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Yesterday we passed the Council’s Budget for the next year. It sets out how we will spend £244m on services for our residents during 2026/27.

A Solihull mum-of-two has been ‘honoured’ with an iconic red bench in her local area to celebrate her survival from a rare genetic heart condition and raise awareness of the importance of research into cardiovascular disease.

Groups in Solihull can now bid for a share of nearly £400,000 to improve their local neighbourhoods.

A popular scheme that helps people save money on their energy bills while reducing carbon emissions is returning to Solihull. Switch Together Solar brings residents, small businesses and community groups together to access high‑quality solar panels from accredited installers at a competitive price. The group‑buying approach helps drive down costs, making it easier for people to invest in renewable energy.

To help residents save money on their energy bills, and access tariffs backed by 100% renewable energy, Solihull Council has partnered with Switch Together Energy, formerly known by the name Big Community Switch.

I am delighted to hear that work will start shortly on new gardens at the Riverside Family Hub.

Almost two months after the heartwarming Solihull SEND Awards, Solihull Council hosted all the children who received a nomination for afternoon tea.

A new community garden is coming to Riverside Family Hub in Solihull. Plans are in place to transform a previously unused outdoor area at the Family Hub into a welcoming, modern outdoor space for families to enjoy following a successful £49,828 bid to the Severn Trent Community Fund. Works are expected to begin this spring with an estimated completion date of around June 2026.

The Mayor of Solihull, Councillor Annette Mackenzie, welcomed some very special guests to her parlour for afternoon tea on Tuesday 9 February.

Animal lovers Jessie and Harry have explored 12 different animal-related career paths from pet sitting to veterinary – thanks to Solihull Council’s Youth Trailblazer programme.