Current news News search 26 May, 2022 A statement from Nick Page, CEO of Solihull Council Solihull Council CEO Nick Page responds to the findings of the independent national Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel 24 May, 2022 Armed Forces Community Garden officially unveiled A new Armed Forces Community Garden at Hillfield Park in Solihull was unveiled on Friday 20 May thanks to a collaboration between the Royal British Legion Warwickshire & Birmingham County and Solihull Council. 24 May, 2022 Enterprise Centre open day this Thursday Solihull Enterprise Centre in Chelmund’s Cross is opening its doors this Thursday for a special drop-in open day and chance to meet local businesses that are using its offices 24 May, 2022 Schools compete in reuse and recycling challenge Schools across Solihull went head to head recently in the Toy Amnesty Schools Challenge, jointly organised by The Appliance Recycling Group and Solihull Zero Wasters. 23 May, 2022 New Family Hubs for Solihull Solihull children and families will benefit from new Family Hubs where they’ll be able to get the support and services they need. The Council has got £1m from the Government to create up to seven Hubs spread across the borough. 23 May, 2022 Solihull pupils encourage newts with pond planting Eco Club pupils from Arden Secondary School have helped create new habitats for newts and other pond wildlife by planting hundreds of aquatic plants at the ponds at Bridge Meadow Drive. 19 May, 2022 19 May 2022 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council At Tuesday’s Council meeting we elected the Mayor for the next civic year and I unveiled my new Cabinet. Having experienced a pandemic-disrupted mayoralty, Council has asked Cllr Ken Meeson to continue as our Mayor for another year. 19 May, 2022 St Peter’s pupils join the campaign to reduce air pollution Next month it’s Clean Air Day – and students at St Peter’s Catholic School have a message for drivers - ‘Stop idling, don’t pollute - protect children and the environment’. 18 May, 2022 Councillor Ken Meeson elected as the new Mayor of Solihull Councillor Ken Meeson was invested as the 69th Mayor of Solihull at the Full Council meeting on Tuesday 17 May. 17 May, 2022 Solihull Faiths Forum share their faiths with local Girl Guiding groups Members of Solihull Faiths Forum recently spent an evening sharing their faiths with Girl Guiding groups from across Solihull, in the first ‘Faiths for Fun’ event. 16 May, 2022 Solihull Council three-year environmental programme shortlisted for national conservation award A three-year environmental programme developed and delivered by Solihull Council which involved 24 separate projects across Solihull borough has been shortlisted for a national conservation award. 13 May, 2022 Online informational event for people interested in fostering in Solihull Solihull Council is hosting a virtual informational event for people who would like to find out more about becoming a foster carer. The event takes place on Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 18 May, 6.30pm - 7.30pm, during Foster Care Fortnight. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page ›› Last page Last » News archive 2022 April Changes to land charges in Solihull Solihull becomes ‘Tree City of the World’ Two offenders successfully convicted for fly-tipping in Solihull Free leisure centre membership for people with Parkinson’s Energy Bill Rebate payments now processed for 1st April direct debit payers Receiving your energy bill rebate: important update for direct debit payers March Council meetings back on Public-i End of free COVID testing Solihull to transfer local land charge search Solihull Local Plan – Update 28 March 2022 25 March - Message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant Have your say in the local elections on 5 May Local school children get a lesson on local wildlife Rising sports stars in Solihull urged to apply for sponsorship scheme 24 March 2022 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Celebrating World Autism Acceptance Week with gym users in Solihull Next week is Council Tax direct debit deadline - don’t miss out! ‘Dennis to the Rescue’ visits Langley Secondary School Swipe for Change into Action Solihull and help local homeless people Solihull Council launches its self-driving shuttle at Birmingham Airport New mental health drop in service to start in April Community-led cycling and walking scheme delivers Better Streets in Berkswell 18 March 2022 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council 17 March - Message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant Fantastic response to Solihull’s Youth Climate Action Survey Planting more trees for the Queen’s Jubilee Dickens Heath by-election to take place on Thursday 7 April Solihull flies the flag for Commonwealth Day 2022 Solihull supports Social Care Day of Remembrance and Reflection Solihull taxi drivers find out how they can turn their old black cab into a zero emission electric vehicle 11 March 2022 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Charity and community events - fees clarification Sign up for Council Tax direct debits now Council shows support for International Women’s Day How you can help Ukraine Solihull Council teams up with Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and Severn Trent for Commonwealth Forest at Hope Coppice 3 March 2022 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Birmingham 2022 Festival: Commonwealth Games