This week the rate of infection in Solihull has reached a level that is concerning. Since the start of September, there have been 115 cases of Covid-19 in Solihull, compared to a total of 84 cases across the whole of August. This rapid acceleration has increased local rates from an average of between 7 and […]
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Solihull Council concern over Covid cases UPDATE
Solihull Council has today expressed concern about a spike in Covid-19 cases across the borough. Since the Bank Holiday weekend, Solihull’s rates have increased from a 7 day rate of 7.8 per 100k to 35.4 for the 7 days to Friday 4th September. Solihull’s Director of Public Health, Ruth Tennant said: “This recent spike is […]
Reopening the Recreation Ground and Bickenhill playgrounds – 4 July 2020
Following Government’s announcement stating that playgrounds in England are allowed to open, Bickenhill & Marston Green Parish Council will re-open the Recreation Ground and Bickenhill playgrounds on the 4th of July 2020 . In order to provide a safe and clean environment, all play equipment has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected ready for this date. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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)
Message from West Midlands Police – Garage Break-Ins
Over the last few days we have had a small number of reports about garage break-ins where high value tools have been targeted. To help to prevent this type of crime we are asking residents to be mindful when leaving garage doors open. Lots of people are getting around to doing jobs in the home […]