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As we move through the autumn we continue to live with and manage COVID.
As winter approaches, Solihull Council is encouraging people to get their flu jab so that they have the best protection against a virus that can cause severe illness and even death.
Solihull Council is proudly supporting the start of National Hate Crime Awareness Week (NHCAW) 2021 9-16 October. Hate has no place in the Solihull community and the Council holds a zero-tolerance attitude toward discriminatory and hateful acts.
Following an 18-month procurement process, Solihull Council has signed a ten-year environmental service contract, worth £140 million, with Veolia ES (UK) Limited and its partner Idverde.
In the run up to this year’s World Homeless Day (Sunday 10 October), Solihull Change into Action (CiA) celebrated two years of raising money to help provide additional support services for rough sleepers and homeless people at risk of sleeping rough.
From Monday 11 October, members of Solihull libraries will have access to a new free reservation service, enabling them to reserve up to ten items.
A local walking group - Solihull’s Striders and Strollers – has celebrated 20 years of walks with a special awards event at Tudor Grange Leisure Centre, attended by the Mayor of Solihull.
Solihull Council is encouraging young people across the borough to have their say on reducing emissions.
This October, families in Shirley, Chelmsley Wood, Knowle and Balsall Common will be able to track down 10 Mexican folk-art inspired ‘Alebrije’ in augmented reality thanks to Solihull Council, supported by the European Regional Development Fund.
‘Proud to Be’ is this year’s theme for Black History Month (BHM), and throughout October, Solihull Council is encouraging people across the borough to share their stories and responses to the question ‘who are you proud to be?’
Solihull Council has updated ‘Our Offer to You’, a public document which sets out the Council’s commitment to supporting and caring for adults in the borough.
In the acres of news print dedicated to gas prices, lack of CO2 for industrial use and fuel shortages, there was an elephant in the room. Climate change.
Solihull Community Housing – which runs Solihull Council’s housing service - has just been awarded the ‘Regional Housing Association or Landlord of the Year’ in the prestigious West Midlands Energy Efficiency Awards.
Stoptober is back for its 10th year and Solihull Council is encouraging smokers to quit with free help from Solihull Lifestyle Service.
Following the Children’s, Education and Skills Scrutiny Committee meeting on Wednesday evening I wish to provide an update.
Solihull has become one of the first places in the UK to see driverless vehicles take to its roads as part of new ground-breaking passenger trials.
This week is all about preparing for the start of major new vaccination programmes – for 12 to 15-year-olds and boosters for the most vulnerable.
Solihull Council, local business leaders and community groups have combined forces to develop a new campaign to promote all that Shirley town centre has to offer – from dining options and coffee shops to independent retailers.
Following last night's Children’s Services, Education & Skills Scrutiny Board, Cllr Holt has issued the following statement.
The Examination in Public (EiP) of Solihull’s Draft Local Plan by independent planning inspectors is set to begin on Monday 27 September and then run through until 9 December 2021.
Solihull Council is looking for people to become independent members of its Audit Committee from December.
Local foster carer, Michelle, urges people to find out about fostering at a virtual information event on Tuesday 28th September after the pandemic has led to a decline in applications.
North Solihull Leisure Centre and Tudor Grange Leisure Centre, run by Everyone Active in partnership with Solihull Council, will be offering free activities and additional classes, as part of National Fitness Day 2021 on Wednesday 22 September.
Solihull Council and the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) are encouraging businesses to commit to reducing their environmental impact and sign up to the West Midlands Net Zero Business Pledge.
An updated masterplan showing the proposed layout, high level design and makeup of the much anticipated Kingshurst Village Centre redevelopment has been unveiled today.
As the Prime Minister said last week, managing COVID this autumn/winter could be even more challenging than last year as we enter this period with much higher daily case rates than in 2020.
Solihull Council is introducing a new Housing Assistance Policy following its approval at the Cabinet meeting on Thursday 16 September.
We have a lot to think about this week, with news of COVID-19 vaccinations now available for 12-15-year-olds, government announcements about autumn and winter plans and a decision on booster jabs.
On 1 October 2021, the law on allergen labelling for prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) foods will change.
Everyone Active, which runs North Solihull Sports Centre and Tudor Grange Leisure Centre, in partnership with Solihull Council, is helping local youngsters with sports kit by supporting the BBC’s Kit Out the Nation campaign.
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