cultural events come to Solihull Annual count shows rough sleeping in Solihull consistently low Innovative business school returns to Solihull to help start-ups ‘get unstuck’ Council introduces ‘great care, great careers’ workforce strategy February Solihull welcomes Transport Minister to showcase cutting-edge CAV technology 25 February 2022 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Solihull Council agrees budget for 2022/23 and new council tax rate Celebrating four years of supporting children and families through ACE. New HGV signage in Kingshurst and Fordbridge to address safety concerns 25 February - Message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health Plans for emerging Chelmsley Wood town centre masterplan go on show Solihull Council and the National Trust announce Planting Our Future partnership First phase of site clearance and demolition gets underway in Kingshurst Solihull Council responds to Joint Targeted Area Inspection Solihull Council partners with Severn Trent and Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games for carbon neutral legacy 18 February 2022 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Storm warning Solihull gears up for Fairtrade Fortnight Solihull Local Plan – Inspectors Letter 17 February 2022 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Council fraud alert after Government energy rebate announcement Council hosted Job Fair brings big employers to town Mayor welcomes President of National Association of Retired Police Officers to Solihull Government announces energy rebate – are you eligible? Top prize for Solihull Council’s housing service The Highway Code has changed Solihull celebrates its ties to WH Auden with first ever festival 14 February 2022 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council People urged to ignore fostering myths Planting trees for the Queen’s Jubilee Solihull says no to sexual abuse and sexual violence 10 February - Message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant 3 February 2022 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council It’s time to get on your bike! Council supports LGBT+ History Month ‘Get Set for the Games’ as organisers mark six months to go until Birmingham 2022 January 28 January 2022 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Solihull Council ranked as one of the top performers in UK climate change table Protect yourself from online fraud and scams ‘Small is Beautiful’ – free exhibition and event at The Core Two Closure Orders issued for criminality and anti-social behaviour New astro pitch for Tudor Grange Leisure Centre Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies – join the cast! People urged to have their say on a plan to tackle health inequalities across Solihull Could you be a foster carer? 17 January 2022 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Regional winter plan pledges to protect rough sleepers Search is on for 2,022 inspirational people to carry the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton around England 7 January – Message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant Waste, recycling and cleansing services Solihull Jab Cab: taxi service to help residents get their COVID-19 vaccinations 2021 December 23 December – Message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant 22 December 2021 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Christmas Message from the Mayor of Solihull 2021 Free transportation available for residents to get vaccinated before Christmas Council awards new mental health community services contracts Christmas treats for homeless families 17 December 2021 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Mayor of Solihull opens Soroptimist International Centenary Wood in Dorridge Park New vaccination centre opens at Jaguar Land Rover LOC in Solihull Christmas Parking Enforcement Suspension The Council’s Environmental Crime Strategy and two Public Space Protection Orders are out for consultation Students put their climate questions to the Leader of Solihull Council 13 December 2021 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council 9 December – Message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant Young Solihull artists add a splash of colour to Mayoral Christmas festivities New club premises are a punch above eBikes come to Solihull Statement from the Leader at Solihull Full Council – 7 December 2021 Public offered a better way to help rough sleepers this winter Statement from the Leader of Solihull Council Free Fantastical Christmas Mix Up tour makes its way through Solihull Solihull Council launches visitor survey to seek views on Chelmsley Wood Town Centre Celebrating National Tree Week November Find out if you’re eligible for the Discretionary Housing Payments Scheme Bird flu – UK-wide housing measures introduced today to protect poultry and captive birds against avian flu Kingshurst regeneration gathering momentum as Full Planning Application is submitted Jewish community, Solihull Council and UK Health Security Agency launch Covid 19 support programme for Chanukah 26 November – Message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant Greener Solihull Schools Awards 2021 26 November 2021 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Solihull Council joins the 16 Days of Activism Campaign Ann packs up her lollipop after 50 years! Carers Rights Day information event Residents queue up to keep well this winter 19 November 2021 