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Consultation on Local Pharmacy Services

Solihull Council would like to hear people’s views on a draft Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) which will help ensure residents have good access to local pharmacy (chemist) services.

This is a follow-up consultation from a survey carried out in September asking for people’s views on pharmacy services in Solihull.

The draft PNA looks at the current provision of pharmaceutical services across Solihull and whether they meet the current and future needs of residents, identifying any potential gaps in services.

NHS England will use the PNA when making decisions regarding applications for new or changes to, existing pharmaceutical services. It will also be used by NHS England, Solihull Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Solihull Council to inform their commissioning of local pharmaceutical services.

The draft PNA has been put together on behalf of Solihull Health and Wellbeing Board using the analysis of local health needs, local information, intelligence, and surveys with the public and pharmacies.

People are invited to read the draft PNA and share their views by completing a short survey at: www.solihull.gov.uk/consultation

The closing date for the consultation is Monday 22 January 2018.  Feedback will be used to inform the final PNA which will be ready for publication by 1 April 2018.

For more information contact Claire Cook, Communications Officer, on 0121 704 6136.

Aylesbury House

Aylesbury House Hotel – Update

The Parish Council have been advised that Spitfire took the difficult decision at the end of 2017 to withdraw from the Aylesbury House development. Spitfire stated:

“We were careful to select a new developer for the site. It was important the new developer shared our values for quality and design”.

The site which now has planning consent will be developed by Cameron Homes.

Hockley Heath Park

Tesco Bags of Help – Fundraising for Play Equipment in Hockley Heath Park

The Hockley Heath Residents Association, with support from the Parish Council, have applied for a Tesco grant and have successfully been shortlisted to receive a prize of either £1,000, £2,000 or £4,000 towards play equipment for younger children in the park. Throughout January and February shoppers at a number of regional Tesco stores can vote for 3 projects, of which the Youngsters of Hockley Heath is one, by dropping a token in a voting box – you may have seen them by the entrance to Tesco stores. Please vote for this local project, your support is very much appreciated.

Planning

Planning Applications and how to comment on them…

Let’s be honest, the only time most of us have any dealings with planning is when the neighbours want to build and extension, or a new residential development is planned in the village.  Planning is a very sensitive issue – especially when we feel that our lives will be negatively affected.  It is worth mentioning that not all planning is ‘bad’ planning.

Below we highlight links to various documents which may help you to deal with planning matters.  If you are confused or concerned, it maybe that one or more of these documents will be able to help.  Don’t forget that you can always call the planning case officer and ask questions for clarification of points.  Should you wish to support or object to a planning application, make sure that you quote policy numbers from the Local Plan to support your stance, and be focused on your issues.

What is NOT material consideration:

Devaluation of property
Loss of private view
Breach of a restrictive covenant
Loss of business (from competition etc.)
Disturbance caused by construction
Who the applicant or intended occupant is

What IS material consideration:

Overlooking / loss of privacy
Traffic
Loss of light / overshadowing
Noise
Effect on listed buildings and conservation areas
Parking
Highways safety
Layout and density of building
Design / appearance / materials
Government Policy
Disabled persons access
Previous planning decisions (including appeal decisions)
Nature Conservation
Need

How to respond to Planning Applications: an 8 step guide – this is produced by Campaign to Protect Rural England and National Association of Local Councils.   It gives a clear guide as to what to comment on / what not to comment on and how to word your comments for best effect.

National Planning Policy Framework: sets out the Governments planning policies and how they are expected to be applied.  It provides the framework within which local people and their accountable councils can produce their own local and neighbourhood plans.

Do you need permission? What is permitted development?  These questions are clearly answered on the Planning Portal website.  On this website you can click on the interactive property – detached house / terrace / flat/shop and this takes you to a quick guide to permitted development.  On the right hand side of the page are links to common projects undertaken.

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Calling all volunteers – we are giving Hockley Heath a Spring Clean! Friday 21st April 2017

Following last years November tidy, Hockley Heath Parish Council and Solihull Council are working together again to hold a one day local tidy up.

Friday 21st April 10am – 2pm

Meet at the Hockley Heath Recreation Ground car park, Old Warwick Road.

For further information, please call Maria Vernon on 07974 79 55 88 or email hhpc2009@hotmail.com

All protective equipment and tools for the work will be provided.

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Spotlight on GP Appointments – public meeting called

March 16 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Venue: Concert Room, Solihull Moors FC Stadium, Damson Park, Solihull, B92 9EJ

 Fed up with hearing that GP appointments are hard to come by? Come to a public meeting about the situation in Solihull.

Attendees to this open meeting will be able to hear views from informed speakers on the pressures facing local services, and to take part in the Access to GP Appointments in Solihull Survey, which has been created to review patients’ experiences of access to health services at their GP surgeries.

Speakers will include Tony Green from the Patient Participation Group Network and Dr Susan Harrower from Coventry Road Practice, Sheldon who will be answering questions about the ongoing issues facing GP services and their appointments systems.

Places are limited, so book one now using our booking form or call 0121 704 7861 between 10am-3pm, or email enquiries@healthwatchsolihull.org.uk.

And if you cannot attend, you can still contribute to the survey.