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I need to start by addressing the appalling statements made by three former Castle Bromwich Reform Councillors whilst they were campaigning prior to the 2026 local elections.

People across Solihull are being invited to celebrate local unsung heroes who make a difference to our communities, as nominations open to the Civic Honours Awards.

As another busy week comes to a close, I've been struck by how many of the important announcements and developments this week have focused on the long-term future of our borough.

New figures have highlighted the continuing strength and resilience of Solihull’s economy, with the borough remaining one of the UK’s most productive and prosperous places to do business.

Celebrity chef and Great British Bake Off champion, Matty Edgell, has announced the opening of this year's Veolia Orchard scheme, inviting schools and community groups in Solihull to apply for either five fruit trees or 10 strawberry plants.

On Monday the new food waste collections will start. Part of the government’s plans to simplify recycling across the country, the new scheme will mean residents will have food waste collected every week. There’s more information in this release, which also has a link to a full list of what can and can’t go in your new caddies.

Unpaid carers, people who use adult social care and others across Solihull are being asked to share their needs and experiences as part of plans to develop three key strategies. 

A market stallholder has been handed a 12-month community order after he was found attempting to sell counterfeit clothing with a street value of more than £40,000. 

Residents in Solihull are being encouraged to start using their food waste caddies ahead of new weekly collections which begin from Monday 5 October. 

We’ve had plenty of sun this week, but there’s definitely a bit of an autumnal chill creeping into the mornings now. Perfect timing then for the Solihull Food & Harvest Festival this weekend.