Business Advice

General Information

The Community & Economic Regeneration Unit provides information and support to companies interested in investing in Solihull, whether new to the area, or an existing company in the Borough.

The Business Investment Team are here to assist, support and offer guidance to business in Solihull. Services can include identifying commercial premises in the Borough, providing local demographic information, or identifying a key contact within our own organisation.

So whether you have a question about local public transport routes, access to workforce or supply chain chain and would welcome a visit offering you a chance to raise concerns and find out more, then please contact us through the details below.

More information on the services that we offer is contained below;

• Commercial Property / Development Search
• Economic and Labour Market Information
• Tours around Solihull and visits to sites / premises
• Introduction to agents and developers
• Business Support Services
• Recruitment Support
• Information on Business Sectors and Clusters within Solihull
• Corporate Social Responsibility - CSR
• Social Enterprise Development

Useful Publications

The team produces an array of useful publications such as the

• Solihull Business Directory (hard copies available upon request)
• Commercial Property Brochure
• Solihull Economic Development Strategy
• Economic Assessment
• List of Major Employers and information packs on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

For a full list of publications visit the Economic and Labour Market Information . We are also able to offer information on an adhoc basis, so give us a call and we'll do our best to help.

Useful Websites

There are also a number of external agencies who can offer advice and support to your business.

• Business Link
• Companies House

Other agencies that can provide advice to businesses, on a whole range of subjects can be found on the Department for Trade and Industry website.

Contact Details

If you have a general query you can either:

• Fill in a General Enquiry Form and we will aim to respond to your enquiry within 24 hours,
• Call us on 0121 704 6151,
• Email us at economicdev@solihull.gov.uk,
• or write to us at: Community & Economic Regeneration, Solihull MBC, PO BOX 18, Council House, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 9QS.