices across Birmingham and Solihull will be open during Good Friday (10 April) and Easter Monday (13 April) – with many practices also providing access to primary care on Saturday (11 April) and Sunday (12 …
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The Dickens Heath Covid-19 Community Support Group has been set up by the Parish Council and the Library and we hope to support our community through this very difficult time. We heard that Dalton’s Pharmacy are expecting a huge increase in requests for home delivery of prescriptions to self isolating residents. They are a small …
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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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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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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:
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 …
