Category: Solihull

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.

Solihull Connected – Solihull Council adopts refreshed transport strategy

15 March 2023

Solihull Council has adopted a refreshed version of its borough-wide transport strategy and accompanying delivery plan, known as ‘Solihull Connected 2023’. This updated strategy repositions the council’s approach to transport over the next decade, setting out its vision for a multi-modal transport system that accesses all parts of the borough, supports the economy, is safe … More Solihull Connected – Solihull Council adopts refreshed transport strategy

Zeroing in – Solihull’s Annual Report tracks net zero progress

15 March 2023

As the Council continues to tackle climate change head on, Solihull’s first Net Zero Annual Report has been published. The report outlines the progress that Solihull has made on its journey towards becoming a carbon net zero borough since the Net Zero Action was adopted in 2021. The Net Zero Annual Report, which can be downloaded here, … More Zeroing in – Solihull’s Annual Report tracks net zero progress

Rural roads targeted in new safety campaign to prevent deaths and injuries among young drivers

6 March 2023

Drivers are being urged by road safety experts to think about the dangers of driving too fast for road conditions in a new THINK! campaign that launches today (6 March 2023). The new THINK! campaign, “Is pushing it worth it?” is targeted at young male drivers, as statistics show male drivers aged 17 to 24 … More Rural roads targeted in new safety campaign to prevent deaths and injuries among young drivers

Recycling, rubbish and green waste – changes to collections coming soon:

2 March 2023

From Monday 27 March, Solihull Council will be changing some of its recycling, rubbish and green waste collection rounds to make them more efficient and reduce carbon emissions. The changes do not affect what is being collected or how often. They mean that some residents will have a new collection day, a new collection cycle … More Recycling, rubbish and green waste – changes to collections coming soon:

Solihull MIU – UPDATE:

12 February 2023

The building works have started and the opening date is still on track for June 2023 with new theatres coming next year. Full details can be found in a report to Solihull Council Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee this week: https://eservices.solihull.gov.uk/mgInternet/documents/s107672/Communications%20and%20engagement%20update%20report_Solihull%20elective%20hub%20six%20theatres%20site%20configuration%20an.pdf

Solihull and Conigital secures funding to make automated shuttle routes a reality in the West Midlands

1 February 2023

Some great news we have had to sit on for a while and were able to publish this week; Continuing to build on its reputation at the leading edge of Connected Automated Vehicle (CAV) technology, Solihull is set to benefit from joint government and industry funding to deliver an exciting new project. Solihull Council has … More Solihull and Conigital secures funding to make automated shuttle routes a reality in the West Midlands