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The Chief Veterinary Officers for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have agreed to bring in new housing measures to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza (Bird flu) following a number of confirmed cases
When people reach the ‘100’ milestone mark it’s normally for a great sporting achievement or for some lucky people, with age. For me it is just the number of messages I’ve written during the pandemic!
In the annual awards ceremony yesterday, various schools across Solihull were recognised for their outstanding commitment to sustainable and greener practices.
The number of COVID cases in Solihull remains stubbornly high - there were 858 cases in Solihull in the 7 days to 17 November, a rate of 394.5 per 100k, up 13% in the last week so it is still very much with us.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), in partnership with the Jewish community and Solihull Council has launched a new COVID-19 support programme to help families safely come together and celebrate Chanukah.
Solihull Council is joining the 16 Days of Activism Campaign to raise awareness of domestic abuse and call for the elimination of gender-based violence. The theme for this year’s campaign is “Orange the world: End violence against women now!”.
After half a century of helping schoolchildren safely across the road, Ann Conway MBE, 82, is finally ready to relax and retire. Friday 26 Nov is her last day of work. To mark the occasion, Ann was invited to have tea with the Mayor of Solihull.
Due to strong demand, Solihull Council has worked with the local NHS COVID-19 vaccination service to convert the Council’s community test hub, in-between Pret a Manger and Halifax bank on Solihull High Street, to a vaccination centre.
Solihull Council and Carers Trust Solihull are encouraging young people and adults who look after a family member or friend to join them for an information event at Solihull Moors Football Club on Wednesday 24 November from 4:30 to 7pm.
Following my bout of COVID, I am starting to put it behind me and I have to put down my very mild symptoms and rapid recovery to my vaccinations.
“Conversation Culture” forum: Thursday 9 December, 5 – 7pm, The Core, Homer Road, Solihull, B91 3RG.
A new website launched by Adoption Central England features a range of information and articles for anyone interested in adoption or who has been affected by adoption.
Solihull Council’s Property Services team has been invited to showcase work with smart meters in schools at the Schools and Academies show on Thursday 18 November alongside the DfE and the BEIS.
Solihull Council has agreed a bold new Net Zero Action Plan (NZAP) which sets out the actions necessary to hit the borough’s net zero ambitions.
As the COP26 conference draws to a close, you might again expect a lot of local news on this. I have managed to take part in some COP related activity with an opening address to a regional one-day event, COP26 Regional Roadshow.
On Thursday 11 November, Solihull Council once again successfully hosted the Solihull Schools Climate Conference in partnership with Interclimate Network. Students from nine secondary schools across the borough took part in a model COP26 summit.
Officers from Solihull Council’s Trading Standards and Environmental Compliance Team have removed six pieces of ‘noise equipment’ from a Solihull Community Housing tenant’s home in Chelmsley Wood.
COVID cases still remain high in Solihull with 802 new people testing positive over the past week. The good news is that rates are clearly falling and have dipped below 400 per 100,000 to 368.8 this week, down 14%.
Parents in Solihull are being encouraged to get their children vaccinated against flu.
In the fourth episode of the ‘Courts on Climate Change’ podcast series, focus shifts towards future modes of transport and the benefits of investing in high quality public transport.
Solihull Council is leading by example in the fight against climate change as its Net Zero Carbon Council Plan 2030 was approved last week by Councillor Mackiewicz.
Residents can attend the Remembrance Service this Sunday. The live stream is an addition, organised for those unable to attend or who choose not to join the service in person because of health concerns or vulnerabilities.
Applications are open for the first series of Solihull Work in Progress micro-commissions, which will be presented at The Core in Solihull in the New Year.
Solihull Council has partnered with Silence UK to host a taster session for local residents to test ride new state-of-the-art electric mopeds (e-motos).
Householders in Solihull who live in energy inefficient properties may be able to benefit from a grant of up to £10,000 to cover the cost of installing a range of energy efficiency improvements to their home.
Solihull Council has teamed up with Parrabbola, Solihull College and University Centre and other organisations to stage a Sustainable Fashion Show in Shirley.
Next week on 11 November the Cabinet will be looking at Solihull’s new Net Zero Action Plan (NZAP), a key part of the Council’s response to the Climate Emergency - where they will be asked to approve it and consider the next steps.
This week is Youth Work Week (1-7 November) – the annual week-long celebration organised by the National Youth Agency (NYA). And this year the NYA is celebrating ‘champions of youth work’.
So COVID is still here. And I know because I’ve got it. It just shows how easy it is to pick it up and how worryingly widespread it remains.
The third episode of Solihull Council’s podcast series ‘Courts on Climate Change’ is now available to stream. The series helps listeners understand what people in Solihull are doing in the fight against climate change.
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