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Solihull Council was granted a closure order by Birmingham Magistrates Court yesterday (Wednesday 29 October) on Khyber Shop 20, Bradford Road, Castle Bromwich, after the business sold illegal tobacco and vapes.

Cllr Ian Courts, Deputy Leader of Solihull Council and Lead Member for Managed Growth Said: "We’re making steady headway with the next phase of the project. In September, our contractor Willmott Dixon shared the final costs for current Phase 2 design, which includes the new Community Retail and Health building, six homes, a new vicarage, and all of the surrounding infrastructure.

Families in Solihull were welcomed to the opening of a brand-new soft play area at a local leisure centre on Monday October 27.

Solihull Council has launched its Here2Help winter campaign to help residents know where to go for information, advice and support. A collaboration between the Council and a number of national and local organisations, the campaign signposts people to a range of support on the Council’s online Here2Help pages. The pages have a wealth of information including advice on energy and fuel, money, food and essentials and a range of services to keep people physically and mentally well.

On Tuesday (21/10) I attended the West Midlands Combined Authority Investment summit arranged to promote and bring investment to major projects in our region. I was there to fly the flag for Solihull and our key development projects such as Mell Square and Arden Cross, as we push to ensure our ambitious plans can be fully realised with the support of government and private investors.

Solihull Council has launched a new awareness campaign to support victims of domestic abuse, challenge misconceptions, and highlight the availability of local support.

Landlords and managing agents operating in Solihull can receive free advice and support at Solihull Council’s upcoming landlord forum. 

We’re calling on all residents to shine a spotlight on the incredible local individuals and community groups making an active difference in Solihull, by submitting nominations for this year’s Civic Honours Awards.

The Grove, the new Sixth-Form provision for Forest Oak School, has opened to support learners with additional needs in the next phase of their education.

This week we opened The Grove, an exciting new centre for Post-16 provision based on the site of Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst.