The Dickens Heath The Hillfield & Monkspath Directory
April 2020
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Editor’s notes
Welcome to the April edition of The Dickens Heath Directory and The Hillfield & Monkspath Monthly.
This one is very unique, as under these very uncertain circumstances it was felt the best option to publish was to have a combined magazine for both Dickens Heath Directory and Hillfield & Monkspath Monthly to maintain the support and promotion of local businesses at this difficult time. Its important to point out that at the time of going to print all the information was correct, however, some details and closures may have occurred whilst in print. We hope everyone can keep supporting all local business without any detriment to their own health. Many events for Easter and beyond have already been cancelled but with care you can still venture out for some fresh air, we are lucky enough to have parks, canals and lakes to wonder around, make the most of these. Maybe we can all just pretend it’s Christmas holidays, have a box set binge and enjoy the company of our loved ones even if via skype or video calls! Its very important at times like this to keep in touch however possible and try not to panic. Look after yourselves, look out for your neighbours and remember “Keep washing your hands!!” We hope to be back with a bumper issue of news, what’s on and great offers very soon.
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This year’s budget did not feature any increase in inheritance tax allowances. However, make sure you don’t lose out on allowances that are available due to not having an up to date Will.
bankruptcy proceedings. A discretionary trust does not fall within the definition of “descendant� and so this means you could lose your entitlement to the RNRB.
If your Will is more than 3 years’ old, depending on how it is drafted, your estate may not be entitled to claim the Residential Nil Rate Band (“RNRBâ€?). The RNRB was first introduced in 2017 and is due to increase to ÂŁ175,000 on 6 April 2020.
If you have not made or amended your Will in the past 3 years or if your Will places your property in a discretionary trust, it is advisable that you assess this to ensure you do not miss out on a potential tax allowance of ÂŁ350,000.
The RNRB is an allowance that may be claimed, alongside the Ordinary Nil Rate Band, if you pass on a property which was your main residence in your Will. Any unused portion of the RNRB is transferable between spouses/civil partners and so you could be entitled to claim up to ÂŁ350,000 of this nil rate allowance on the second death. The property will have to pass to “direct descendantsâ€?, which includes children, grandchildren and even stepchildren. Further, if you had to sell your main residence for instance to move into residential care or downsize, your estate would still qualify for the RNRB (or a portion of it).
If you would like some further information in this regard, please contact Eleanor Holland from The Wilkes Partnership Solicitors – eholland@wilkes.co.uk
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You could, however, lose the RNRB if your Will puts your property in a discretionary trust, even if it was for the benefit of your descendants. This was a mechanism utilised in the past to protect the property should any beneficiaries divorce or face 8
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Par ish Co un cil News Parish Council Meetings
As of writing, with social distancing being encouraged due to the coronavirus, it looks increasingly likely that future Parish Council meetings will have to be suspended – please check our website or Facebook page for the latest update, or contact the Clerk directly.
Update on Village Green and Playground
The Parish Council are delighted to report that on February 21st 2020 the ownership of the Village Green was transferred to Solihull MBC. Solihull MBC are now in the process of advertising the lease of the Village Green to the Parish Council, and you may have seen posters up on lamp posts around the Village Green or in the local press. This final step in the process is expected to take a few months, but once the lease is signed and the Parish Council have responsibility for the Village Green – we can finally move forward with updating the playground. This has been a very long negotiation process, and it is very good news that the Village Green is finally in public hands.
Additional Trees for Dickens Heath
Parish Councillor Mike Small is leading our project to plant additional trees in the village. On March 15th Mike joined members of Dickens Heath Scouts to plant saplings on the Village Green. Solihull MBC have pledged to plant a quarter of a million trees in the next 10 years, and Dickens Heath is officially their first partner in this. Well done to everybody involved!
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Dickens Heath Library Opening Hours
The Parish Council were very disappointed to learn in February that SMBC still planned to go ahead with a pilot of reduced opening hours for our Library – particularly disappointing given that the Parish Council had sold its premises at Waterside in order to co-locate in the Library and contribute towards the running costs. SMBC Senior Library officers attended our February meeting where a large number of residents conveyed how passionately they felt that the Library should not have any reduction in opening hours. The SMBC officers took this on board and a Library Working Group has now been set up to look at issues including the Library’s opening hours, when residents would like it to be open, and whether opening hours could be extended on a self-service basis. The first meeting of the Working Group was due to take place at the end of March, but this is now likely to be postponed.
Dickens Heath In Bloom 2020
Following last year’s In Bloom success of a Silver Gilt medal, we are most definitely aiming for Gold in 2020. We have formed a committee of In Bloom volunteers who have been looking at colour schemes, planting out and discussing other enhancements that can be made to the village. The next meeting had been scheduled for late in March – but in light of the latest advice concerning coronavirus, this has now been postponed. We hope that this can soon be rearranged, and that we can make progress on our In Bloom plans – but it is clearly going to be a very challenging time for all.
And Finally In this very difficult time – be
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Telephone: 07772 469 271 Email: dickensheathpc@hotmail.com Visit: www.dickensheathpc.org.uk c/o Dickens Heath Library, Old Dickens Heath Rd, Dickens Heath, Solihull B90 1SD
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Computer Services 19. Ben the PC Doctor 0800 040 7924
Gas Engineers 25. Stephen Smith & Son 0121 247 4957 Golf Club 10. Kings Norton Golf 01564 826789 Hairdresser 21. Salon 335 0121 448 4430 Health Care and Medical Services 10. Fountain Court 0121 514 1159 26. Home Instead 01564 330395
Landscaping 6. CleanTheDrive.com 0121 369 2263 21. Mid Garden Maintenance 07759 540985 6. Project Paving & Landscaping 0121 652 0145 MP 14. Saqib Bhatti 0121 711 7029
Restaurants & Pubs 11. Auntie Annie’s 11. Fieldhouse 0121 703 9209 5. Giovanni’s 0121 744 8088 27. Greens 15. Sweet Chillies 0121 443 2737 23. Tap & Tandoor 0121 711 1166 5. Taste Collective 23. Vita Coffee & Deserts Solicitors 8. The Wilkes Partnership 0121 733 8000 Tree Surgeon 6. Shirley Heath Trees 01564 700143 Windows, Doors 9. Window Fix Solihull 0121 704 1339
Pre School & Nurseries 1.Blossoms Pre School 07944 543874 Plumbing Services & Supplies 1. Edwards 0121 764 4626 25. Stephen Smith & Son 0121 247 4957
Suduko answers (from page 20)
Next Meeting on Weds 1st April @ That Funky Golf Place, Becketts Farm, Alcester Rd, Wythall B47 6AJ from 6pm Contact: gail@ortonmedia.co.uk to book your place
To advertise please call Gail on 0121 745 8904 or email gail@ortonmedia.co.uk
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