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Calling all creative practitioners and organisations - “Conversation Culture” forum next month New website helps to highlight adoption Council’s Property Services team showcase their work with smart meters in schools 12 November 2021 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council As COP26 draws to a close Solihull Council agrees ambitious Net Zero Action Plan Solihull Council seizes ‘noise equipment’ The Mayor of Solihull welcomes students to COP26 Model Summit 10 November – Message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant New podcast episode on Future Transport Parents urged to have their children vaccinated against flu Solihull’s Remembrance service live-streamed this year Council’s operations to be net zero by 2030 Sustainable Shirley: Solihull Council and Solihull College students team up to fight fast fashion Find out if you’re eligible for the Solihull Green Homes Grant Cutting emissions and congestion – The two wheeled eco-mobility revolution coming to Solihull Call out for micro-commissions from Solihull’s artists and performers 5 November 2021 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Celebrating our Champions of Youth Work during Youth Work Week Cabinet meeting on Net Zero Action Plan Get your COVID-19 booster jab this weekend at Mell Square! New podcast episode on Energy Solihull Council prepares for COP26 October 29 October 2021 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Second podcast episode on Net Zero now available Solihull launches Winter Warmth campaign New climate change podcast launched Call for carers to share views in national survey Household Waste and Recycling Centre update 22 October 2021 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council 22 October – Message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant Solihull Council celebrates 16 of the best parks and green spaces in the country New symbol of hope at Katherine’s Wood Return of Oaks and Shires – 23 October Supporting people thinking about adoption 12 October – Message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant 12 October 2021 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Solihull – No Place For Hate Free NHS flu jabs available for eligible people Celebrating 20 years of Solihull Striders and Strollers Libraries update – new free reservation system World Homeless Day – working together to stop homelessness with Change into Action and Streetlink Solihull Council appoints new waste, recycling and environment service contractor Council keen to hear from young people on climate change action Magical Augmented Reality Creatures come to high streets across the Borough Council shows support for Black History Month Council updates offer about supporting and caring for adults September 30 September 2021 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Smokers encouraged to take part in Stoptober after smoking increases during pandemic Solihull’s housing service wins top energy efficiency award Parent carer consultation - Solihull SEND services Statement from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Applications from the public invited for key Council committee Examination in Public of Solihull’s Draft Local Plan to begin Statement by Cllr Richard Holt, Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Skills Plenty of reasons to ‘Visit Shirley’ 23 September – Message from Solihull’s Deputy Director of Public Health, Neeraj Malhotra Solihull leads the drive in driverless technology 20 September 2021 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Kingshurst masterplan goes on show as Council seeks further feedback from local residents Solihull businesses encouraged to sign up to West Midlands Net Zero Business Pledge Free activities at local leisure centres this National Fitness Day Fostering Information Evening Council approves new policy to help people adapt their homes Climate Cafes are coming to Solihull 16 September – message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant Butchers, bakers, street food sellers (and more) - food allergen labelling rules are changing Solihull Leisure Centres support BBC’s Kit Out the Nation campaign Solihull Council embraces cultural sector revival Life changing – Solihull’s COVID stories 10 September - Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council 9 September – message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant Advanced fire safety works commence at Solihull’s high rises Working together to prevent suicide Free collection service for unwanted care equipment 3 September - Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Libraries update - increased opening hours starting soon Upcoming road closures in Solihull town centre August 27 August - Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council 27 August - Message from Solihull's Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant Support for people being repatriated from Afghanistan Community Infrastructure Funds Still Available Council seeks views on day opportunities for adults 18 August – message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant Solihull Council unveils its draft Net Zero Action Plan ahead of COP26 Climate Talks Beams and boardwalks at Hope Coppice 13 August 2021 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council 6 August 2021 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Summer support for families Tanworth Court care home rated Good