Volunteers will be able to look at small electrical items for repair.
Author: Clare Wood
Accessibility: image with cake and drinks, providing dates for the forthcoming drop in cafe held at the Pavilion every other Tuesday from 10am to 12noon (18th August, 8th September and 22nd September 2026)
Warwick District Council have received updated information in relation to this application.
Regulation 19 is a formal, legal stage set out in the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012. For the SWLP this is the final draft version of the plan before submission to the Government for examination.
All previously‑considered strategic development options around Hockley Heath have been removed from the SWLP Regulation 19 consultation, which runs from 21 July to 8 September 2026. However Lapworth, Hatton and Kingswood continue to be identified as strategic growth locations. Even though all strategic sites around Hockley Heath have been removed, the Planning Inspector has the power to recommend changes. Until the plan has completed that process and is formally adopted, there remains a degree of uncertainty.
Residents are encouraged to review the consultation documents and submit comments if they wish. Representations (comments) must be made directly to Stratford‑on‑Avon District Council or Warwick District Council by 23:59 on 8 September 2026. The link to the Consultation on the SWLP website is included here: South Warwickshire Local Plan.
The Parish Council has been provided with a hard copy of the consultation documentation which will be available for residents to view most Tuesday mornings until 8 September 2026 in the Pavilion hall.
Land to the West of Stratford Road, Hockley Heath
Solihull Council are keen to understand more about how you use and value your local public open spaces and recreation facilities and what might improve their attractiveness to local people.
Accessibility – picture of summer scene with date of forthcoming Hockley Heath Parish Council’s Drop in Cafe, which are 21st July and 4th and 18th August 2026 from 10am to 12noon.
The Parish Council has been approached by a land promoter regarding early‑stage proposals for a potential development of around 60 houses to the east of Park View in Hockley Heath.
The Parish Council invited the promoter to attend its next Parish Council meeting to outline their intentions in a public forum, but have declined at this time.
The Parish Council will consider any formal planning application through the usual consultation process.
Accessibility – Lone Star Land consultation document with information on how to respond to the consultation and map showing an aerial view of Hockley Heath with land highlighted in blue to the east of Park View
Updated: Met Office issues red heat-health alert
This has now been extended to 11pm on Friday 26 June 2026.
The Met Office has issued a red heat-health alert for Solihull from 9:00am on Wednesday 24 June 2026 until 9:00pm on Thursday 25 June 2026. GPs and Public Health in Solihull are strongly urging people to take care of themselves and others in the current extreme heat conditions.
A red heat-health alert indicates that a severe heatwave could have impacts beyond health and social care with potential effects on transport systems, food, water, energy supplies and businesses, and indicates a risk to life for even the healthy population.
The vulnerable and those who are at-risk are more likely to suffer in the heat and could become seriously ill with health complications. However, in these conditions anyone could be at risk.
Take care of yourself
- The recent hot weather is forecast to continue for the foreseeable future leading to calls for people to look out for the vulnerable.
- Although welcomed by most, hot weather can cause a real danger to health particularly to the very elderly and the seriously ill.
- People with existing medical conditions and the very young are also potentially at risk during the warm spell.
Whilst we want everyone to enjoy this warm weather, it is important that we all take simple steps to help us stay healthy at this time.
People who are elderly, the very young and those with chronic conditions are more at risk, so we urge you to check on vulnerable friends and neighbours every day during the heatwave.
For help and advice, please call the Solihull Helpline on 0121 704 8080.
Stay hydrated
It is easy to become dehydrated in hot weather as we can soon lose more fluid than we take in, and even people at the peak of physical fitness can become ill if they are not careful. To keep hydrated:
- drink cold non-alcoholic drinks regularly
- keep out of the sun during the hottest times of the day (between 11:00am and 3:00pm)
- avoid physical exertion in the heat where possible
Top tips to keep cool
Below are some tips to keep yourself and others cool and what to do if someone feels unwell.
