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The surge in the COVID Delta variant has led the government to delay the final relaxation of restrictions for four weeks; this extra time will help an even greater proportion of the population get vaccinated.
Following the Government’s announcement on 14 June that Covid restrictions will remain for another four weeks, RBL Warwickshire & Birmingham County and Solihull Council have agreed to postpone the Opening Ceremony of the Armed Forces Community Garden
Solihull Council is committed to improving air quality. Although the borough’s air is within national air quality objectives, the Council is working closely with schools to tackle this significant priority.
Wildlife Ways – the council’s £16.8 million environmental project – is coming to an end. Cllr Andy Mackiewicz and Cllr Ken Hawkins visited Kingshurst Brook to find out how the project has benefited local wildlife and local residents alike.
Relaxing of restrictions, combined with some seasonal summer weather may have made people think coronavirus is behind us - but I’m afraid it’s not.
Councillor Tony Dicicco, the Council’s new cabinet member for Adult Social Care and Health is encouraging all residents to continue to play their part in ‘kicking' the rising COVID cases out of play.
The increase in cases in Solihull is of course very concerning. We have the means to control the virus, we have to test and test again, make sure we get our two doses of vaccine when we can – and of course stick to hands, face, space and fresh air.
Groups within Solihull can now bid for a share of funding from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) in order to improve their local neighbourhoods. A total of over £263,000 is available for community groups to bid for.
As part of National Carers Week, Carers Trust Solihull are highlighting the information, advice, services and events they offer to support the 27,000 unpaid carers in the Borough.
Fifty-six electric vehicle (EV) charging bays have been switched on across the borough.
Solihull Council is set to strengthen its policy on 20mph speed limits to make areas around schools, retail centres and other key locations feel safer for everyone.
1 June was the first day no deaths were recorded due to COVID since the pandemic started. The records may be revised but, none the less, let’s hope it is a real milestone to a time when Covid does not dominate our lives.
Cllr Alison Rolf – the Council’s Cabinet Member for Safer and Stronger Communities and the Council’s Armed Forces Champion - and Cllr Ken Hawkins – the Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment and Highways - discuss the Armed Forces Community Garden
Solihull Council is opening a second COVID-19 Community Testing Hub in Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre, next to the bus interchange.
Around 12,500 volunteers will be needed before and during the Commonwealth Games and applications ‘go live’ on Tuesday 1 June. If that sounds daunting, here are some ways to get support with making those all-important applications.
To continue to help you and your family and friends keep safe, we have opened a new community testing Hub on Solihull High Street, next to Halifax Bank. You can pop in for a rapid lateral flow test or pick up a pack to test yourself at home.
Work on the Armed Forces Community Garden at Hillfield Park is progressing well. In the lead up to its opening, the Royal British Legion and Solihull Council will be speaking to some of the people involved about what it means to them.
Plans to bring affordable low carbon energy to Solihull town centre got a huge boost last night with planning approval for a new Low Carbon Energy Centre.
With the roadmap underway and the hospitality sector reopening after a turbulent year, what better time to officially launch the new Visit Solihull website!
In case you missed it, our Director of Public Health issued a detailed statement on COVID this week. Our numbers are low and we are in a good position, but we still have to be mindful of the impact variants may have on our roadmap out of lockdown.
• 14 inspiring local champions of grassroots sport from across the West Midlands make final list from hundreds of nominations
• Hometown Heroes includes Solihull Moors Football Club Ability Counts coach, Kevin Redmond
• Hometown Heroes includes Solihull Moors Football Club Ability Counts coach, Kevin Redmond
As we move into a new phase with the lifting of more lockdown measures we’re also facing some uncertainty as we understand the impact of new variants.
On 1 June 2021 Birmingham City Council will launch a Clean Air Zone in a bid to tackle air pollution in the City.
The owners of high polluting vehicles will need to pay a daily charge to travel within the A4540 Middleway Ring Road.
The owners of high polluting vehicles will need to pay a daily charge to travel within the A4540 Middleway Ring Road.
As England takes the next step on the roadmap out of lockdown Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire councils are urging businesses to sign up to their business pledge to show they’re doing the right things to be COVID safe for customers and staff.
Solihull Connect Walk-in-Centres in Chelmsley Wood and The Core will reopen on Monday 17 May in line with Monday’s roadmap announcement by the Government.
Solihull Council’s first COVID-19 Community Testing Hub is set to open this Saturday (15 May) on Solihull High Street, next to Halifax Bank.
This is an accessible, walk-in service for people without COVID symptoms. No appointment is required.
This is an accessible, walk-in service for people without COVID symptoms. No appointment is required.
Solihull Council is calling on landowners including schools, hotels, golf courses and private landowners to come forward and offer land for tree planting.
Voters in Balsall and Meriden parish council areas turned out in force last week to have their say in local referenda on whether Solihull Council should adopt new Neighbourhood Development Plans (NDP) for their areas.
Property agents have been appointed to help secure lettings for Westgate, the brand new proposed grade A office building in the heart of Solihull.
Leisure Centres in Solihull are set to relaunch group exercise classes - along with adult indoor sports and adult swimming lessons - from Monday 17 May in line with yesterday’s roadmap announcement by the Government.
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