ROLL up, roll up! Today (Sunday) is the last chance to catch the circus in Castle Bromwich.
Uncle Sam's Great American Circus is rounding off a five-day stop in Water Orton Road this afternoon.
High-wire acts, motorbike stunts and, of course, classic clowning are among the attractions inside the big top, which pitched up in the suburb earlier this week.
There are performances at 1.30pm and 4.30pm. Car parking is free.
For more details about the show, visit the Facebook page.
Sunday, 30 September 2018
Saturday, 29 September 2018
Weekly buggy walk starting in Chelmsley
A WEEKLY buggy walk is being launched in Chelmsley Wood.
The free stroll, organised by Solihull Council's Engage team, will give parents the chance to chat and keep active.
The very first event is due to take place on Monday (October 1). Those interested should meet outside the Asda store at 10am.
To find out more about the sessions call 0121 709 7000 or email the Engage team.
Friday, 28 September 2018
Call for help down at Cole Bank
CONSERVATION volunteers will be getting stuck in at a Chelmsley Wood beauty spot next month.
Residents are welcome to join in with willow coppicing and clearing debris at Cole Bank Park Local Nature Reserve.
The work is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 7.
For further information call Dave Fernie on 0121 459 1697 or email davidcollins1@aol.com
Residents are welcome to join in with willow coppicing and clearing debris at Cole Bank Park Local Nature Reserve.
The work is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 7.
For further information call Dave Fernie on 0121 459 1697 or email davidcollins1@aol.com
Thursday, 27 September 2018
Latest plans for Marston Green business park
ANOTHER piece of land at Birmingham Business Park is set to be developed after a new set of plans were submitted to Solihull Council.
The application seeks approval to erect a pair of industrial units on the area of grassland off Solihull Parkway.
Ancillary offices, car park facilities and service areas would also be created alongside the two warehouses.
The proposals are likely to encounter strong opposition from nearby residents, who have repeatedly raised concerns about over-development in Marston Green.
In 2016, the decision to allow a similar development in Blackfirs Lane caused a furore among locals, who accused the council of riding roughshod over the planning process.
Many objections stem from concerns about increasing levels of traffic on surrounding roads and the fact that open spaces are dwindling.
Planning documents, submitted by trustees of the BlackRock UK Property Fund, maintain that the Solihull Parkway development would help create much-needed jobs and provide industrial facilities outside of Birmingham.
The paperwork prepared on behalf of the applicant said: "[It] can only help to reinforce and encourage Solihull’s position as the most productive economy in the Midlands."
The plans were due to be discussed at the Bickenhill and Marston Green Parish Council meeting earlier today and are likely to be considered by Solihull Council before the end of the year.
The application seeks approval to erect a pair of industrial units on the area of grassland off Solihull Parkway.
Ancillary offices, car park facilities and service areas would also be created alongside the two warehouses.
The proposals are likely to encounter strong opposition from nearby residents, who have repeatedly raised concerns about over-development in Marston Green.
In 2016, the decision to allow a similar development in Blackfirs Lane caused a furore among locals, who accused the council of riding roughshod over the planning process.
Many objections stem from concerns about increasing levels of traffic on surrounding roads and the fact that open spaces are dwindling.
Planning documents, submitted by trustees of the BlackRock UK Property Fund, maintain that the Solihull Parkway development would help create much-needed jobs and provide industrial facilities outside of Birmingham.
The paperwork prepared on behalf of the applicant said: "[It] can only help to reinforce and encourage Solihull’s position as the most productive economy in the Midlands."
The plans were due to be discussed at the Bickenhill and Marston Green Parish Council meeting earlier today and are likely to be considered by Solihull Council before the end of the year.
Tuesday, 25 September 2018
Litter picking hubs lending equipment
Equipment including green bags, vests and the litter pickers themselves is now on loan at Castle Bromwich Library, Chelmsley Wood Connect and Kingshurst Library.
Anyone is welcome to drop in and borrow the kit so long as they sign it out and agree to the guidelines and risk assessment.
Hubs have been set up in response to the growing number of residents who are keen to help clean-up their local community.
A number of groups have been established within the last 12 months, with Smith's Wood and Babbs Mill among those areas where volunteers are getting stuck in.
Coun Alison Rolf, Solihull Council's cabinet member for stronger communities and partnerships, said: "It’s been wonderful to see the growing enthusiasm of residents and their immense pride in keeping Solihull clean, green and tidy.
"There are already lots of established groups across the Borough – but we know there are many more people out there who would like to join in."
Monday, 24 September 2018
Event in aid of leading cancer charity
A COFFEE morning in Castle Bromwich will be raising much-needed funds for a well-known cancer charity.
The event will be taking place at the Methodist Church, at the corner of School Lane, this Saturday (September 29).
There will also be stalls to browse between 12noon-3pm.
Taking place every autumn, the World's Biggest Coffee Morning has become a key date in the calendar for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Sunday, 23 September 2018
Crime-fighting scheme could come to Castle Brom
POLICE have floated the possibility of Castle Bromwich residents setting up a Street Watch scheme.
The community-led crime fighting initiative involves a small group of volunteers carrying out regular local patrols around their neighbourhood.
Travelling in twos or threes, they aim to provide reassurance to local people and keep their eye out for any suspicious activity. While the group don't have powers of arrest, they will call the police if they come across a crime in progress.
The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson argues that the scheme has been very successful in the areas where it has already been rolled out.
Although some remain concerned that Street Watch puts an onus on ordinary people to do a part of policing which was once carried out by officers as a matter of course.
In Solihull there are already groups established in areas including Elmdon and Shirley, with funding made available for training and insurance.
Following a meeting with officers earlier this week, Coun Gail Sleigh (Con, Castle Bromwich) said that herself and fellow ward councillor Ted Richards were willing to work with residents to put such a scheme in place.
The community-led crime fighting initiative involves a small group of volunteers carrying out regular local patrols around their neighbourhood.
Travelling in twos or threes, they aim to provide reassurance to local people and keep their eye out for any suspicious activity. While the group don't have powers of arrest, they will call the police if they come across a crime in progress.
The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson argues that the scheme has been very successful in the areas where it has already been rolled out.
Although some remain concerned that Street Watch puts an onus on ordinary people to do a part of policing which was once carried out by officers as a matter of course.
In Solihull there are already groups established in areas including Elmdon and Shirley, with funding made available for training and insurance.
Following a meeting with officers earlier this week, Coun Gail Sleigh (Con, Castle Bromwich) said that herself and fellow ward councillor Ted Richards were willing to work with residents to put such a scheme in place.
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