Following the success of its Here2Help events in December, the Solihull Financial Inclusion Partnership, led by Solihull Council, has organised two more free drop-in events this month in Fordbridge and Solihull town centre. Alongside the Here2Help web pages, advice booklets and helplines, the events are designed to help make sure that Solihull residents are aware […]

We are re-laying and extending the footpaths at the Burial Ground. Work is scheduled to begin on 13 March and should be completed (weather permitting) by 24 March. Visitors are asked to take care during works and observe the safety notices.

Skanska, working on behalf of National Highways is working on the construction of the new M42 junction 5a, part of the upgrade scheme on the M42 at junction 6. Work to build new slip roads will be starting this month and Skanska is planning to demolish the old Solihull Road bridge in May. These activities […]

Cadent Gas will be installing a new main in the area. This requires restrictions on the Airport Way Exit Slip to A45 Coventry Road Eastbound, Bickenhill from 8am Monday 13 March until 5pm Wednesday 5 April. A Signed Diversion route will be in place via Airport Way, Bickenhill Lane to Clock Interchange and A45 Coventry […]

National Highways are holding an update event at Fentham Hall on Monday 20 March regarding their work on the M42 Junction 6 project. Attendees can meet the project team, find out more about the scheme and learn more about the work they have planned for 2023. All are welcome. For more information about the the […]

On Saturday 18th March, PCSOs from Smiths Wood and Chelmsley Wood Teams will be holding a bike marking exercise at Chelmsley Wood Police Station with Bike Register, The National Cycle Database. Time slots will be available from 11am. Please book in advance by emailing Stephanie or Vicky at one of the following email addresses: [email protected] […]

Skanska will be carrying out major works around Clock Island as part of M42 Junction 6 Project. This requires a series of temporary road closures and speed restrictions which will be in place until May 2023. A45 Coventry Road (Westbound Entry Slip Road), Bickenhill – from Catherine de Barnes Lane to A45 Coventry Road from […]

Skanska will be carrying out carriage realignment work in this region. This requires the closure of Catherine de Barnes Lane, Bickenhill from its southern most junction with St Peters Lane to its junction with Clock Interchange until 23.59hrs on 13 February 2023. There will be a signed diversion route via Catherine De Barnes Lane, Hampton […]

National Highways have released their latest newsletter covering the progress they have made in the M42 Junction 6 scheme. Click the image below to read the newsletter: