Stay alert, control the virus, save lives – and keep social distancing It was heartening to find out that these messages are actually being read widely. As ever, you should always be careful what you wish for, as the last 48 hours has demonstrated. So far I have been on Sky News, national BBC News, […]
Free Online Webinar: The Archaeology of HS2 – 19 May, 12.30-1.30.
Title: The Archaeology of HS2 – Uncovering the stories of Coleshill’s past. Date and time: Tuesday 19 May, 12.30-1.30pm. HS2 archaeology programme is continuing to unearth discoveries across their sites. To share information about these works and some of the exciting finds uncovered throughout construction HS2 are launching a series of online archaeology events. “Designed […]
Notice of ongoing lane closures near Northway Island
Single lane closures on Northway and on the A452 and B4438, will remain in place until Monday 8 June. Our working hours will be 7am to 6pm, butsome traffic measures will remain in place 24-hours. Some weekend working may be required. You will still be able to travel along all routes in both directions. Click […]
Communication from Solihull MBC – Use of Public Spaces from 13 May
‘Please enjoy our parks safely and sensibly’ Local residents are being asked to enjoy Solihull’s parks responsibly following new government guidance which permits the use of parks for relaxation as well as exercise from Wednesday 13 May. Visitors to Solihull’s parks and open spaces will see new signage asking them to observe the two metre […]
Wildlife Ways Works in Marston Green
Throughout May 2020, Wildlife Ways are going to widen the footpath between Elm Farm Avenue and Lyndon Croft/Low Brook Culvert. Some disruption is anticipated, including closures of footpaths and traffic management.
Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council, 12 May 2020
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 […]
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, […]