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The Council’s transport strategy ‘Solihull Connected’ sets out our vision for a highly connected borough

Funded by the Greater Birmingham & Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership, we became the first local authority in the country to purchase our own fully electric autonomous shuttle in 2021

Advances in electric vehicle (EV) technology have come on leaps and bounds over the past decade, particularly when it comes to battery range and performance

This is funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and administered by Solihull Council.

Wildlife Ways was a £17 million programme, part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), which has seen massive environmental improvements across the borough.

All of us want to live in an environment with clean air, where we can enjoy active healthy lifestyles and where it’s safe for our children to grow up

You may have noticed the street lights in your area emit a whiter light when compared with older style streetlights and their orange glow

The Solihull Town Centre Energy Network will distribute low carbon heat and power from a single energy centre directly into town centre buildings.

Alongside the borough-wide net zero action plan, we are also committed to making sure the Council’s own operations are net zero by 2030.

Solihull social care services provide care and support to those who need it. People that are not entitled to care and support from Solihull Council social care will need to pay the full cost or make a contribution to the cost of their care.

When a person makes a power of attorney they appoint another person or people to make decisions and act on their behalf.

Care and support assessments are conducted according to a set of national eligibility criteria.

After your needs have been assessed we'll provide you with a care and support plan.

A reablement assessment can help you stay independent, learn new skills and recover from illness or a stay in hospital.

To support Solihull’s Transport Strategy ‘Solihull Connected’ we have developed a Cycling and Walking Strategy for the borough.

Solihull Council will be undertaking safety checks on memorials in Robin Hood, Widney Manor and Woodlands cemeteries from October 2019.

Memorials in parks and open spaces

The CIL charging rates are based on viability testing, and an identified need for infrastructure.

Blue Badge information about accepted proofs and photo

Neighbourhood CIL is intended to help address the demands of a new development on the local area.

Children must have a permit for part-time work or an entertainment performance licence if they appear in a production.

The redevelopment of Kingshurst is a once in a generation opportunity to create a high quality, community focussed centre at the heart of this important Solihull neighbourhood.

The development of the Solihull Local Plan has passed through several significant stages.

In line with the September 2019 CIL regulation update, any applications decided after September 2019 with the potential of being liable for CIL should submit an additional information form with your planning application.

If you find going to a disabled toilet difficult, you can find a changing places toilet or get a RADAR key.

Hire a wheelchair or scooter for shopping or a holiday and lease a car or equipment.

We offer a number of services which support people to retain or regain skills and confidence to manage being independent again.

Solihull’s Transport Strategy and Delivery Plan.

If you have made the decision to move into residential or nursing care, it is important to make the right decision over where you live.

We have joined forces with the national charity Carers UK to offer support to carers in Solihull. The site can be accessed 24 hours a day 7 days a week.