A mountain bike was stolen overnight on Wednesday 21st April following a garage break in in Blackberry Avenue.

“INAPPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENT"

DECEMBER 2009:

Solihull Council refused 2 planning applications for marinas on the Grand Union in Knowle. They were both viewed as INAPPROPRIATE FOR THE GREEN BELT.

Warwick District Council’s Area Planning Officer, Martin Haslett, wrote to the developer (GPM Marinas), to advise that their marina proposals for Sands Farm, on the Lapworth/Hockley Heath/Stratford District , are viewed as INAPPROPRIATE FOR THE GREEN BELT.

FEBRUARY 2010:

The developer sent to Mr Haslett a “Statement of Material Considerations”, asking the Council to override the Green Belt restrictions. This was supported by a document from British Waterways, quoting data from a 2006/2007 survey, in support of “The Need For (Extra) Moorings in Solihull”.

MARCH 2010:

The Local Residents Marina Opposition Group submitted 3 detailed rebuttals of the arguments in the developer’s Statement of Material Considerations, highlighting the lack of any, up-to-date evidence of need for a new marina at the Sands Farm location, or on the Stratford Canal, in Warwick District.

IN PARTICULAR, WE POINTED OUT THAT THERE ARE CURRENTLY 8 MOORING SITES, ON THE STRATFORD CANAL. HALF OF THESE HAVE VACANCIES, & NONE OF THEM HAVE WAITING LISTS.

As a result, Mr Haslett wrote to the developer, advising that their “evidence” related to Solihull & querying if GPM has any evidence of need for a marina ON THE STRATFORD CANAL IN WARWICK DISTRICT. The developer appears to have carried out no work, to justify their claim, and has asked British Waterways to supply some evidence.

WHAT’S NEXT?

THE BRITISH WATERWAYS “EVIDENCE” HAS BEEN PROMISED TO MR HASLETT “SOON”. WHEN HE GETS IT, WE EXPECT HIM TO REFER THE MARINA PLANS TO THE PLANNING COMMITTEE (POSSIBLY ON 9th OR 30th JUNE OR JULY 21).

WE WILL LET YOU KNOW WHEN THE PLANNING COMMITTEE IS CONFIRMED. PLEASE TRY TO ATTEND, TO MAKE YOUR VIEWS KNOWN!

Dear Villager
It is with regret I have to inform you of the likely demise of your local residents association. This is due to lack of volunteer committee members leading to a lack of volunteers for the 4 positions of officers of the committee.
The current 3 officers of the committee (Chair, Secretary and Treasurer) will be standing down at this year’s AGM and it seems unlikely that anyone will step forward to take on these roles.
Over the past few years the HHRA has continued to function with dwindling numbers, and a perceived dwindling of public interest, and will continue to function until the AGM on June 10th 2010, 8pm, Hockley Heath Pavilion, where unless new ideas for it's direction and fresh recruits are identified, it will close.
All funds and functions will be integrated into the Parish Council or ceased.
Yours Sincerely,
Stu Barbour (Chairperson)
Joyce Duffield (Secretary)
Annie Rayson (Treasurer)
4th May 2010.

A Cub found a Silver ring in Hockley Heath park on Tuesday 18th May.

by Annie Rayson, outgoing Treasurer, HHRA

GREAT NEWS! ! !

Against all the odds, Hockley Heath Residents Association

IS CONTINUINGwith a new team, its first meeting being held on

WEDNESDAY, 14 JULY,commencing at 8.15pm,at the Pavilion in the Recreation Ground off Old Warwick Road (the time and venue for subsequent meetings is yet to be agreed).

Please go along and offer your support. The Residents Association is evolving, readdressing its role within the community and its links with other organisations, such as the Parish Council. Be an active part of your community, make a difference, join in, voice your opinion, help reshape the association into an even better forum for your village.

The Grand Fete was a yet again a great success and a very enjoyable day out for the family. With sunny weather and an excellent variety of attractions turnout was good.

Here are a few images from the day.

Many thanks to Tracie, Russ and Wendy for their enormous efforts.

Hockley Heath Cubs Simpsons Splash!

How many balloons in the Ferrari?

Classic cars..

Knowle, Dorridge and Hockley Heath has a new Neighbourhood Police Sergeant – Jerome Moran.

Jerome joins from Coventry Police where he’s spent the last four years tackling crime in a challenging residential area of the city.

The Hanover Housing Group (http://www.hanover.org.uk/) is developing proposals to redevelop the Nag’s Head site to deliver a quality housing development for older people.

Notice is given that a meeting of the above will be held on Thursday 16th September 2010 at Hockley Heath Pavilion commencing at 8pm.

This meeting has been convened by Hockley Heath Parish Council Mrs Hilary Goodreid (Clerk to Hockley Heath Parish Council) Councillor Peter Rayson (Chair for Hockley Heath Parish Council) Dated: Wednesday 8th September 2010

Members of the press and public are welcome to attend