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A lot to talk about this week, I’ve got a couple of items related to health, some business matters, some things we are doing, to make your lives easier across early help, council tax and recycling and the excellent Surreal Solihull Exhibition.
Solihull residents can now recycle plastic bags and wrapping along with their usual recycling at the kerbside.
More than 700 residents received support from Solihull Council’s Employment and Skills Team in 2024 with more than a third of them age 16-24. Nathan was one of them.
A new Family Helpline has launched today (Monday 3 March) to support families in Solihull.
Families and people working with parents and children in the borough are encouraged to call 0121 788 4327 to access support.
Families and people working with parents and children in the borough are encouraged to call 0121 788 4327 to access support.
Solihull Council has agreed its budget for 2025/26, which includes the new council tax rate.
The first stage in preparing a new Local Plan for Solihull has begun, through a call-for-sites exercise.
The great work of our carers across the borough is something I am always keen to discuss and Young Carers Action Day is taking place on Wednesday 12 March.
The government has released the annual rough sleeping figures for the country and despite supporting more people who are sleeping rough into safe and secure housing than the previous year, Solihull’s official figure for rough sleeping is 12 people.
This week I will be focusing in large part on the theme of community, but first, I promised to keep you updated on the Council’s financial situation, and I am pleased to share that our application for financial support has been successful.
I promised to keep you updated on the Council’s financial situation, and I am pleased to be able to share that our application to government for exceptional financial support (EFS) has been successful.
Schools across Solihull are rolling out new climate action plans which could help them save carbon, money and contribute towards a more sustainable borough.
Pupils in Smith’s Wood were joined by the Mayor of Solihull last week to help plant new hedgerows, as part of the Council’s ambitious Planting Our Future campaign.
Solihull’s links to the Surrealist art movement will be celebrated with the opening of a brand-new exhibition – ‘Surreal Solihull’ – on Thursday 6 March.
And there’s a packed programme of free performances for the opening night and weekend too!
And there’s a packed programme of free performances for the opening night and weekend too!
Solihull residents can now register to take part in the latest round of a scheme which has already helped thousands of residents go green and save money on their energy bills.
The Birmingham and Solihull Tobacco Control Alliance (BSol TCA) has launched a campaign to help you light up your life, by giving up smoking.
Veolia, in partnership with Solihull Council, is launching a third round of funding through the Solihull Community Environment Fund on 17 February with £20,000 available to support local eco-projects, clubs and communities.
Today is Valentine’s Day and love is in the air. Perhaps I can talk, therefore, about a slightly ‘different’ form of love.
Due to essential works to enable the continued development of the HS2 High-speed rail line, it is unfortunately necessary to close public access to the Household Waste Recycling Centre (tip) at Bickenhill for seven days.
Solihull Council has successfully prosecuted the director of Boss Mart 2 Ltd and his business at 53 Warwick Road, Olton, Solihull after they were found guilty of selling various illegal tobacco products and disposable vapes.
Solihull Council is encouraging residents to ‘save time and get online’ by registering for a council tax account.
The Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) will host its first arena event of the year at bp pulse LIVE (NEC Campus) in Solihull from 29 to 30 March 2025.
1,200 young people, parents and carers learned about local opportunities at the Solihull Apprenticeship Show.
Today I want to talk about potential. There is so much potential in our society that gets wasted because we fail to recognise it and give people the space and tools to achieve all that they can.
Reflections on a New Year, Remembrance, and the Spirit of Solihull
Following an increase in anti-social behaviour in and around Chelmsley Wood bus interchange, Solihull Council is proposing to create a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in the area.
I want to dedicate my message this week to the Council’s financial situation, ahead of some important upcoming meetings.
“Our last update on The Core Theatre in mid-December explained that the remediation works to the auditorium roof were progressing, with the aim of an end of April 2025 opening.
This week, President Trump returned to the White House. His slew of executive orders has dominated the news. What to say? The vast majority of those, whether you agree with his stances or not, fall well outside the scope of my comments.
Solihull’s links to the Surrealist art movement will be celebrated this Spring with a new exhibition in Solihull town centre.
I want to start by welcoming the news of a ceasefire in Gaza, fragile though it may be. Further details are still to emerge, but I remain cautious in my optimism until it is firmly established. Let us hope we see a lasting peace.
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