If you live on a red route and you need to park on the lines outside your house, (if you are moving house for example), you can apply for a red route permit.
Overview and scrutiny can 'call-in' a decision which has been made but not yet implemented. Subject to certain safeguards, this allows a separate group of councillors to consider whether a decision has been made properly and that the decision maker has considered all relevant factors.
The cabinet meet collectively in public on a monthly basis, to make decisions in line with the council's overall policies and budget. Individual cabinet members also hold meetings on average once a month when they make decisions with regards to their specific portfolio.
There are some great places for families to visit in Solihull, or you can head further afield and enjoy arts, crafts, railways, museums and theme parks.
On the 1 October 2013 much of the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 came into force. This replaces the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 1964 and will see the registration scheme replaced by a licensing scheme.