Category: Parks and Green Spaces

Monkspath school takes part in the Zero Carbon Schools Programme

11 July 2023

Over the past year, students at Monkspath Junior and Infant School have demonstrated their sustainability credentials by taking part in the Zero Carbon Schools Programme, organised by Green Schools Project. The programme helps pupils learn about the causes of climate change, the effect it’s having on the natural world and what action can be taken … More Monkspath school takes part in the Zero Carbon Schools Programme

Council team scoops top international award for carbon reduction project

28 May 2023

Staff from Solihull Council’s Highway Infrastructure team and contractors Balfour Beatty Living Places (BBLP) are celebrating after scooping an international award for carbon reduction. Last year they picked up a prestigious national Green Apple Champion award for carbon reduction. Following their success, they then went forward to the international round and have been awarded the … More Council team scoops top international award for carbon reduction project

Armed Forces Community Garden, Hillfield Park – Wins top Environmental Award.

25 March 2023

The Armed Forces Coomunity Garden, a sensory garden for veterans was amongst the winners of the first West Midlands Natural Environment Awards. Set up by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), the awards showcase and celebrate the community organisations, educational institutions, public sector bodies and businesses who are caring for local green spaces. They also … More Armed Forces Community Garden, Hillfield Park – Wins top Environmental Award.

Green-fingered pupils help with planting at Hillfield Park

8 December 2022

Copied from the SMBC news page: Made even more special as I have been a governor at Monkspath J&I School for over 30 years. Green-fingered Year 4 pupils from Monkspath Junior and Infant School planted flowers in Hillfield Park as part of on-going environmental developments in the Solihull borough to support local wildlife. With help … More Green-fingered pupils help with planting at Hillfield Park

Pond and brook restoration at Tudor Grange Park and Hillfield Park

13 October 2022

Copied from SMBC news report today: Local residents will soon benefit from some exciting environmental improvements taking place in Tudor Grange Park and Hillfield Park this autumn. Solihull Council’s contractors, Ebsford Environmental, are carrying out extensive pond and brook restoration, bringing positive improvements to the parks’ nature and biodiversity. The work involves coppicing trees, clearing … More Pond and brook restoration at Tudor Grange Park and Hillfield Park

A pitch in time, saves nine(ty-five minutes) as Solihull Council launches

31 August 2022

Solihull Council is replacing traditional sticks and string with a new Robot Pitch Marker – saving ninety-five minutes per pitch and freeing up staff for other essential work in parks across the borough. The Robot Pitch Marker is fully autonomous and can paint Solihull’s pitches at the click of a button using virtual mapping software. … More A pitch in time, saves nine(ty-five minutes) as Solihull Council launches

Ping! Solihull – New outdoor table tennis provision in parks

1 June 2022

Following the success and popularity of the outdoor tables installed in six parks locations in 2021, Solihull on the Move funding is now being used to expand the offer to four new locations. Solihull Active and Public Realm have identified the following parks to receive a new permanent outdoor table at each location: * Lanchester … More Ping! Solihull – New outdoor table tennis provision in parks

Solihull Tree Planting Season Comes to a Close – 26,000 trees planted.

29 May 2022

The Planting Our Future team were very busy between November 2021 to March 2022, planting approximately 26,000 trees in more than 30 different locations across the borough. We also held various community planting events, three of which were sponsored by local businesses. We kicked off the tree planting season during National Tree Week (27 November – … More Solihull Tree Planting Season Comes to a Close – 26,000 trees planted.

Environmental programme shortlisted for national conservation award

23 May 2022

A three-year environmental programme developed and delivered by Solihull Council which involved 24 separate projects across Solihull borough has been shortlisted for a national conservation award. Solihull’s Habitat and Nature Improvements Project, part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) … More Environmental programme shortlisted for national conservation award