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Remembrance Sunday in Dickens Heath
New App to Increase Flood Awareness
Following the flooding in the borough last year, Solihull Council has invested in a new app which will allow residents to be more flood aware.
Solihull Council has collaborated with Vision Link to develop the new app, which allows people to view the Council’s network of cameras and sensors which monitor water levels. Users can also receive flood warnings 24/7.
The app, called the Vision Link Community App, costs nothing, is advert free and works through Wi-Fi and mobile data. It displays cameras based on the user’s location and is available on Android and iPhone.
The pairing code for Solihull is 925728 .
Cabinet Member for Environment and Highways Cllr Ken Hawkins, commented:
“This is a great initiative, with this app allowing residents throughout Solihull to become more flood aware and keep up to date with all the latest flooding information. I would encourage all residents to download this free app and take advantage of this excellent service”.
Download the free flood app on your phone
Photo Garden Competition Prize Winners
Chair Maureen Holloway presenting the prizes for the In Bloom Best Front Garden Competition 2019 to residents David, Priscilla and Tony.
****UPDATED****SMBC Proposal to Reduce Hours at Dickens Heath Library from January 2020 and Parish Council Response
Due to representations from the Parish Council and Borough Councillors Ken Hawkins and Richard Holt – this proposal has been deferred until April 2020.
In Bloom Success
Fabulous news, we achieved Silver Gilt award-small town from Heart Of England In Bloom 🎉🎉🎈🎈😃😃
Garden Competition Results
Litter Picking Equipment Available For Use
We have litter picking equipment available for use by the public. If you would like to borrow the equipment please come in when the library is open 😊
Residents Urged to report Anti Social Behaviour
With the weather warming up, Safer Solihull Partnership is urging residents to report the anti-social use of motorbikes, which can be experienced at this time of year.In the past, there have been instances of people driving motorbikes, scramblers and quads recklessly over the borough’s parks and open spaces, causing a nuisance and danger to others.Organisations within the Partnership including Solihull Council, Solihull Community Housing and Solihull Police, are continuing to clamp down on this type of behaviour and would like residents to contact them if they witness this type of behaviour.Councillor Alison Rolf, Cabinet Member for Safer & Stronger Communities, said: “We want people to get out and about this summer and enjoy the beautiful parks we have in Solihull.“Unfortunately, despite having a borough-wide ban on motor vehicle racing which includes off-road bikes, some people choose to ignore it.”When this does happen, we need local residents to tell us so that we can continue to take action. Please share descriptions of the bikes such as colour and make/model, and details of the riders. Any information about where they may be stored, plus photos and videos are also really useful.”Anyone who witnesses anti-social behaviour (ASB) should call the ASB hotline on 0121 717 1500, the police on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. People can also email bikeissues@solihullcommunityhousing.org.uk or go to https://www.west-midlands.police.uk/your-options/illegal-road-bikes-and-mini-motos to report any issues. |