A smashing article in Rail Magazine about the huge opportunities around the HS2 Interchange station at Arden Cross . This project is a game changer for Solihull and the region in general. As the Chair of the Urban Growth Company, Nick Brown explains ‘HS2 is an economic enabler and allows for the creation of new … More HS2/ARDEN CROSS/URBAN GROWTH COMPANY
Press release from SMBC today: A new community funding scheme has been launched as part of Solihull Council’s environmental contract with Veolia and £10,000 is available to the borough’s local community groups and clubs. The Community Improvement Fund is aimed at groups who are looking to improve local areas. Constituted groups and clubs in Solihull … More Calling all community groups in Solihull – Solihull Council’s partner Veolia has £10k for local improvements
Press release from SMBC today: Solihull library users are being urged to scour their homes for overdue library books and return them anonymously this month – with no fine to pay, no matter how overdue they are. Throughout January and February, Solihull libraries are holding an amnesty with anonymous drop-off points available at all libraries … More LIBARY BOOK AMNESTY
Press release from SMBC this morning. As part of its commitment to improving road safety, Solihull Council has installed new average speed enforcement cameras on the A34 Stratford Road in Shirley. Positioned in the 40mph section of the Stratford Road, between the B4102 Marshall Lake Road and the M42 Motorway junctions, the cameras will monitor … More Stratford Road gets new average speed cameras.
This is situated within the libary at Dickens Heath and is a concept supported by the by the West Midlands Combined Authority and SMBC. More information can be found by visiting: https://www.yourworkhub.co.uk There are two Open Days this week; Thursday 5th and Friday 6th January. If this might meet your needs why not pop down … More DICKENS HEATH – WORK HUB:
The new service started today. The full time table and route can be accessed via TfWM webpage via: https://legacy.wmnetwork.co.uk/plan-your-journey/find-a-timetable/#/route/cen_390A9_%20_H_y11_1-1 This is a great addition for the borough, especially Blythe ward, whilst some services in the region are being cut or changed. I note bus stops do not have the new service shown on them and … More NEW A9 BUS SERVICE – BVP to Kingshurst
There are several things you can do with your real Christmas tree once you take them down. When purchasing your Christmas tree – see if the retailer offers a take-back scheme for your used tree, this service is usually provided by garden centres and tree suppliers If you purchase a tree with roots – why … More REAL CHRISTMAS TREES – Disposal in Solihull
Looking for some great magazines to help with your resolutions to get fit and eat healthy? Just by having a Solihull Library card we can have access to hundreds of titles (I have posted screenshots of some). No Library card? Just drop into any of our libraries to enrol and also see what other services … More FREE E MAGAZINES FROM SOLIHULL LIBRARIES
A9 BUS SERVICE – Confirmation: This really good news and confirmation of the great work undertaken by TfWM in providing a new service through the borough. It will be an hourly service from BVP to Solihull Town-centre, then onto Olton, Yardley and Kingshurst. The route goes along Cheswick Way and Monkspath Hall Road, thereby providing … More
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
Ken Hawkins 