Have your say on food waste and recycling collections – Solihull

Solihull Council this morning published this press release reating to our Waste Strategy review: To help combat climate change and recover valuable resources from our waste, the last Government issued local authorities with new guidance on how waste and recycling should be collected.  Through these recycling reforms (Simpler Recycling), recycling will be easier as all … More Have your say on food waste and recycling collections – Solihull

SOLIHULL – INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN

The introduction to Solihull (Draft) Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDF) explains it ‘…is a key component of the evidence base to support the Local Plan. The IDP provides a baseline of the existing infrastructure capacity and needs in the Borough and highlights the infrastructure requirements to support the predicted growth set out in the Local Plan.’ The … More SOLIHULL – INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN

HILLFIELD LNR LAKE

Some great news. Many may remember the report of contamination in the lake a few weeks ago. The action by Severn Trent Rangers and SMBC officers was superb but it seems the type and source of contamination can not be determined – it was though not an ammonia based substance. I did believe it emanated … More HILLFIELD LNR LAKE

MENTAL HEALTH BOOKS DONATED TO LOCAL SCHOOL

Solihull Blythe ward Cllr Ken Hawkins has responded to a call to sponsor Mental Health books for local schools.   Responding to an invitation by Naomi Cullinane, an independent Usborne Provider, Ken agreed to sponsor a bundle of books for his local Monkspath Primary School, where he is also a school governor. Ken says ‘There are … More MENTAL HEALTH BOOKS DONATED TO LOCAL SCHOOL

Local Businesses chip in to transform school’s eco-garden

Press release from SMBC this morning. An eco-garden which helps children at a Solihull school learn more about nature has been transformed thanks to the generous support of local businesses. A team of green-fingered staff from Hill & Smith PLC – a leading provider of sustainable infrastructure products and services – dug in deep at … More Local Businesses chip in to transform school’s eco-garden