We are in the middle of the 16 days of action against gender-based violence campaign. In my column last week I talked about our launch event, but that was only the start.

Pool covers have recently been installed at Solihull’s leisure centres, helping improve the energy efficiency of the swimming pools.

Following the withdrawal of Solihull’s Draft Local Plan, the Council is building on the work already undertaken to develop a new Plan for the borough by issuing a ‘call-for-site submissions’, as set out in the report to Full Council in October.

Corey joined the team at Chelmsley Wood Library in June 2023, thanks to the Council’s Supported Employment scheme which aims to help adults with learning disabilities into paid work.