Current news News search 22 Jun, 2021 Free entry for Armed Forces at Solihull leisure centres this weekend Service men and women in Solihull are invited to get active for free this weekend in celebration of Armed Forces Day. 18 Jun, 2021 18 June 2021 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council The surge in the COVID Delta variant has led the government to delay the final relaxation of restrictions for four weeks; this extra time will help an even greater proportion of the population get vaccinated. 18 Jun, 2021 18 June 2021 –message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant This week the Prime Minister has announced that a shift into Step 4 openings will be postponed, while the vaccination target for adults is brought forward, to give the NHS more time to complete the programme. 17 Jun, 2021 Armed Forces Community Garden – 16 July Opening Ceremony is postponed Following the Government’s announcement on 14 June that Covid restrictions will remain for another four weeks, RBL Warwickshire & Birmingham County and Solihull Council have agreed to postpone the Opening Ceremony of the Armed Forces Community Garden 16 Jun, 2021 Wildlife Ways – “nature in the middle of Chelmsley Wood” Wildlife Ways – the council’s £16.8 million environmental project – is coming to an end. Cllr Andy Mackiewicz and Cllr Ken Hawkins visited Kingshurst Brook to find out how the project has benefited local wildlife and local residents alike. 16 Jun, 2021 Solihull schools strive towards cleaner air Solihull Council is committed to improving air quality. Although the borough’s air is within national air quality objectives, the Council is working closely with schools to tackle this significant priority. 11 Jun, 2021 11 June 2021 - Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council The increase in cases in Solihull is of course very concerning. We have the means to control the virus, we have to test and test again, make sure we get our two doses of vaccine when we can – and of course stick to hands, face, space and fresh air. 11 Jun, 2021 Solihull Council urges everyone ‘to keep your eye on the ball’ this summer Councillor Tony Dicicco, the Council’s new cabinet member for Adult Social Care and Health is encouraging all residents to continue to play their part in ‘kicking' the rising COVID cases out of play. 11 Jun, 2021 11 June 2021 –message from Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant Relaxing of restrictions, combined with some seasonal summer weather may have made people think coronavirus is behind us - but I’m afraid it’s not. 8 Jun, 2021 £263k Community Infrastructure Funds Now Available Groups within Solihull can now bid for a share of funding from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) in order to improve their local neighbourhoods. A total of over £263,000 is available for community groups to bid for. 7 Jun, 2021 Solihull supports Carers Week (7 – 13 June) As part of National Carers Week, Carers Trust Solihull are highlighting the information, advice, services and events they offer to support the 27,000 unpaid carers in the Borough. 4 Jun, 2021 4 June 2021 – Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council 1 June was the first day no deaths were recorded due to COVID since the pandemic started. The records may be revised but, none the less, let’s hope it is a real milestone to a time when Covid does not dominate our lives. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page ›› Last page Last » News archive 2021 May 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!
