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Drones are increasingly used by both commercial operators and hobbyists and are increasingly popular throughout the UK. The airspace around airports and airfields is protected by an area called the Flight Restriction Zone (FRZ) and Runway Protection Zone (RPZ) To fly a drone in this area requires permission from Air Traffic Control (ATC) Flight Restriction […]

M42 PARTIAL CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT: The M42 between junctions 6 & 7A (northbound) and junctions 7 & 6 (southbound) will be closed after evening rush hour on Friday 7 August 2020, and reopen before morning rush hour on Monday 10 August 2020. This is to facilitate the installation by LM of one of several new connecting […]

As part of the ‘Festival of Archaeology’ hosted by HS2 contractor Wessex Archaeology, this webinar will explore the exciting archaeology work in Warwickshire and what their discoveries can tell us about the lives of people in the past. Date and time: Thursday 16 July, 12.30-1.30pm. To register for tickets, click here. Tickets for this event […]

Stay alert, control the virus, save lives – and keep social distancing Following the weekend relaxations, at least three pubs (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-53315702) have had to close and all customers contacted, as some of their weekend customers informed them that they had subsequently received positive Covid-19 tests. So our new ‘freedoms’ do come with risks.  In Solihull […]

Solihull Council has announced it is waiving wedding and civil partnership notice renewal fees for couples whose notices have expired during Covid-19. Couples whose notices have expired will be contacted automatically by staff at the Register Office. If either person lives outside of Solihull they need to check with their local register office to see […]

Solihull residents and local groups are invited to apply for free trees as part of a scheme to promote the planting of traditional native trees in the borough.  The Arden Free Tree scheme is run by Solihull Council in partnership with Birmingham Airport and is open to individuals or groups who would like to create […]

Stay alert, control the virus, save lives – and keep social distancing A recent government announcement that I welcome is the new systematic testing regime for our care homes. From Monday onwards, there will be weekly testing of staff, while residents will be tested every 28 days.  This will also apply to agency and visiting staff, such […]

In response to customer requests, Solihull Library Service has organised more time slots for residents to safely drop their library books back. Time slots are: 10am – 1pm on Wednesday 15 July at Balsall Common, Castle Bromwich, Hobbs Moat and Knowle Libraries.  2 – 4pm on Friday 24 July, and every Friday afternoon thereafter, at The […]

The Council gives notice under Sections 14 and 15 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended by the Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991), being satisfied that all traffic should be restricted or prohibited to ensure that the following works can be undertaken in safety: Location: A45 Coventry Road – Clock Interchange/Westbound Slip […]