https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/blythe/Recent content in blythe on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/fresh-appeal-urges-government-to-save-solihulls-historic-barston-bridge/Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/fresh-appeal-urges-government-to-save-solihulls-historic-barston-bridge/Meriden MP Saqib Bhatti is intensifying calls for government funding to repair Barston Bridge, a crucial crossing over the River Blythe in Solihull. The 1859-built bridge carries over 1,000 vehicles daily and is now at risk due to structural safety concerns. Facing a hefty £2 million repair bill to replace the bridge with a structure supporting full highway loadings of up to 40 tonnes, Solihull Council has acknowledged it lacks the necessary funds.