Solihull Council has published the notice of election candidates. There are 5 Councillor seats in Hockley Heath Parish Council and 3 members of the community stood for election, this means it is an uncontested election with the 3 Councillors elected, and two vacancies to fill through a co-option process. In due course (second week in May), the two vacancies can be formally advertised, but in the meantime if any members of the community are interested in learning more about the role of a Councillor please contact the Clerk at hhpc2009@hotmail.com. Here is the link to the SMBC notice of a uncontested election https://www.solihull.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-04/Hockley-Heath.pdf
Author: Clare Wood
Have you ever thought about becoming a Parish Councillor and representing your local community in Hockley Heath? With the forthcoming Parish Council elections in May 2023, here are some excellent resources that will give you an insight into the role of a Councillor.
Be a Councillor – Be a Councillor – Local Government Association
Make a Change. Become a Councillor – Elections — #MakeAChange (nalc.gov.uk)
If you would like to contact the Clerk at HHPC for any further information please email hhpc2009@hotmail.com
Publication of Notice of Election – Wednesday 22 March 2023
Receipt of Nominations – by 4:00pm Tuesday 4 April 2023
Publication of Statements of Persons Nominated – 4:00pm Wednesday 5 April 2023
Day of voting if a contested election – 7:00am to 10:00pm Thursday 4 May 2023
Appointed Councillors take up office – Tuesday 9 May 2023
First Parish Council meeting, and the Annual Meeting of Hockley Heath Parish Council for the new Council – 7.00pm Thursday 18 May 2023
Declaration of Candidates Expenses (Parish) – Friday 2 June 2023
Nomination papers can be downloaded from Solihull Council’s website using this link Nomination pack parish council election.doc (live.com)
Prospective Parish Councillor candidates must be proposed and seconded by two people on the electoral register for the area. Solihull Council can check whether your proposer and seconder are on the electoral register for this area and supply their elector number (the Clerk to HHPC can also access this information).
Completed nomination papers must be hand delivered to Solihull Council from 23rd March 2023 and before 4pm on 4th April 2023, late entries will NOT be accepted under any circumstances. Solihull Council prefers you to make an appointment with them so they can check the nomination paper has been completed correctly, appointments are available between 10am – 4pm from 23/3/23 – 4/4/23. Telephone 0121 704 8303 or email matthew.rossi@solihull.gov.uk to make an appointment to submit your nomination paper.
HHPC
This is a new election period for Hockley Heath Parish Council and Solihull Council will be publishing a notice of election on 22nd March 2023; Parish Council elections are usually every four years. The Parish Council has all five Councillor seats available for election (5 seats is the number determined by Solihull Council for the Hockley Heath Parish). If six or more candidates stand for the Parish Council, there will be a contested election, with voting on 4th May 2023. If five candidates or less stand, then all candidates will be automatically appointed as Parish Councillors with effect from 9th May 2023. To learn more about whether you are eligible to stand for an election visit https://www.solihull.gov.uk/…/parish-and-town-council… or contact the Clerk to Hockley Heath Parish Council at hhpc2009@hotmail.com.
Solihull Council’s preparations for the town and parish council elections on 4th May 2023 are now underway and they will be running an election briefing for candidates. The briefing will take place on Tuesday 21 February 2023 at 6pm in the Civic Suite, Manor Square, Solihull, B91 3QB. If any candidates are planning to attend, please email matthew.rossi@solihull.gov.uk to confirm attendance. If candidates would prefer to join remotely, please also email matthew.rossi@solihull.gov.uk to receive joining instructions.
HHPC
Diversion through Hockley Heath will take place between 9pm – 6am.
The Parish Council has been informed by National Highways that the M40/M42 interchange scheme to upgrade the safety barrier will result in slip road and motorway lane closures and diversions through Hockley Heath/A3400. The dates are:
6 to 13 February 2023 – Local diversion (from Henley in Arden): A3400 to M42 J4 southbound.
24 February & 27 February to 5 March 2023 – Local/secondary diversion route: A441, A4023, A435, A4819, A3400, M40 J16, M42 northbound to J3A.
Notice of Temporary Road Closures from 8pm until 6am Commencing 16th January 2023 – Box Trees Road to Aylesbury Road.
