Current news News search 12 Apr, 2021 12 April 2021 –message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant As we welcome the reopening of non-essential businesses today and being able to meet up with a limited number of friends and family again, it is great to see what a big impact the combination of lockdown measures and vaccination have had locally. 12 Apr, 2021 Mayor of Solihull Offers Condolences on Death of HRH Prince Philip The Mayor of Solihull has written to the Queen and the Royal Family to offer his condolences on behalf of the people of Solihull 9 Apr, 2021 Statement from Solihull Council The Mayor, Councillors and Officers of Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council are deeply saddened at the news of the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this time. 9 Apr, 2021 Local leisure centres to reopen on Monday Local leisure centres in Solihull will reopen on Monday 12 April, after receiving the Government’s go ahead for Step 2 of the roadmap. 9 Apr, 2021 Solihull steps closer to world-leading recycling facility Plans for a new world-leading next generation Material Recycling Facility (MRF), serving Solihull and surrounding areas, have now been concluded and work on the new plant is expected to start summer in 2021. 8 Apr, 2021 Testing, testing… all adults are encouraged to take regular, twice weekly COVID tests From Friday 9 April everyone over the age of 18 years old will be able to access free COVID tests via a number of routes. 7 Apr, 2021 Roadmap Step 2 - Grab and Go to the library! In line with the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown, Solihull Libraries will reopen for a ‘Grab and Go’ service on Monday 12 April. 6 Apr, 2021 Reopening a business premises? Make sure to do so safely! Following the recent government announcement that Step 2 of the roadmap out of lockdown is to begin on 12 April as planned, Solihull Council is reminding businesses and those managing buildings of their maintenance responsibilities prior to reopening 1 Apr, 2021 Stay safe this Easter bank holiday weekend As we approach the long Easter weekend and following the easing of national lockdown restrictions, Solihull Council is advising residents to take this next step on the roadmap very cautiously and to keep doing the right things for Solihull. 1 Apr, 2021 Bank holiday opening hours Some of our services will close during the bank holiday. 26 Mar, 2021 COVID-19 testing is going on the move Today, Friday 26 March, sees the mobilisation of Solihull Council’s first COVID-19 Community Mobile Testing Unit (CMTU), which allows residents without COVID symptoms to get a free, rapid COVID test at their convenience. 23 Mar, 2021 National Day of Reflection – 23 March 2021 23 March 2021 marks one year since the announcement of the first lockdown following the start of the pandemic, a time to reflect and remember those we have sadly lost to Covid-19. 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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!
