A popular scheme that helps people save money on their energy bills while reducing carbon emissions is returning to Solihull.
Switch Together Solar brings residents, small businesses and community groups together to access high‑quality solar panels from accredited installers at a competitive price. The group‑buying approach helps drive down costs, making it easier for people to invest in renewable energy.
To help residents save money on their energy bills, and access tariffs backed by 100% renewable energy, Solihull Council has partnered with Switch Together Energy, formerly known by the name Big Community Switch.
A new community garden is coming to Riverside Family Hub in Solihull.
Plans are in place to transform a previously unused outdoor area at the Family Hub into a welcoming, modern outdoor space for families to enjoy following a successful £49,828 bid to the Severn Trent Community Fund.
Works are expected to begin this spring with an estimated completion date of around June 2026.
Animal lovers Jessie and Harry have explored 12 different animal-related career paths from pet sitting to veterinary – thanks to Solihull Council’s Youth Trailblazer programme.
I take great pride in Solihull, our borough is a great place to live and I know the majority of residents will agree. Lots of people living in Chelmsley Wood are about to have even more reason to be proud of where they live soon...