Stay alert, control the virus, save lives – and keep social distancing From the pictures we saw of various beaches and beauty spots – and what we saw in some of our own parks – some people seem to think everything is back to how it used to be. The truth is… it isn’t. We still need […]
Littering in Solihull parks and open spaces
The Leader of Solihull Council has asked local residents to respect Solihull’s parks and open spaces and take their litter home with them after the borough experienced an increase in littering over recent weekends. The changes to guidance over park use has resulted in many parks and outdoor spaces throughout the country becoming incredibly popular […]
Solihull MBC – Emergency cycling and walking measures
A range of emergency cycling and walking measures to aid social distancing and improve access to local businesses, schools and shops across the borough, were discussed at Councillor Ken Hawkins’ decision making session on 28.05.2020 at 6pm. The report looked at a number of temporary measures that could be taken to support a phased approach […]
HS2 Archaeology Webinar – Date Change
The Archaeology of HS2 – Uncovering the Curzon Street roundhouse, will now be broadcast live from 1pm – 2pm on Wednesday 3 June. All tickets will still be valid for the session on 3 June so if you have already registered, you do not need to do so again.
Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council, 27 May 2020
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives – and keep social distancing Another fine bank holiday and for the first time in 15 years I was on my bike and tackling the Knowle bends. When out and about doing my essential shopping, it was good to see that people were, in the main, socially distancing […]
Broadband Survey – Deadline 8 June 2020
Access to good broadband connectivity is becoming increasingly important in peoples’ lives for work, study, leisure, recreation or simply keeping in touch with friends and family. At present, connectivity greatly varies across Bickenhill & Marston Green Parish. As a result, some residents are finding it difficult to take advantage of digital technology due to slow […]
Message from Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands – 22.05.2020
“This week has been another successful week for the West Midlands in the fight against Coronavirus, with the number of infections and deaths decreasing, more businesses going back to work, and public transport remaining very quiet. I want to say a huge thank you to the vast majority of people in the region who have […]
Restricted vehicle access to Recreation Ground until further notice
Due to several anti-social disturbances occurring on the Recreation Ground in recent weeks, including last night which the Police attended, the Parish Council has unfortunately had to take the decision to restrict vehicular access to the Ground’s car park from 2:00 p.m today until further notice. The car park opening hours will be: Monday – […]
Solihull MBC Update: Emergency Walking & Cycling Measures to be discussed 28 May 2020
A report ‘COVID19 – Emergency Walking & Cycling Measures’ will be discussed at Councillor Ken Hawkins, Cabinet Member for Environment & Highways, decision making session on Thursday 28 May. Solihull Council is considering an emergency programme of cycling and walking measures to aid social distancing and access to local employment, schools and shops across the […]
HS2 Online Archaeology Event – Uncovering Curzon Street Roundhouse – 28 May 2020, 1-2pm
The Archaeology of HS2 – Uncovering the Curzon Street roundhouse, will be broadcast live from 1pm – 2pm on Thursday 28 May. Hosted by HS2’s Historic Environment team, this webinar will focus on the unearthing of what is thought to be the world’s oldest railway roundhouse at our Birmingham Curzon Street construction site earlier this […]