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For my first post-election message I want to thank everyone who voted in last week’s elections, not of course just those who may have cast their ballot for me (!), but for all those who made the effort to vote right across the borough.
Solihull Council is hosting a virtual informational event for people who would like to find out more about becoming a foster carer. The event takes place on Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 18 May, 6.30pm - 7.30pm, during Foster Care Fortnight.
The Relay will visit the borough in the final stages of a route that has taken it across the world to Europe, Africa, and Oceania, with many community celebrations and events along the route. Full details of the route are available in this article.
Solihull Council is supporting Foster Care Fortnight, the national fostering awareness campaign which aims to showcase the commitment of foster carers and how foster care transforms lives.
Solihull Council will be running a series of drop in sessions for businesses and residents to help them prepare for the Commonwealth Games and the Queen's Baton Relay coming to the borough this summer.
If you have received a letter from us inviting you to apply for the Energy Bill Rebate, you have until the end of August to submit your claim.
From today, Tuesday 3 May, nominations are open for this year’s Civic Honours Awards. The Awards give residents a chance to recognise local people who make a real difference in the borough.
Solihull Community Housing (SCH) – which runs Solihull Council’s housing service – has been recognised once again for their hard-working and inspiring members of staff in this year’s Housing Heroes Awards.
Solihull has been awarded ‘Tree City of the World’ status in recognition of its urban tree planting programme. It is one of just 19 areas in the UK to have the international award.
From today, 25 April 2022, buying a property in Solihull has become quicker and simpler for everyone.
The free membership gives access to gym, swim and group exercise classes, plus a personalised exercise programme through online platform EXi, with Synergy Dance online classes also available. Free carer membership will be available, if required.
The defendants worked together to deposit several black refuse sacks containing waste cannabis leaf on Elvers Green Lane, Barston, Solihull, on Tuesday 7 January 2020 and Wednesday 22 January 2020.
The Energy Bill Rebate has now been processed for eligible residents who pay Council Tax by Direct Debit on Friday 1 April 2022. This will show in your bank account from Wednesday 20th April onwards due to Easter bank holidays.
Households in Council Tax bands A to D (or a band E property qualifying for the disabled band reduction scheme) on 1 April 2022 will receive the £150 rebate in one of the following ways, depending on how they currently pay their Council Tax.
As the Government announced earlier this month, free universal symptomatic and asymptomatic testing for the general public will stop in England from 1 April.
From 1 April 2022 Council meetings will once again be broadcast though the Council’s Public-i system rather than on YouTube.
Following months of work with HM Land Registry (HMLR), Solihull Council will be migrating the local land charges service to HMLR’s central digital register from 25 April 2022.
Following the letter dated 11 February 2022 from the independent Inspectors about Solihull’s Local Plan, Solihull Council has managed to deal with a number of the issues highlighted by the Inspectors.
In the last seven days (latest data provided on 22 March 2022) the number of people who have tested positive in Solihull is 1,595 which shows there has been an increase of 379 cases (+31.2%) from the last week.
From today, Friday 25 March, poll cards are being delivered to voters in Solihull for the local elections on Thursday 5 May. Polling stations will be open on the day from 7am – 10pm.
The news from Ukraine continues to shock and it is incredible that despite the artillery bombardments, the loss of life, the food shortages and lack of warmth and shelter, the people across Ukraine continue to defend their country.
Up-and-coming athletes in Solihull are being given the chance to become ‘Sporting Champions’ and gain much-needed support as part of a sports talent development scheme.
Local school children from Bentley Heath Primary School learnt about wildlife in their local area during some workshops by the ponds in Bridge Meadow Drive following extensive restoration works on the ponds and feeder stream.
Next week is World Autism Acceptance Week, 28 March – 3 April 2022 and to celebrate, Solihull Council’s partners Everyone Active is shining a light on people who live with autism and sharing their inspirational stories.
Local campaign Change into Action Solihull has introduced contactless payment points into Solihull town centre making it easier to help local homeless people.
Students of Langley Secondary School in Olton were treated to a special visit last week when ‘Dennis to the Rescue’ mobile classroom stopped by.
Solihull residents are reminded they now have just over a week to arrange Council Tax payments online and ensure speedy payment of a Government rebate.
A new mental health drop-in service will be available for Solihull residents aged 18 and over from the beginning of April.
A state-of-the-art self-driving shuttle will take to the roads around Birmingham Airport, transporting passengers, as part of ground-breaking trials getting underway in Solihull.
As the daily toll of Russian atrocities in the Ukraine grows, the work goes on, nationally and locally, to prepare for what we will do in playing our part to help in this crisis.
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