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The Mayor, Councillors and officers of Solihull Council wish to express their deep sadness following the recent announcement of the death of Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Kent.

This week I wrote to Steve Reed MP - The Secretary of State for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs. I wanted to express my support for the recent announcement that Ofwat (the body currently responsible for regulating the water industry) would be abolished and replaced with a more powerful new regulator.

Micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Solihull can now benefit from expert support with procurement and tendering for free.

Solihull residents have the chance to make potential savings on their energy bills with a new round of the Big Community Switch, a free community group buying scheme designed to secure better energy deals for households.

A bold new plan to boost the borough’s cultural profile, widen access to culture, and drive growth and investment has been unveiled with the launch of Solihull’s first ever cultural strategy. 

The summer holidays seem to be flying by. Schools will be open again in just over a week. It’s been a hot, dry summer so far and I know lots of local attractions have been packed during the break

Wildlife in the River Blythe in Brueton Park are set to benefit in the coming weeks thanks to a new restoration project that will provide new habitats for insects and plants, and spawning grounds for fish.

Solihull Council has launched two targeted employment programmes worth almost £1 million to support residents into work.

It is VJ Day. 80 years ago today, World War Two ended after six long years of terrible sacrifice in the desperate struggle to defend our country.

The Mayor of Solihull, Councillor Annette Mackenzie, recently expressed her thanks and appreciation to the local Royal British Legion (RBL) and military personnel, for the important work they do across the borough.