Stay alert, control the virus, save lives – a new message, but social distancing remains the key. In the Prime Minister’s speech on Sunday, he outlined the first tentative steps to reopening society – the “first careful steps” to relaxing the current situation and getting the economy moving again. The key to this crisis ending […]
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Solihull Council plans for phased school re-opening following government announcement
Following the government’s announcement yesterday (Sunday 10 May) regarding the phased re-opening of schools, Solihull Council will be refining its plans for how this will be implemented locally. Over recent weeks, the Council has been talking with schools and other educational settings across the borough to gather feedback on what needs to be considered to […]
Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council, 7 May 2020
Celebrate, safely, this May bank holiday! This bank holiday weekend will be unusual to say the least. The bank holiday itself was moved to Friday, to allow the nation to celebrate Victory in Europe day (VE Day) on the actual 75th anniversary itself. And yet here we are, unable to celebrate as we would normally […]
New Bereavement Helpline
A new bereavement helpline is now available to people in Birmingham and Solihull, five days a week. Please call 0121 687 8010. The opening hours for the telephone support are: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9am-5pm Tuesday, Thursday: 9am-8pm Saturday and Sunday: 12pm-5pm (from 1 June 2020)
HS2 Update Notice of Lane Closures on and around Northway Island from 08/05/2020
Due to evolving site conditions, single lane closures to safely facilitate utility diversions on Northway Island and the B4438 and A452 will now be extended for approximately 1 further week. Working hours will continue to be 6am to 8pm, and traffic measures remain the same. Stay in touch As HS2’s works increase in this area, […]
Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council, 5 May 2020
How are you going to celebrate VE Day? I am sorry that we cannot all come together to celebrate Victory in Europe day on Friday. As it was during the war, so it is now. We all have a role to play, under our current lockdown. I know that we still need to stay home […]
V.E. DAY 75 – 2 minute silence at 11am, 8 May.
Bickenhill and Marston Green Parish Council remembers V. E. Day as one of the most joyous days in history, one that must never be forgotten. As the Second World War reached its climax in 1945, with the Western Allies penetrating the German Reich, the scenes which greeted the soldiers liberating the concentration camps could have […]
Message from West Midlands Police – Garage Break-Ins
Over the last few days we have had a small number of reports about garage break-ins where high value tools have been targeted. To help to prevent this type of crime we are asking residents to be mindful when leaving garage doors open. Lots of people are getting around to doing jobs in the home […]
Solihull MBC Bonfire Code of Practice – COVID-19 update 20 April 2020
The effects of air pollutants on the body are already well known, and can make existing conditions, such as respiratory disorders even worse. However, new research shows air pollution exposure can also make COVID-19 symptoms even more severe. In light of this, we need to do all we can to protect ourselves and others from […]