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Bloor Homes Update
Posted 30th September 2016 |
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Bloor Homes have released an news update relating to the
Mount Dairy Farm development. As a result of the high
demand for 2 and 3 bedroom homes they intend to seek
permission to increase the total number of homes being
built from 220 to 274 with a greater number of 2 and 3
bedroom houses on the same area.
Bloor_Update_280916.pdf |
Cheswick Green Parish
Council Continues to Ignore Residents Views
Posted 27th September 2016 |
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Despite many complaints, Cheswick Green Residents
Association believes our Parish Council (PC) continues
to ignore the wishes of local residents.
Earlier this year, the PC issued a questionnaire which
we believe was misleading and designed to support their
own agenda. This prompted the Residents Association (RA)
to issue a separate questionnaire, which explained the
implications of the various choices.
The RA has argued that the RA questionnaire results are
the only true reflection of resident’s views and that
only these results should be used to influence
development plans and changes to the parish
infrastructure. The results have been sent to the PC,
Ward Councillors, Blythe Valley Park owners and senior
management at Solihull Council.
This financial year, our Parish Council Tax (precept)
was increased by around 10%. Although operating at full
strength, it now appears that the PC has used this extra
revenue to employ a consultant to write their response
to the Blythe Valley Park planning application.
Residents should be concerned that the consultant has
quoted the PC's misleading research results and that the
report contains various proposals that in our opinion
would serve to fragment the Village Centre and encourage
the urban sprawl of housing.
Some two months ago, the RA was made aware that the PC
had submitted two sites to be considered for future
development under the Councils "Call For Sites"
programme, one at Winterton Farm and the other on land
behind Cheswick Green School. The latter proposed a
service road and car park which was to be funded by the
building of new housing.
After pressure from the RA, the two proposed sites were
withdrawn from the Solihull Council "Call For Sites"
programme, albeit, the proposal to develop land behind
Cheswick Green School has reappeared in the PC's
response to the Blythe Valley Park planning application.
When confronted, the PC eventually advised that both
applications had been filed by a member of the Parish
Council but had been done so without their authority.
The Residents Association has asked the Parish Council
to take the strongest possible disciplinary action
against the offending Councillor, but despite continued
requests nothing has happened.
There can be no confidence in a Parish Council that
allows its councillors to operate in a maverick fashion
or one that ignores the views of local residents in
favour of its own agenda. It is important that residents
understand how our Parish Council is operating and the
detrimental effect that these actions may have upon our
community.
George Burdett – Chairman Cheswick Green Residents
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VILLAGE HALL
- IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Posted 6th September 2016 |
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We are sorry to report that there is a safety issue with
the Village Hall roof at present. Some repair work
is required and currently the Large Hall is not
available to users.
We will post more when information becomes available. In
the meantime users are being informed and hopefully most
can be accommodated in the small hall for the time
being. |
CGRA Report to
SMBC Relating to Blythe Valley
Posted 3rd September 2016 |
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The Residents Association has now submitted a report to
Solihull Council based on the views put forward by
residents of Cheswick Green. This report is the CGRA
response to the proposed Blythe Valley Housing
Development and makes recommendations in respect of
related aspects of the proposed development. Our report
is based on findings from the July questionnaire. Our
results are very different from those the parish council
has submitted to Solihull Council.
Cheswick Green Residents Association Response to SMBC
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Blythe Valley
Questionnaire Results
Posted 16th July 2016 |
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The results of the Cheswick Green Residents Association
Blythe Valley Questionnaire are now available.
Blythe_Valley_CGRA_questionnaire_results_160716.pdf
Thank you to all those that took the time to complete
and return the form. |
Blythe Valley
Housing - Outline Plan Published
Posted 16th June 2016 |
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IM Properties have published a brochure summarising the
main details of their planning application for Blythe
Valley Park. This may help residents understand more
clearly what is proposed. There are no provisions for a
doctors surgery or school, a view supported by Cheswick
Green parish council who favour expanding facilities at
Cheswick Green along with improved connectivity in order
to cope with increased demand. To view the brochure
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Housing at Blythe Valley Park
Posted 7th
April 2016 |
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The planning application for Blythe Valley by Turley
acting for IM Properties went live yesterday with 119
documents available from the SMBC website.
The Planning Application reference is PL/2016/00863/MAOOT
The concept appears to be lots and lots of new houses with
no provision for a school or doctors surgery. Access
points are from Kineton Lane and the existing A34
entrance and exit points.
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paving slabs or potholes?
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You can even attach a photograph. FixMyStreet lets you browse the
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www.fixmystreet.com |
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Cheswick Green Residents Association
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The Residents Association
meets once a month in the Village Hall and aims
to look after the interests of residents of the
village. We also organise events including
'Party in the Park', Children's Christmas Party
and various Day Trips. You can see pictures of
some of these events in the
gallery |
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Cheswick Green Village
Hall |
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Our Village Hall is
regularly used by local groups including Under
2's, Simone School Of Dance, Brownies, Zumba,
WI, Exercise Class and Puppy Training. It can
also be hired for private parties and other
events The booking
clerk can be contacted on 07910 515204. For more detailed hall information
click here |
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Have you Joined
'Streetlife' yet?
Posted 14th
August
2015 |
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Streetlife is a social network for local communities.
It's a free and simple website for neighbours to connect
and share news, views, recommendations and resources.
Find people with common interests nearby and talk about
the local issues that matter to you. Keep in touch with
your local community around the clock, and even while
you're on the go.
https://www.streetlife.com/?category=local-conversations |
The Only Way is
Cheswick
Posted 18th May
2015 |
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Are you on Facebook? Did you know there is a dedicated
group that is all about Cheswick Green and has around
658 members. It really is a great use of Social Media
well done all. Unfortunatly you need to be signed up to
Facebook to read the hundreds of posts, gossip and
general banter.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/300233600004835 |
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