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As communities across Solihull prepare to mark Remembrance Sunday, the Mayor has been honoured to join local residents, veterans, serving personnel and members of the Royal British Legion in paying tribute to all those who have served and sacrificed for our country.

Over 1,100 young people, parents and carers learned about the apprenticeships and post-16 training opportunities available locally at the Solihull Apprenticeship and Pathways Show on Wednesday 21 October 2026.

Solihull Community Housing (SCH) – which manages Solihull Council’s housing service – has been granted a Closure Order on a property in Elmdon following complaints of persistent anti-social behaviour.

Josh Tomlinson has begun his year as the Mayor’s Sea Scout following a formal introduction to the Mayor of Solihull, Councillor Sardul Marwa MBE JP. He will accompany the Mayor to civic and community events throughout the year, including Remembrance Sunday.

On Monday we held an extraordinary meeting of Full Council. We passed a motion which condemned the comments made by the three former councillors that came to light last week. I was pleased that it was passed unanimously, supported by councillors from all parties. We also resolved to appoint replacements to the various vacancies left by the resignation of those councillors.

Residents, businesses and stakeholders will have the opportunity to comment on Solihull’s new Draft Local Plan when a formal six-week consultation opens next week.

This week, the Mayor met with members of Shall We Talk, a Solihull community group established four years ago to support members of the Hong Kong community and help new residents settle into life in the borough.

Councillor Annette Mackenzie has been appointed as Deputy Mayor of Solihull for the remainder of the Civic Year, which runs until May 2027.

I need to start by addressing the appalling statements made by three former Castle Bromwich Reform Councillors whilst they were campaigning prior to the 2026 local elections.

People across Solihull are being invited to celebrate local unsung heroes who make a difference to our communities, as nominations open to the Civic Honours Awards.