in first inspection Libraries update – no fines but please return on time Help ‘Visit Solihull’ find the best of the borough – free to enter photo competition July Council seeks views on new policy to help people adapt their homes Arden Free Tree Scheme back for 2021 30 July 2021 - Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Ready, steady, one year to go till the Commonwealth Games! CSW COVID Business Pledge – keeping staff & customers safe 23 July 2021 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council 23 July 2021 -Message from Solihull's Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant Event organisers urged to help minimise spread of Covid-19 From COP26 in Glasgow to Sustainable Schools in Solihull – tackling Climate Change Council receives over £2m to spend on road safety Heatwave alert 19 July Consultation on transformed Solihull Station begins today Upcoming public consultation at Simon Digby housing site 16 July 2021 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Council commits funding to deliver ambitious Kingshurst redevelopment Solihull COVID figures soar Council proposes new policy to help people adapt their homes Survey launched to boost domestic abuse support Green light for new pop-up cycle lanes in Solihull Consultation set to begin on design to transform Solihull Station Next year’s Commonwealth Games has 13,000 voluntary roles up for grabs – there's not long left to ‘Call Paul’ for help Free ping pong in Solihull’s parks 8 July 2021 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Look out for an email about the Annual Canvass Flooding incident on 25 June 2021 Do you know someone in a private fostering arrangement? 6 July 2021 – message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant Mayor leads thank you tributes 1 July 2021 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council June Update 30 June – 25 June floods 30 June 2021 –message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant Residents invited to comment on parliamentary constituency boundaries Face coverings to return to Solihull’s secondary schools Flooding in Dorridge and Bentley Heath - Update 4pm, Saturday 26 June 2021 Threshold increased for claiming self-isolation payment Free entry for Armed Forces at Solihull leisure centres this weekend 18 June 2021 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council 18 June 2021 –message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant Armed Forces Community Garden – 16 July Opening Ceremony is postponed Wildlife Ways – “nature in the middle of Chelmsley Wood” Solihull schools strive towards cleaner air 11 June 2021 - Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Solihull Council urges everyone ‘to keep your eye on the ball’ this summer 11 June 2021 –message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant £263k Community Infrastructure Funds Now Available Solihull supports Carers Week (7 – 13 June) 4 June 2021 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Solihull speed limit policy set for review Switch on for Solihull’s electric vehicle charging points The Armed Forces Community Garden – Councillor Alison Rolf and Councillor Ken Hawkins reflect on the progress made May 27 May 2021 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Want to volunteer at Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games? ‘Call Paul’ for help with your application New Community Testing Hub for Chelmsley Wood The Armed Forces Community Garden – Neill’s story 20 May 2021 – message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council If you want to visit Solihull – head to ‘Visit Solihull’! Solihull’s Low Carbon Energy Centre gets the go ahead Birmingham Clean Air Zone 19 May 2021 – message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant Solihull football coach celebrated by Birmingham 2022 in list of Hometown Heroes CSW COVID Business Pledge Council call for more land to plant trees COVID-19 Community Testing Hub to open in Solihull Town Centre Solihull Connect Walk-in-Centres reopen Monday Local residents vote decisively to adopt new development plan for Balsall and Meriden Agents appointed on new landmark commercial building in heart of UK 11 May 2021 – message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant Group exercise classes return to leisure centres next week Foster Care Fortnight Funerals update ahead of 17 May changes April 28 April 2021 –message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant Civic Service in commemoration of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire COVID Business Pledge goes live Solihull Council takes control of Mell Square in move to secure future vision for Town Centre 12 April 2021 –message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant Mayor of Solihull Offers Condolences on Death of HRH Prince Philip Statement from Solihull Council Local leisure centres to reopen on Monday Solihull steps closer to world-leading recycling facility Testing, testing… all adults are encouraged to take regular, twice weekly COVID tests Roadmap Step 2 - Grab and Go to the library! Reopening a business premises? Make sure to do so safely! Stay safe this Easter bank holiday weekend March COVID-19 testing is going on the move National Day of Reflection – 23 March 2021 Cycle hire scheme coming to Solihull A new place for hope in Solihull Birmingham Airport begins Lateral Flow Testing for employees 18 March 2021 – message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council CSW COVID Business Pledge launched Ping pong for the people Solihull Council launches competition to showcase borough’s hidden beauty Funding secured to commence infrastructure and enabling works at Simon Digby site Solihull libraries reopen for Click and Collect – but we need your books back! Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC) launched 16 March 2021 – Urgent message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant Flood works to begin ‘Please take your litter home’ Solihull Council Works to Deliver Census 2021 12 March - Don’t delay – the second dose is on its way! Solihull adopts new Cycling & Walking Strategy Wildlife Ways is blooming across the borough 11 March 2021 – message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council ‘Going Electric’ - Solihull Council steps up roll out of electric vehicle charging points Vehicle Seizure Notice Today is International Women’s Day 5 March 2021 – Message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant Community testing centres to open to anyone without COVID symptoms Council gives green light for futuristic autonomous vehicle trials 4 March 2021 – message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Huge boost for Solihull as £50m secured to deliver multi-storey car park at HS2 Interchange Station Bickenhill Consultation Reminder- Closing 11 March February Over a hundred Solihull families kept fed and warm this winter Solihull Council wants residents to help shape Action Plan for tackling Climate Change Solihull vaccine programme races ahead Rough sleeper count shows decrease in Solihull 25 February - Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Essential Food Grant – ‘Home but not alone’ Solihull Council launches consultation on three new temporary cycle lanes 19 February 2021 – Message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant Reaching out with Reading Friends 18 February 2021 – message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Hedge-laying, habitats and Wildlife Ways Council shares plans to tackle congestion at busy Coventry Road junction Working together to deliver a successful Census 2021 11 February 2021 – message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Cold Weather Alert Extended- Level Three Free to use bicycle repair stations keep cyclists moving Adoption Central England – celebrating three years of supporting children and families Fairtrade Fortnight – calling all young writers and artists – choose the world you want 4 February 2021 – message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council 3 February 2021 – Message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant Arden Forest for Solihull February is LGBT+ History Month January Commonwealth Games Survey Bickenhill Neighbourhood Area Application 28 January 2021 – message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council 27 January 2021 – Message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant Two further organisations given funds under Solihull’s Winter Wellbeing and Recovery Fund Libraries Update Please check for physical school closures Solihull testing update Solihull Council unveils designs for its Low Carbon Energy Centre 21 January 2021 – message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Shirley Restaurant Closed Over COVID Rule Breaches 19 January 2021 – Message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant Bold vision for the future of Solihull Town Centre set out in new Masterplan Prospectus Restaurant closed in Dorridge over COVID fears Winter Wellbeing Fund- Two New Organisations Granted Funds More help available for Solihull households to keep warm this winter Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant Nine more reasons to walk and cycle across the borough National lockdown - update on funerals in Solihull 6 January 2021 – message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council 5 January - Message from Ruth Tennant, Solihull’s Director of Public Health Solihull libraries are closing Leader of Solihull Council calls for supermarkets to step-up COVID measures 2020 December 30 December 2020 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council 30 December, Message from Ruth Tennant, Solihull’s Director of Public Health Full Closure Order granted on property in Chelmsley Wood Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Christmas Parking Enforcement Suspension 21 December, Message from Ruth Tennant, Solihull’s Director of Public Health First grants from the Solihull Winter Wellbeing & Recovery Fund issued by Heart of England Community Foundation Vehicle Seizure Notice- The Control of Waste Regulations 2015 Thursday 17 December 2020 - Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Christmas Message from the Mayor of Solihull New walk-through COVID test site to open at Newington Resource Centre Wildlife Ways brings way more trees Spreading some festive cheer to homeless families this Christmas Joint Statement from the Seven West Midlands Metropolitan Authorities Best in ‘Support Local’ announced Latest stage of local plan finishes Support to beat loneliness 15 December, Message from Ruth Tennant, Solihull’s Director of Public Health Solihull gets a slice of the government’s £80 million Green Recovery Challenge Fund Council approves revised Economic Plan for Shirley Thursday 10 December 2020 - Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Extra support for Solihull businesses 9 December Solihull Winter Support Scheme 8 