Final Warnings Issued to Parents Idling Cars Outside Solihull Schools Sunday, January 25, 2026 solihull idling schools pollution enforcement education health council environment infrastructure Solihull Council is stepping up efforts to tackle the persistent problem of parents leaving their car engines running while waiting outside schools. Over the past year, councillors have debated various measures following a … Read More
Major Bin Collection Overhaul Coming to Solihull This Autumn Friday, January 23, 2026 solihull waste recycling collections foodwaste council environment communication policy residents Solihull is preparing for significant changes to its waste collection system this autumn. The council has announced a “comprehensive communication campaign” to ensure residents are fully informed as weekly rubbish collections … Read More
Controversial Balsall Common Housing Development Approved Despite Community Concerns Tuesday, January 20, 2026 balsallcommon housing development planning solihull community infrastructure approval controversy homes A contentious housing development proposal in Balsall Common has officially cleared its final planning stage, moving forward despite vocal opposition from local residents. The plan, submitted by Elan Homes Holdings Ltd in … Read More
Developer Proposes 300 Homes on Knowle Green Belt Land Friday, January 16, 2026 knowle greenbelt richborough housing solihull development community planning consultation infrastructure Richborough has revealed ambitious plans to build 300 new homes on green belt land at Golden End Farm, located north of Kenilworth Road on the outskirts of Knowle, Solihull. The site was previously categorized as an ‘amber’ … Read More
Solihull Planners Reject Children’s Home Proposal in Olton Over Highway Safety Concerns Wednesday, January 14, 2026 solihull olton childrenshome planning highways trafficsafety localopposition councildecision residential development Solihull planners have rejected a proposal to convert a house on Dene Court Road in Olton into a children’s home. The application, submitted by Aqib Nawaz Nawaz in September to accommodate two children aged 11 to 17, faced … Read More
New Government Letter Sparks Fresh Developments in Solihull Council’s Housing Plan Saga Monday, January 12, 2026 solihull housing greenbelt localplan planning government consultation development council policy The years-long debate over Solihull Council’s ambitious housing plan has taken an unexpected turn following a recent letter from the government. Solihull’s local plan, a crucial document that guides planning decisions once … Read More