Tweet Local Housebuilding SurveyLet’s improve our local community Bickenhill 2025 Survey Current Local Issues National Issues Get involved Your details Leave this field blank Solihull has been given new housebuilding targets by the Labour Government - a 52% increase on previous targets. This means more housebuilding in our area—we have no choice in this matter. However, your Conservative team in Solihull are working hard to ensure that this housing is in the right place with the infrastructure needed. We want to hear your views! What is your view of building on the greenbelt? Greenbelt should never be built on It is ok to build on greenbelt in limited circumstances All greenbelt development is OK If you had to prioritise one thing from new development, what would it be? Contribution to Transport Infrastructure Contribution to local services and facilities Increasing the amount of affordable housing included Using sustainable/environmentally friendly construction methods Other… Enter other… Do you agree with Keir Starmer’s plan to make it easier for developers to build on greenbelt land? Yes No Unsure Do you think local schools have enough capacity to cope with extra housebuilding in our area? Questions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being totally insufficient, and 10 being completely sufficient 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Do you think local medical services (e.g. GPs and Pharmacies) have enough capacity to cope with extra housebuilding in our area? Questions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being totally insufficient, and 10 being completely sufficient, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Do you have children or young adults who are likely to want to buy their first home in this area? Yes No Unsure Which THREE of the below issues are most important to you? More homes that local people can afford to buy Supporting local shops & businesses Improving air quality Leisure, libraries & culture Keeping Council Tax low Improving green spaces and maintenance of parks Recycling and rubbish collection More support for renters Parking Reducing Council waste & bureaucracy Road and pothole repairs Caring for the elderly and vulnerable School place provision Protecting green spaces from development Improving access to transport Tackling congestion Tackling crime and anti -social behaviour How would you rate the services that you receive from Solihull Council? Questions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 on a scale of 1-10? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Which party would you rather have running your council? Conservative Labour Reform UK LibDem Green Other… Enter other… Are there any other comments you would like to make about housebuilding and development in your area?
