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So 2024 is drawing to a close and Christmas is almost upon us.

Solihull Council has announced that it will again be suspending parking enforcement in residential areas over the Christmas and New Year period.

The remediation works to the roof of The Core Theatre auditorium are progressing with the aim of an end of April 2025 opening. However, this will be subject to the works continuing to be on schedule.

We know that the festive period can be a tough time for some people. If you or someone you know is finding the Christmas season difficult, remember that help is available.

As Christmas approaches and the year draws to a close, this is a special time for reflection, celebration, and coming together as a community.

At this time of year, thoughts inevitably turn to Christmas, and you will spot some festive notes making their way into this edition of my column.

With the festive season fast approaching, local people and businesses are being encouraged to give what they can to a campaign that has helped hundreds of people sleeping rough to move off the streets and rebuild their lives.

With people producing more household waste at Christmas than at any other time of the year, Solihull residents are being encouraged to waste less and recycle right over the festive season.

The first residents have received their keys for their affordable energy-efficient new homes in Kingshurst.

At Full Council last night, councillors approved a new Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS) for working age claimants, helping over 7,000 working age residents with their Council tax bills. The new CTRS will come into effect from 1 April 2025.