Category: Solihull

Flowers for the future – display unveiled in Malvern Park

20 July 2023

The winning design from the Your Future Solihull flowerbed competition can now be enjoyed by residents and visitors in Malvern Park in Solihull town centre. The impressive flower display embeds several sustainability themed symbols, including an electric car, solar panels, tree planting and the recycling symbol. Launched by Love Solihull in September last year, the … More Flowers for the future – display unveiled in Malvern Park

Council seeks views on Public Realm Strategy to transform Solihull town centre

11 July 2023

The six-week public consultation ends on 24 July and residents, businesses and visitors are reminded they can still state their views on key design principles for future developments which seek to provide continuity across the public spaces, streets and greenspaces within the town centre. The term ‘public realm’ refers to the space in around and … More Council seeks views on Public Realm Strategy to transform Solihull town centre

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

Mobile Speed Camera – Community Concern Site Review 2023

3 July 2023

A report going to the STRONGER COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES SCRUTINY BOARD this week (Thursday 6th) reviews the locations of the Mobile Speed Camera (MSE) used by West Midland Police and gives recommendations for future use. The agenda for the meeting can be accessed here: https://eservices.solihull.gov.uk/mgInternet/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=531&MId=9679 I have however attached the three relevant papers below: … More Mobile Speed Camera – Community Concern Site Review 2023

Council seeks views on Public Realm Strategy to transform Solihull town centre

12 June 2023

Solihull Council is seeking views on its emerging Town Centre Public Realm Strategy and possible options for a phase one concept scheme focused along the High Street. A six-week public consultation launches today, which aims to help shape the future look, feel and layout of Solihull town centre. Residents, businesses and visitors are being asked … More Council seeks views on Public Realm Strategy to transform Solihull town centre

Local Plan still paused due to delay in NPPF

12 June 2023

The examination of Solihull’s Local Plan review remains paused pending the publication of the updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The Council understands from Government that the update of the NPPF has been delayed due to the extent of consultation comments received, but it remains hopeful that it will be published over the summer. Further information … More Local Plan still paused due to delay in NPPF

Solihull Council consults on new traffic enforcement powers.

7 June 2023

The Council is considering taking up new powers to enforce moving traffic rules on four junctions across the borough. This follows the government announcing last year that local authorities in England could apply to get new powers to enforce moving traffic offences under Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004. The moving traffic rules … More Solihull Council consults on new traffic enforcement powers.