Ich bin ein Commoner. One parish for Balsall Common?

Berlin had its Wall, dividing the city along the East and West. Balsall Common has the parish boundary, dividing the village along East and West. And there the similarity ends; one has long been dismantled in the interest of prosperity, harmony and peace. A unified Balsall Common awaits those who dare to try.
Balsall Parish councillor Raymond Ritchie explains all and invites you to contact Solihull Council with your views and attend the meeting next Thursday 7.30pm (29th March) at the heart of England School (details to follow early next week).
March 22, 2012 |

Stunning views of Chattaways ruins to remain in Balsall Common?

The incredible views in the centre of Balsall Common where Chattaways and other commercial premises were demolished to make way for a Sainsburys could remain a tourist attraction for some time to come.

 

The developers responsible for the project were placed into receivership by their bankers after getting caught up in a spiral of rising costs.   The bank is currently working through the process of finding a buyer for the land, bids for which were due in by 20th February.
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March 2, 2012 |

Balsall Parish Council meeting at Chadwick End Village Hall

Balsall Parish Council logo

Balsall Parish Council has called an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held at Chadwick End Village Hall on Monday 16th August at 7:30 pm. Items for discussion include the future management and usage of Chadwick End Village Hall, various proposals for ongoing improvements to Willow Park on Needlers End Lane and a planning application for the demolition and replacement of Blenheim Cottage in Fen End.
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August 11, 2010 |