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Solihull Council is consulting on its new taxi and private hire licensing policy and would like to hear from taxi and private hire drivers, operators and vehicle proprietors within Solihull and outside the borough. The council would also like to hear from anyone who uses taxis and private hire vehicles or who may be affected by any of the proposed changes.

Next week is Armed Forces Week. In this weeks column, I want to take this chance to thank everyone serving in our Armed Forces and all our veterans.

New parking and loading restrictions will be introduced to Manor Square - the area outside the Council House and next to Touchwood shopping centre – to help improve safety from Friday 27 June 2025.

Solihull Council has approved the creation of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in and around the bus interchange next to Chelmsley Wood shopping centre, in order to help tackle anti-social behaviour in the area.

In line with the Council’s enforcement policy, officers may now take legal action against a business or person who supplies, offers to supply or possesses with intent to supply, single-use vapes.

The amber heat health alert is in effect from 12pm on Thursday 19 June until 9am on Monday 23 June across the West Midlands.

Council staff hosted an information stall at the Core, taking place to mark Clean Air Day. The annual campaign is focused on raising awareness of the impact of air quality on people’s health and wellbeing.

During Learning Disability Week, Morgan is celebrating his success with his first paid job.

The Met Office has announced a yellow heat health alert from 12pm on Wednesday 18 June 2025 until 6pm on Sunday 22 June across the West Midlands.

Three new youth clubs have been launched in Smith’s Wood at a celebration event on Tuesday 17 June.