For the first time in the history of the Census, there will be a question on service in the Armed Forces following a campaign led by The Royal British Legion and Poppyscotland and supported by Solihull Council. Solihull Council is delighted that the Government has today announced that the 2021 Census will now include a […]

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: Coventry Road (Clock Interchange), Bickenhill, B26 3QY […]

Wearing face coverings to be mandatory in shops and supermarkets from 24 July. Click here to visit the official government guidance on this. Click here for guidance on wearing face coverings (and how to make your own). And finally, click here to read the government’s official statement on operation of cultural venues and holiday parks […]

Click here to find details of the two casual vacancies in the office of Parish Councillor.

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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 […]