The Knowle Society

Matters discussed by the Trustee Directors in June 2009 • The Trustee Directors decided at their May 2009 meeting to report the topics that were discussed at their committee meetings. This is the second such report. Discussion on Society matters is welcomed on the 'Forum'. 21st Jun

What is Solhull Council planning for waste management this autumn? • Jim Harte, Highways & Transport, Solihull Council will be giving a brief presentation on the plans for introducing new waste and recyling facilities in Solhull in the Autumn. 17th Jun

New Bus Timetables • The revised bus timetables from Knowle to Solihull (and return) are now available on this site. 2nd Jun

Public Meeting about Safe Routes To School at Knowle • The Knowle Society is delighted to announce that SMBC has agreed to work with the Society in holding a public meeting about the controversial Safe Routes To School proposal for Arden School. This is to be held at 7.30pm on Thursday 16th July [NOT 19th June as earlier notified] in Knowle Village Hall. Exhibition available from 6.30pm. 1st Jun

Sainsbury store proposal in Dorridge • How is The Knowle Society planning to be involved in the discussions concerning this proposed development? 31st May

Knowle Green Community Project - Update 1 • The project to improve the area around and including the bus shelter is still at a very early stage - it has yet to produce formal plans or to raise any significant funding. However the consultants Groundwork West Midlands, are about to embark on the first stage. 11th May

Civic Trust announces that it is entering administration • The trustees of the Civic Trust announced on 17th April 2009 that the Civic Trust is to be placed into administration. The Knowle Society is registered with the Civic Trust. A new 'Civic Trust Initiative' was formed on 2nd June. 18th Apr