Staff Numbers Cut as Solihull Council Tackles Financial Challenges Friday, January 9, 2026 solihull council staff resignation recruitment agency sickness budget children workforce Solihull Council has significantly reduced its workforce through a mutual early resignation scheme (MERS) and stringent recruitment controls as it grapples with budget pressures. Last spring, all council employees, excluding … Read More
Future of Solihull’s Aging Barston Bridge Uncertain as Council Seeks Community Input Thursday, January 8, 2026 solihull barston bridge infrastructure safety consultation council transport flooding maintenance Solihull Council has opened a public consultation regarding the future of Barston Bridge, a vital crossing used by over a thousand vehicles daily. Built in 1859, this historic bridge carries Barston Lane over the River … Read More
Touchwood Solihull Joe & The Juice Receives Zero Hygiene Rating Amid Chain's Assurance Tuesday, January 6, 2026 joeandthejuice hygiene solihull foodsafety inspection touchwood ratings uk compliance foodstandards Joe & The Juice’s Solihull store, located inside Touchwood shopping centre, has been handed a zero hygiene rating following an inspection on October 15 last year. This rating, issued by the Food Standards Agency, … Read More
Solihull planners reject ‘excessive’ Shirley home extension amid neighbour objections Tuesday, January 6, 2026 planning solihull extension shirley objection overdevelopment enforcement retrospective housing disability Solihull Council planners have refused retrospective permission for an extensive extension at a Shirley home, citing concerns over excessive development raised by neighbours and councillors. The property on Ufton Close had … Read More
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing Solihull Schoolgirl, 10, Amid Freezing Conditions Monday, January 5, 2026 solihull missing child police urgent search cold westmidlands appeal zafinya An urgent search is underway for Zafinya, a 10-year-old girl from Solihull, who has been missing since lunchtime on Monday, January 5. With temperatures plunging below zero overnight, West Midlands Police have issued an … Read More
Inside the Pre-Loved Kids Boutique Birmingham Mums Love – In Pictures Sunday, January 4, 2026 kids preloved boutique sustainability children clothing solihull birmingham shopping fashion Discover the charm of Kids2Kids Preloved, a beloved boutique in Solihull that has captured the hearts of Birmingham mums. This pre-loved children’s store offers a carefully curated selection of gently used kids’ clothing, … Read More