A speed limit review of the Borough was undertaken during 2021. This identified roads where lower speed limits would be more appropriate. This has resulted in new proposed Traffic Regulation Orders which aim to promote safe driving speeds and minimise danger to people or other traffic using these roads. In line with Department for Transport […]

On 25th June, a group of volunteers certified by the British Trust for Ornithology returned to Millennium Wood to carry out mist netting. Mist netting is an important tool for monitoring species diversity, relative abundance and population size and is harmless to birds when carried out by trained professionals. The volunteers put up a total of […]

Kier, on behalf of National Highways, will carry out resurfacing work on the A45 Ryton roundabout. This work is necessary due to deterioration of the carriageway. Kier will also lay a material to increase the roads surface friction, repair existing carriageway defects and renew the road markings and studs. The completed work will provide a […]

Emergency resurfacing work is being performed on the M42 junction 6 roundabout/Bickenhill Interchange. To complete work safely, there will be overnight closures this evening (Wednesday 8 June) and tomorrow evening (Thursday 9 June) between 9pm and 6am. Throughout this time, the following closures will be in place: A45 westbound exit slip closed M42 junction 6 […]

The Chelmsley Wood Neighbourhood Policing Team are holding a drop in session on Wednesday 1st June between 4-7pm at Three Trees Community Centre, Hedingham Grove, Chelmsley Wood. This is your opportunity to meet the Team, share your concerns & and find out how you can be part of their volunteer groups.

The Parish Council is pleased to announce that a defibrillator has been installed at the Recreation Ground in Marston Green. The defibrillator is located on the side wall of the Pavilion by the noticeboard and the changing room entrance.  Defibrillators are an essential tool in helping people who have had a cardiac arrest survive until […]

The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay will visit Marston Green as a one of many stops on its final journey through England this summer, as the full route is revealed. Birmingham 2022 is hosting the 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay – a journey which brings together and celebrates communities across the Commonwealth during the build […]

Solihull Council will be holding drop in sessions across the borough to talk everything Commonwealth Games.Whether you’re a resident or a business owner, these Get Set for the Games sessions will provide the most up-to-date information so you can prepare for the busy and exciting summer ahead.  Louise, the Council’s Programme Manager for the Commonwealth […]

Kier are carrying out resurfacing work at various locations on the M42 northbound between Junction 7 and 9, including A4097 Kingsbury Road roundabout. They will also be replacing the road markings and road studs. This is due to the deterioration of the carriageway.  Work will begin on Monday 23 May 2022 and expect it to […]

The Helping Communities Fund has been relaunched by the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioners Office (WMP & CCO). It’s made up from money which has been seized from criminals under the Proceeds of Crime Act and is used to allow communities to invest in their neighbourhoods to improve safety. For more information about the criteria and […]