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 […]
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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 […]
Beware Coronavirus Scams
Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council, 28 April 2020
Some services resuming, small steps towards a new normal? None of us understand just how we might emerge from this lockdown: ‘stay home, save lives’ may have to be in place for a while yet. As the Prime Minister said yesterday, this is the moment of maximum risk; we mustn’t lose patience with the lockdown, […]
Emergency road closure – Chester Rd, Chelmsley Wood – 27 April – 1 May 2020
EMERGENCY road closure on Chester Road, Chelmsley Wood (between the junctions with Coleshill Heath Road and Moorend Avenue) on 27th April to 1st May 2020 (9am to 4pm daily) due to the repair and replacement of street lamps. Access for emergency services will be maintained. A gateman will be on site to allow southbound access […]
Garden Waste Collections Resuming 4 May
Solihull Council will begin garden waste collections from Monday 4 May, following their postponed start due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Residents can check their collection calendar to find out which week their collection will start.
Finding jobs during the pandemic: Introducing Solihulll MBC’s Employment & Skills Team
Solihull Council has launched a new service to help residents out of work as a result of Coronavirus. The aim is to provide people with the necessary support to help them find work. Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council, said: “Coronavirus lockdown has had a devastating effect on the economy and while we all […]
Message from Cllr Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull MBC – 23 April
Hard to think about now, but we do need to prepare for better times The government has taken unprecedented steps to provide support for business and the Council is right behind all these efforts. Many of our teams have been redeployed for this purpose. At a time when everyone is being asked to stay at […]
Message from Solihull MBC: Emergency Business Grants – 23 April
Message from Solihull MBC The Leader of Solihull Council is calling on local businesses to apply for financial support to help them over the current lockdown period. Despite already pumping £17 million into 1,230 local businesses, up to a further 677 could access available funds. Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council said: “We have […]