Posh Midlands Town Sees £25,000 Drop in Home Values in 2025 Sunday, January 11, 2026 solihull housing property realestate westmidlands pricedrop midlands worcester mortgages lloydsbank In 2025, one of the West Midlands' most affluent towns, Solihull, witnessed a significant decline in average house prices, with values dropping by over £25,000. This dramatic fall places Solihull fourth on the national list … Read More
Solihull Council Children's Services Inspection Outcome Expected Next Week Sunday, January 11, 2026 solihull ofsted inspection children services council safeguarding improvement commission report The outcome of a crucial full inspection of Solihull Council’s children’s services is anticipated next week, according to council leader Karen Grinsell. Solihull’s children’s services came under national scrutiny following … Read More
Solihull Council Spends Over £30,000 Defending Planning Appeals Saturday, January 10, 2026 solihull council planning appeals legal residents development inspectorate expenditure permits Solihull Council has spent more than £30,000 defending planning appeals from residents dissatisfied with rejected applications, according to recently released data. The 2024/25 financial year marked a surge in appeals, … Read More
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
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