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I wasn’t sure whether to send another message out so quickly, but felt I needed to provide an update on the work the council is doing to reassure our communities and calm tensions this week.
The Mayor of Solihull has presented Solihull Council’s Planting Our Future team with a special commemorative flag to celebrate Solihull being awarded Tree City of the World status for a third consecutive year.
Solihull residents struggling with energy bills or seeking to improve the energy efficiency of their home are being urged to check if they are eligible for the Household Support Fund.
Last night, there were two separate gatherings in Solihull. One on Homer Road/New Road and the other on Hermitage Road. Both dispersed without any major incidences of violence or vandalism.
I must begin by sending my heartfelt condolences to the families in Southport who have suffered the most terrible loss.
The Council is running a survey to get a clearer understanding of the events and activities residents take part in and how they value arts and culture. This will be followed by workshops and events for people involved in arts and culture.
The Mayor of Solihull recently met the winning Street Tag community team, Queen Bees, and the most improved player, Shereena Delaney, presenting them with their certificates.
Plans to bring an affordable new source of low carbon heating to the town centre are gathering steam as Solihull Council partners with Vital Energi to deliver its exciting Low Carbon Energy Network.
With results day just around the corner, young people aged 15 or above can find out more about the various pathways and get support from Solihull Council’s Employment and Skills Team.
This month has been bustling with activity, starting with a vibrant celebration outside The Core at Touchwood, where new communities came together in a colourful display.
The Friends of Shirley Park community group has opened its rejuvenated rose garden after securing a bid of over £20,000 from their local Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) fund.
This week we announced record figures for the visitor economy in Solihull. Visitors to our borough were worth £1.27 billion to our local economy, after a huge increase of nearly 15% from the previous year.
On 26 July, a men was sentenced at Birmingham Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to a charge of fly tipping, following an investigation by Regulatory Services.
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Solihull’s visitor economy was worth a record £1.27 billion in 2023, up 14.8% from the previous year, according to a new report from the West Midlands Growth Company and independent tourism research body Global Tourism Solutions.
Solihull councillors joined staff from the licensing team earlier this month to open a brand new reception area for licensing in The Core.
Solihull Council has a housing allocations scheme to help determine how people qualify for social housing with its housing service - Solihull Community Housing.
We are looking to update this scheme and would like to hear from you.
We are looking to update this scheme and would like to hear from you.
Having supported 3,000 residents over the past 7 years, Solihull Council’s Employment and Skills Team celebrate one of the many success stories of helping someone into work.
I spoke to senior Council officers on Tuesday at a leadership briefing session. The two main themes were a focus on efficient and economic delivery of the services you need and expect and the importance of effective partnerships with other agencies.
Solihull residents are invited to share their views on the Council’s Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy (JLHWS).
The strategy focuses on the key themes and plans to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone across the borough.
The strategy focuses on the key themes and plans to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone across the borough.
The Family Hubs programme is now officially open, following a launch event at Elmwood Family Hub.
Elmwood, Evergreen and Riverside Hubs have all opened in recent weeks, and are already helping children, young people and families across Solihull.
Elmwood, Evergreen and Riverside Hubs have all opened in recent weeks, and are already helping children, young people and families across Solihull.
Neighbours in Shirley are saving money on their fuel bills and cutting their emissions after becoming the first in Solihull to benefit from a scheme offering free energy efficiency upgrades to their home.
Friends of Hope Coppice were celebrating today as the 15-acre park became the 17th in the borough to be given a Green Flag. The award is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.
The Mayor of Solihull is encouraging all local residents to showcase their creativity by knitting or crocheting poppies for a unique Remembrance Sunday installation at St Alphege Church this November.
Have your say and help us prepare for recycling reforms in England
Each year the Council must decide whether to change the Council Tax Reduction scheme for working age applicants in the borough.
A flower bed named ‘Air Bee-n-Bee’ designed by students at Newlands Bishop farm is on display in Malvern Park, Solihull.
With a new government in place, my challenge to them is to ensure we give attention to the long term solutions we need, not just the necessary short-term fixes.
Groups in Solihull can now bid for a share of over £440,000 to improve their local neighbourhoods.
The Mayor of Solihull, Cllr Shahin Ashraf MBE, recently attended events across the borough to announce the three Mayoral charities she will be supporting during her term as Mayor.
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