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Pupils from several Solihull schools recently had the opportunity to ask Councillor Ian Courts a series of questions about climate change. The students' carefully constructed questions covered a range of themes, from tree planting to reducing waste.
Solihull Council is consulting on its updated Environmental Crime Strategy and Action Plan for 2021-2026 and two proposed Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) relating to dog controls.
The torture and murder of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes by the very people who were meant to care for and love him still occupies my thoughts.
This week, the Mayor hosted the finalists of his Christmas card design competition for children in Solihull for refreshments and prize giving. The winning designs will be proudly distributed as the official Mayoral Christmas greetings cards for 2021.
The Prime Minister has announced a move to Plan B measures, as outlined in the Covid-19 Autumn/Winter Plan. Plan B measures will come into force while more data on vaccine efficacy is assessed.
As part of a region wide launch, electric bikes (eBikes) have been added to the West Midlands Cycle Hire Scheme for the first time in Solihull.
Solihull Council has helped a local boxing club relocate to new premises and last week they welcomed Councillor Bob Sleigh OBE to see how they are settling into their new home.
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and local councils across the region have launched a new winter campaign to help rough sleepers and those at risk of becoming homeless.
I issued a statement on Friday at how shocked I was, as Leader of Solihull Council, at the death of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes at the hands of his father and his step-mother. Just how could this have happened.
As Leader of Solihull Council, I am deeply shocked and appalled at the death of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes at the hands of his father and his partner.
Look out for the free Fantastical Christmas Show which is on tour in Solihull during the run-up to Christmas and soak up the seasonal vibes.
This week is National Tree Week (27 November – 5 December), the UK’s largest annual tree celebration and the council’s ‘Planting Our Future’ team has marked it by planting hundreds of trees along the borough’s highways and in local parks
Working alongside key stakeholders, Solihull Council is developing a long term plan to secure the future vibrancy of Chelmsley Wood Town Centre. A visitor survey has been launched today to help local residents and visitors to share their views.
Solihull residents who receive Housing Benefit or Universal Credit (Housing Costs element) may be eligible for financial support from the Discretionary Housing Payments Scheme.
Ambitious plans for the wholesale transformation of Kingshurst Village Centre have taken another leap forward with the submission of a Full Planning Application.
The Chief Veterinary Officers for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have agreed to bring in new housing measures to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza (Bird flu) following a number of confirmed cases
When people reach the ‘100’ milestone mark it’s normally for a great sporting achievement or for some lucky people, with age. For me it is just the number of messages I’ve written during the pandemic!
In the annual awards ceremony yesterday, various schools across Solihull were recognised for their outstanding commitment to sustainable and greener practices.
The number of COVID cases in Solihull remains stubbornly high - there were 858 cases in Solihull in the 7 days to 17 November, a rate of 394.5 per 100k, up 13% in the last week so it is still very much with us.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), in partnership with the Jewish community and Solihull Council has launched a new COVID-19 support programme to help families safely come together and celebrate Chanukah.
Solihull Council is joining the 16 Days of Activism Campaign to raise awareness of domestic abuse and call for the elimination of gender-based violence. The theme for this year’s campaign is “Orange the world: End violence against women now!”.
After half a century of helping schoolchildren safely across the road, Ann Conway MBE, 82, is finally ready to relax and retire. Friday 26 Nov is her last day of work. To mark the occasion, Ann was invited to have tea with the Mayor of Solihull.
Due to strong demand, Solihull Council has worked with the local NHS COVID-19 vaccination service to convert the Council’s community test hub, in-between Pret a Manger and Halifax bank on Solihull High Street, to a vaccination centre.
Solihull Council and Carers Trust Solihull are encouraging young people and adults who look after a family member or friend to join them for an information event at Solihull Moors Football Club on Wednesday 24 November from 4:30 to 7pm.
Following my bout of COVID, I am starting to put it behind me and I have to put down my very mild symptoms and rapid recovery to my vaccinations.
“Conversation Culture” forum: Thursday 9 December, 5 – 7pm, The Core, Homer Road, Solihull, B91 3RG.
A new website launched by Adoption Central England features a range of information and articles for anyone interested in adoption or who has been affected by adoption.
Solihull Council’s Property Services team has been invited to showcase work with smart meters in schools at the Schools and Academies show on Thursday 18 November alongside the DfE and the BEIS.
Solihull Council has agreed a bold new Net Zero Action Plan (NZAP) which sets out the actions necessary to hit the borough’s net zero ambitions.
As the COP26 conference draws to a close, you might again expect a lot of local news on this. I have managed to take part in some COP related activity with an opening address to a regional one-day event, COP26 Regional Roadshow.
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