Stay out of the heat
- Stay out of the sun and don’t go out between 11:00am and 3:00pm (the hottest part of the day), especially if you’re vulnerable to the effects of heat.
- Take a bottle of water with you when out and about and especially when travelling by car or public transport.
- Wear loose, light coloured, cotton clothing, and a hat if you do go outdoors.
- Spend time in the shade and avoid strenuous physical activity.
- Plan ahead so that you don’t have to go out in extreme heat by making sure you have enough supplies, food, water and any medications you need. Ask a friend or relative to help you stock up if you’re vulnerable to the effects of heat.
- Stay tuned to the weather forecast on the radio or TV, or at the Met Office website.
Cool yourself down
- Have cool baths or showers, and splash yourself with cool (but not very cold) water, or place a damp cloth on the back of your neck to cool down.
- Drink cold drinks regularly, such as water and fruit juice, even if you’re not thirsty. Try to avoid tea, coffee and alcohol.
- Eat normally even though you may not be as hungry, you need a normal diet to replace salt losses from sweating. Try to have more cold foods, such as salads and fruit, as these contain a lot of water.
Keep your environment cool
- Turn off non-essential lights and electrical equipment – they generate heat.
- Identify the coolest room in the house so you know where to go to keep cool. Try to sleep in the coolest room too.
- Shut windows and pull down the shades when it is hotter outside. If it’s safe, open them for ventilation when it is cooler.
- Keep rooms cool by keeping curtains closed while it’s hot outside (use light-coloured curtains if possible, as metallic blinds and dark curtains can make the room hotter).
- Electric fans may provide some relief, however, at temperatures above 35°C they may cause dehydration. The advice is not to aim the fan directly on the body and to have regular drinks.
Look out for others
- Check up on friends, relatives and neighbours who may be less able to look after themselves every day during a heatwave. Make sure they have supplies of food, water and their normal medication.
- Ensure that babies, children or elderly people are not left alone in stationary cars.
Seek advice if you have any concerns
- People with heart problems, breathing difficulties or serious illnesses may find their symptoms become worse in hot weather, so make sure you have enough medicines in stock and take extra care to keep cool. Contact your GP if your symptoms become worse.
- Contact your doctor, a pharmacist or NHS 111 if you are worried about your health or someone else’s health during a heatwave, especially if you are taking medication, if you feel unwell or have any unusual symptoms.
Take extra care with food
When it’s hot, bacteria on food can multiply very quickly, which increases the risk of food poisoning. So, it’s important to make sure food is:
- kept in cooler bags when taking it home from the supermarket or out for a picnic
- not left in hot cars and put in the fridge as soon as you get home – the temperature of the fridge should be between 0 and 5 degrees Celsius
- kept out of the sun
- only out of the fridge for the shortest time possible – no more than a couple of hours
Take care with bins and waste
Bins and waste can attract flies and maggots and start to smell in the heat, so make sure you:
- move bins out of direct sunlight and keep their lids closed at all times
- double bag food waste and nappies and squeeze the air out of the top of the bags before you tie them
- clean bins with disinfectant after they have been emptied – you can pour boiling water over them to kill any maggots
- recycle as much as possible to reduce waste
Looking after pets
Your pets and other animals can also suffer heatstroke in hot weather if they don’t keep cool.
Never leave animals inside a car on a hot day and make sure they have:
- plenty of clean, fresh water to drink
- a cool and shady place to rest
It’s also important to cover pet food dishes to prevent flies laying eggs on the food.
Contact a vet if you are worried that an animal is suffering from heatstroke.
More information about looking after dogs in hot weather is on the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) website.
Please see below, details of an emergency road closure:
Works on behalf of: Severn Trent Water.
Reason for closure: Short Comm pipe Renew 25mm – visible leak.
Name of road and extent affected: OUTSIDE 1A Kineton Lane, Hockley Heath.
Dates and times of closure: 23/06/26-26/06/26 at 16.00hrs.
Access for emergency services can be maintained: YES.
Contact Name: STW West Scheduling Team.
Contact Details: 02079494510.
Plan of works attached: No.