LM (Laing O’Rourke and J. Murphy & Sons) on behalf of HS2 are remodelling and improving sections of the existing road network in the area and creating new routes on HS2 land. These road improvements will ensure that when the future station is operational, the local road network is fit for purpose. Upon completion, a new T-junction […]
HS2 Works: Notice of road and lane closures in the Interchange area in August and September 2021
As part of the preparation works for future construction of the HS2 Interchange Station and railway route, LM (Laing O’Rourke and J. Murphy & Sons), working on behalf of HS2, are undertaking roadside environmental works, and remodelling and improving sections of the existing road network in the area. To safely carry out works, they will install traffic […]
Redrawing of Parliamentary Constituency Boundaries
Every five years the Boundary Commission, an independent body, redraws the boundaries of Parliamentary Constituencies to ensure that elector numbers are roughly equal so that representation is fair. This is not an easy task and doing this frequently requires the map of constituencies to be redrawn. The proposals that the Boundary Commission have made are […]
Westbound lane closure on the A45 Coventry Road slip extended to Friday 13 August 2021
LM, working on behalf of HS2 were due to install a temporary lane closure on the A45 Coventry Road slip road from Thursday 15 July to Tuesday 27 July from 8am to 6pm. However, due to unforeseen circumstances outside of their control, this lane closure will be extended to Friday 13 August. Please note that […]
Temporary closure of Birmingham Business Park’s entrance and exit off Northway Island 6-9 August
LM (Laing O’Rourke and J. Murphy & Sons) on behalf of HS2 will install a temporary closure of Birmingham Business Park’s entrance and exit, along Solihull Parkway, off Northway Island from 7pm on Friday 6 August, through to 4am on Monday 9 August. Throughout the closure, access to the park will be maintained via Progress Way […]
Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council – 23 July 2021.
Our COVID rates of over 880 per 100,000 people are staggering, higher than anything we have experienced during the previous 17 months. This third wave of infection is, in the main, affecting children and young people, but it is also catching out those who have not had their vaccines. Hospitals are reporting cases of very […]
Green Homes Local Authority Delivery Scheme
Help is now available for home owners to improve the energy efficiency of their home, as well as grants being available for landlords to make improvements to properties they own. For further information people can visit https://www.solihull.gov.uk/Housing/Solihull-green-homes-grant and people will also soon be able to complete expressions of interest in the scheme
Holiday activities and food programme (HAF)
This summer holiday there are a range of activities available from 24 providers across 32 locations – each including a free healthy and tasty meal. Activities that are funded through the HAF are free for families in receipt of benefit-related free school meals. Chargeable places are also available. Information on activities and providers, plus a […]
HS2 Works: Hard shoulder closure along the M42 J6 & 7, 2-6 August 2021.
As part of preparation works for future construction of the HS2 Interchange Station and railway route, LM (Laing O’Rourke and J. Murphy & Sons) on behalf of HS2 are undertaking roadside vegetation clearance in the area. To carry out works safely, they will install traffic measures when necessary. Subject to obtaining the relevant consents, they will […]
Solihull COVID figures soar
As COVID infection numbers in Solihull continue to rise, Solihull Council’s Chief Executive, Nick Page and Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant are urging residents and local businesses to keep doing the right thing for Solihull and carry on with COVID-safety measures despite Monday’s easing of legal restrictions. You can hear what each of them […]