The effects of air pollutants on the body are already well known, and can make existing conditions, such as respiratory disorders even worse. However, new research shows air pollution exposure can also make COVID-19 symptoms even more severe. In light of this, we need to do all we can to protect ourselves and others from […]
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Finding jobs during the pandemic: Introducing Solihulll MBC’s Employment & Skills Team
Solihull Council has launched a new service to help residents out of work as a result of Coronavirus. The aim is to provide people with the necessary support to help them find work. Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council, said: “Coronavirus lockdown has had a devastating effect on the economy and while we all […]
Message from Cllr Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull MBC – 23 April
Hard to think about now, but we do need to prepare for better times The government has taken unprecedented steps to provide support for business and the Council is right behind all these efforts. Many of our teams have been redeployed for this purpose. At a time when everyone is being asked to stay at […]
Message from Solihull MBC: Emergency Business Grants – 23 April
Message from Solihull MBC The Leader of Solihull Council is calling on local businesses to apply for financial support to help them over the current lockdown period. Despite already pumping £17 million into 1,230 local businesses, up to a further 677 could access available funds. Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council said: “We have […]
Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council – 21 April 2020
Stay home, protect our NHS and save lives! Are you getting bored? I hear stories of gardens being manicured, garages being cleared out, puzzle skills being re-discovered, and new games for the children. There will be stress, and short tempers, but we need to keep going and keep finding that extra drop of patience. As […]
Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council – 16 April
Stay home, protect our NHS and save lives! Keep up the applause for key workers I understand many will be upset or anxious at the thought of the “Stay at home – Save lives” regime continuing, as it almost certainly will when the government makes its decision today. We are going through totally uncharted waters […]
Closure of Licensed Premises
Officers from Solihull Council’s Regulatory Services have been checking that licensed premises, such as pubs, restaurants and clubs, are closed. Businesses which do not follow COVID-19 restrictions will be issued with prohibition notices. Businesses which fail to comply will receive fines and could also face the loss of their alcohol licence. There will be no […]
Public Space closures – UPDATE
Following the Government announcement, the play area on the Recreation Ground and in Bickenhill is now CLOSED in order to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Your understanding and patience in this matter is much appreciated.
Message from Cllr Ian Courts – Leader of Solihull Council – 26 March
Stay Home, protect our NHS and save lives. I am pleased that people do seem to be heeding the advice and are now staying at home. This, along with keeping your distance, is the most important action we can take to fight coronavirus; it’s all about reducing the spread of infection by minimising day to […]