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Solihull’s visitor economy was worth a record £1.27 billion in 2023, up 14.8% from the previous year, according to a new report from the West Midlands Growth Company and independent tourism research body Global Tourism Solutions.

Having supported 3,000 residents over the past 7 years, Solihull Council’s Employment and Skills Team celebrate one of the many success stories of helping someone into work.

Solihull Council has a housing allocations scheme to help determine how people qualify for social housing with its housing service - Solihull Community Housing. We are looking to update this scheme and would like to hear from you.

I spoke to senior Council officers on Tuesday at a leadership briefing session. The two main themes were a focus on efficient and economic delivery of the services you need and expect and the importance of effective partnerships with other agencies.

The Family Hubs programme is now officially open, following a launch event at Elmwood Family Hub. Elmwood, Evergreen and Riverside Hubs have all opened in recent weeks, and are already helping children, young people and families across Solihull.

Solihull residents are invited to share their views on the Council’s Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy (JLHWS). The strategy focuses on the key themes and plans to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone across the borough.

Neighbours in Shirley are saving money on their fuel bills and cutting their emissions after becoming the first in Solihull to benefit from a scheme offering free energy efficiency upgrades to their home.  

The Mayor of Solihull is encouraging all local residents to showcase their creativity by knitting or crocheting poppies for a unique Remembrance Sunday installation at St Alphege Church this November.

Friends of Hope Coppice were celebrating today as the 15-acre park became the 17th in the borough to be given a Green Flag. The award is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.

A flower bed named ‘Air Bee-n-Bee’ designed by students at Newlands Bishop farm is on display in Malvern Park, Solihull.