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On Wednesday (9 July) I visited the Energy Centre in Tudor Grange Park to see how things are progressing on the exciting new energy network project for Solihull Town Centre. I’m pleased to report that everything is coming along very nicely

Ambitious plans to bring an affordable new source of low carbon heating to Solihull town centre are pushing ahead, as Solihull Council, working in partnership with Vital Energi, continues to make significant strides with its flagship low carbon energy network.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have issued an Amber heat health alert across the West Midlands from 12pm on Friday 11 July until 9am on Monday 14 July, raising the Yellow warning that was issued earlier this week.

Solihull Council is asking for feedback on two key planning documents for the borough.

Solihull Council’s new Council Plan 2025-2030 was approved at a Full Council meeting on Tuesday 8 July 2025.

The Met Office have issued a Yellow heat health alert across the West Midlands, in effect from 10am on Wednesday 9 July until 10am on Tuesday 15 July.

Solihull residents are being asked to check if their electoral details are correct to ensure they are eligible to vote in next year’s local elections.  

I’ve got quite a bit to talk about this week, but you might notice there is no big central theme. Usually, I pick one topic to go into detail about but this time I want to share the spotlight around.

For the second year running, Malvern Park in Solihull town centre has welcomed another stunning flowerbed designed by the talented students from Newlands Bishop Farm.

The Met Office have issued an Amber heat health alert across the West Midlands from 10am on Monday 30 June until until 9am on Wednesday 2 July, raising and extending the Yellow warning that was issued last week.