Closure will be in place for a maximum of 4 nights only between 20:00hrs and 06:00hrs only commencing week beginning Monday 16th January 2023 at 20:00hrs and ending on Saturday the 21st January 2023 at 06:00hrs. At all other times the road will remain open.
Alternative routes for traffic will be signed via Box Trees Road, Four Ashes Road, Earlswood Road, Grange Road and Aylesbury Road. Vice versa for the opposite direction.
Access will be maintained through the site for Police, Fire and Ambulance Services responding to emergencies.
Vehicle access to properties within the closure area on the A3400 will be permitted.
Pedestrian access to all properties within the restriction and access through the restriction will be maintained along defined routes throughout the period of closure.
For further information contact Solihull Council: 0121 704 6121.
Solihull Council are running a consultation on a proposal to reduce the speed limit on the above roads. To view the plans and supporting documentation visit https://www.solihull.gov.uk/Roa…/Traffic-regulation-orders (scroll to the very bottom of the page and click on the heading Various Roads, Solihull Proposed 20mph Maximum Speed Limits (Full-time and Part-time). Notice, Plans, Statement of Reasons. Current Stage: Consultation until 24 November 2022).
If you would like to discuss any technical aspect of the proposal, please contact Solihull Council highways division on 0121 704 8004. To support or object to the proposal please write to Mr L Stevenson, legal and democratic service, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, The Council House, Manor Square, Solihull, B91 3QB or email tro@solihull.gov.uk stating the reason for the objection/support.
The speed limit changes being consulted upon for Hockley Heath are:
Blackberry Avenue, Hockley Heath – its entire length.
Lindhurst Drive, Hockley Heath – its entire length.
Muntz Crescent, Hockley Heath – its entire length.
School Road, Hockley Heath – from a point approx. 33m west of its junction with Stratford Road, west then north-east for approx. 322m.
Tysoe Close, Hockley Heath – its entire length.
You must respond no later than the 24th of November 2022.
HHPC
A number of parking restrictions for Hockley Heath are being proposed in response to residents raising parking and safety issues to both the Parish Council and Solihull Council, over a number of years. A consultation opens tomorrow (27/10/22) on the proposed restrictions, and we would urge you to engage with the Solihull Council consultation process and inform Solihull Council of any support or objection to the proposed restrictions for Hockley Heath. The statements below are from Solihull Council:
Please find attached details of a proposed permanent Traffic Regulation Order. To support or object to the proposals, please write to Mr L Stevenson, Legal & Democratic Services, at the address given in the Notice of Proposals or via email to tro@solihull.gov.uk stating the reasons for the objection or otherwise by no later than 17 November 2022.
If you would like to discuss any technical aspect of the proposal, please contact the Council’s Highway Services Division on 0121 704 8004.
For more information on Solihull’s permanent, temporary or experimental Traffic Regulation Orders, please visit: https://www.solihull.gov.uk/Roa…/Traffic-regulation-orders
The areas in Hockley Heath are:
On Field Way in the turning head.
At the junction of Aylesbury Road and Park View. Park View also.
At the junction of Stratford Road, Stratford Road service road and Orchard Road, including the ninety-degree bend on Orchard Road.
At the junction of Stratford Road and Old Warwick Road, including opposite the junction.
On the eastern side of the service road adjacent to the shops (number’s 2364 – 2376).
At the junction of Stratford Road and Spring Lane.
At the junction of Spring Lane and Belton Close.
Stratford Road service road, opposite the dentist
School Road opposite properties 89 – 95
The public have been invited to take part in a National Moment of Reflection to mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and reflect on her life and legacy.
The National Moment of Reflection will take place at 8pm on Sunday 18 September, the night before the State Funeral, and be marked by a one-minute silence.
The silence can be marked privately at home, with friends and family, out on doorsteps or the street with neighbours, or at locally arranged community events and vigils.
The Parish Council would like to welcome members of the public wishing to gather for the National Moment of Reflection to the Pavilion at 7.45pm on Sunday 18th September, where tea and coffee will be provided, and the one-minute silence observed at 8pm.
Residents wishing to lay flowers can do so in the Memorial Garden on the corner of the A3400 and Old Warwick Road.