Local news from Solihull and the surrounding area
Residents in Hurdis Road, Shirley, are calling on Solihull Council to install a pedestrian crossing near Shirley Park, with around 400 people having signed a petition over road safety concerns
Keeping hold of 'good' children's services staff a key priority says council leader
The application was recommended for approval by council officers but due to the number of neighbour objections it was called in to committee for determination, where it was unanimously approved
Farm buildings to be demolished to make way for new housing development in Solihull village
Solihull Council's planning committee unanimously approved a single storey rear extension in Bonneville Close, Millisons Wood
Wayne Kidd swiped £351 worth of Lego and toys from the John Lewis store at Touchwood Shopping Centre in Solihull in January
Two bus routes were diverted away from the scene near the Solihull site.
Riding club in Solihull village reveals plans for new sports facilities
The Disability Intensive Care Enhanced works to get young people the right support and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions
'This is not a popularity contest' says applicant after getting permission for garage extension
The planning committee has unanimously voted to defer the decision on the proposed four-bedroom, two-storey home in Olton so members can visit the site
'I'm working with two owners who genuinely care, that's rare in hospitality'
Solihull Council's children's services have been released from statutory government intervention following major improvements since the Arthur Labinjo-Hughes case
Planning chairman 'not happy' but garage in Solihull village is approved
Wayne Kidd swiped £351 worth of items from the John Lewis store at Touchwood Shopping Centre in Solihull on two separate occasions in January
Solihull's only town centre Post Office is set to close on July 11 after TGJones confirmed it will shut its Mell Square store as part of a UK-wide restructuring plan — leaving residents with just one
The planning inspectorate has dismissed five planning appeals by applicants who were unhappy with Solihull Council's decisions, bringing relief to the council and taxpayers.
Planners approve 99 news homes on green belt land in 'small' Solihull village
Councillor Sardul Marwa to serve as Solihull mayor for the coming year
Residents can learn more about the new service at a series of summer information events
