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Solihull Council has struck a development deal with leading homebuilder Vistry Group PLC to build up to 177 affordable new homes for its residents. 

As we gear up for World Menopause Day on Friday 18 October, I can’t help but reminisce about a quirky visit we had a while back in the mayor’s office.

I am pleased to say we have now received a response from the Deputy Prime Minister to the letter we collectively sent as leaders of West Midlands councils.

Residents unable to access vital services in Solihull will have help getting to their health and wellbeing appointments via a new community transport partnership.

Students from Solihull School took part in a special local edition of Question Time this week.

Solihull residents are invited to get their flu and covid vaccinations, to protect them and people around them. Free flu and covid vaccinations are now available for eligible people.

This week I must return to the Local Plan, which was discussed at Tuesday’s Full Council meeting, on the agenda following the Planning Inspectorate’s suggestion that we should withdraw it.

Businesses and community groups in Solihull are being given the opportunity to try out innovative e-cargo bikes as part of a free borough-wide trial.  

Inspired by my first time playing bingo, I have decided to write this month's edition of Mayor's Musings in rhyme - have a read and who knows, you may even be inspired to pen a poem for yourself!

This Thursday (10 October 2024) is World Homeless Day and the council’s rough sleeper outreach team is holding a free drop-in session at Chelmsley Wood Library from 10am – 1pm.