December, Message from Ruth Tennant Solihull’s Director of Public Health There’s still time get involved in Solihull’s Cycling & Walking Strategy consultation Solihull Community Housing (SCH) has secured three injunctions against residents New milestone reached for regeneration of Kingshurst Village Centre Boost Solihull businesses and ‘support local’ this Small Business Saturday Just over a week left to make representations on Solihull's Draft Submission Plan Joint statement about care home visiting in Solihull Thursday 3 December 2020 - Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Regional winter plan announced to protect rough sleepers Walk-through COVID test site to open at Roundmead Day Centre Council wants ideas for naming new Covid public open space Solihull Council receives employee wellbeing award 1 December, Message from Ruth Tennant Solihull’s Director of Public Health November New campaign launched to tackle online loan sharks Solihull Council Announces New Winter Wellbeing Fund in Partnership with Heart of England Flu vaccine now available to anyone aged 50-64 Could you donate plasma to help treat COVID patients? UK Central Solihull investment opportunities showcased at first of its kind virtual trade and investment event Reopening date for local leisure centres announced Audit of Accounts- Year Ended 31 March 2020 Virtual Sustainable Schools Conference – ‘where there’s a will there’s a way’ 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence £20m investment in Solihull’s high rise buildings Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council - Thursday 26 November 2020 FSB offers up additional prize for the Instagram business photograph competition Message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council New business grant schemes New posters to drive home COVID safety message Message from Ruth Tennant, Solihull’s Director of Public Health Shared records will improve care in Solihull and Birmingham Friday 13 November 2020 - Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council 11 November, Message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health Consultation on Solihull’s Cycling and Walking Strategy begins Consultation on Solihull’s Cycling and Walking Strategy begins Solihull Council adopts ambitious new Town Centre Masterplan to unlock future growth potential Solihull to commemorate Remembrance Sunday with online service Thursday 5 November 2020 - Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Solihull Council marks Remembrance sites with Poppy Road Markings Council reveals final design of Armed Forces Community Garden October An important message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Emergency Active Travel Update Vital funding secured for Solihull’s Low Carbon Energy Network Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Solihull’s Draft Submission Plan published Solihull launches Winter Warmth Campaign Free school meals, financial support and foodbanks Parents urged to have their children vaccinated against flu Zero carbon for Solihull’s street lights Solihull Council to pilot a 'Drop and Collect' Test Service This Bonfire Night remember to show some consideration Parents urged to have their children vaccinated against flu Zero carbon for Solihull’s street lights Further engagement to be sought on the council’s cycling and walking plans Solihull Council to pilot a 'Drop and Collect' Test Service Birmingham Airport Inland Border Facility More libraries reopening next week Council approves more flood mitigation schemes Solihull takeaway fined for false hygiene claims Solihull celebrates as parks and green spaces win Green Flag Awards Remembrance Sunday - 8 November 2020 Tier 2 - Message from Solihull's Director of Public Health World Homeless Day – Solihull puts Change into Action Call for businesses to engage with Solihull Council’s ‘Support Local’ campaign Flood mitigation schemes to be considered for more residents Visiting Solihull high streets safely Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Emergency Active Travel update Quit this Stoptober September Solihull Council cracks down on venue flouting Covid rules Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Solihull’s Draft Submission Plan moves to next stage Launch of the NHS COVID-19 Test and Trace app Solihull launches local flu campaign Covid-19 mobile testing unit open in Monkspath Hall Road car park Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Council to continue with majority of Covid-19 emergency travel restrictions Kingshurst Outline Planning Application gets the green light Ambitions for the new Solihull Station Integrated Transport Hub set out Solihull tip – booking system is live Solihull Council postpones Cinderella pantomime at The Core Theatre Statement on hospitality sector from Solihull, Birmingham and Sandwell councils Council responds as government makes borough area of national intervention Solihull Council taking action on Covid-19 rate increase Solihull Council taking action on Covid-19 rate increase Joint statement about suspension of Solihull care homes visiting Solihull Council concern over Covid cases Solihull Council encourages residents to support local, safely Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Call for Covid-19 vigilance after rise in West Midlands cases among young people Council gives the go ahead to start flood mitigation schemes in Solihull Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Grab and Go …. to the library!
