Current news News search 19 Jan, 2021 19 January 2021 – Message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant This week our COVID infection figures are around 500 infections per 100,000 with over 1000 new cases each week in Solihull. This is still extremely high and we have record numbers of very sick patients with COVID in our hospitals. 19 Jan, 2021 Shirley Restaurant Closed Over COVID Rule Breaches Shirley Restaurant Closed Over COVID Rule Breaches 18 Jan, 2021 Bold vision for the future of Solihull Town Centre set out in new Masterplan Prospectus Solihull Council has published a new Prospectus outlining its ambitious Town Centre Masterplan to unlock the future growth potential of Solihull. 15 Jan, 2021 Restaurant closed in Dorridge over COVID fears On 15 January 2021, the Saleem Bagh restaurant on Station Road in Dorridge, Solihull, was served a Direction to close by Solihull Council. 15 Jan, 2021 Winter Wellbeing Fund- Two New Organisations Granted Funds Winter Wellbeing Fund- Two New Organisations Granted Funds 15 Jan, 2021 More help available for Solihull households to keep warm this winter People and households struggling to pay their fuel bills and to keep their household warm due to financial difficulties as a result of the COVID pandemic may be entitled to support as part of the COVID Winter Grant Scheme. 14 Jan, 2021 Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council 13 Jan, 2021 Message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant Message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health 8 Jan, 2021 Nine more reasons to walk and cycle across the borough Solihull Council is improving nine routes in the borough to strengthen links between open spaces, encourage wildlife to flourish and help people to walk, cycle and connect with nature across the borough. 7 Jan, 2021 National lockdown - update on funerals in Solihull In response to the national lockdown and the increase in cases of Covid-19 in Solihull, Solihull Council is reducing the maximum number of mourners in its chapels to 20 from Monday 11 January. 6 Jan, 2021 6 January 2021 – message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council Another lockdown, but infection numbers are skyrocketing. 5 Jan, 2021 5 January - Message from Ruth Tennant, Solihull’s Director of Public Health The very rapid increase in our local COVID rates shows clearly why a new national lockdown – although very hard – is necessary. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page ›› Last page Last » News archive 2020 December 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 COVID test site updates 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!