Proposal to Transform Shirley Family Home into Children’s Care Facility Submitted to Solihull Council Wednesday, May 13, 2026 solihull shirley carehome planning children community housing council development consultation A proposal has been submitted to Solihull Council to convert a residential property on Radbourne Road, Shirley, into a care home for children. The applicant, Adele Lynch, aims to transform the home to accommodate up to three … Read More
Solihull Council Penalized for Unreasonable Conduct in Shirley Planning Appeal Saturday, May 2, 2026 solihull council planning appeal costs unreasonable behaviour extension shirley inspector A recent planning appeal in Shirley has highlighted issues with Solihull Council’s decision-making process. A government planning inspector has overturned the council’s refusal of a property extension, ruling that the council … Read More
Warning Issued Ahead of 'World's Largest' St George's Day Parade in Solihull Friday, April 24, 2026 stgeorgesday solihull parade shirley traffic celebration patriotism delay community festival Motorists are being warned of significant delays ahead of the annual St George’s Day Parade in Shirley, Solihull, which claims to be the ‘world’s largest’. Since its inception in 2004, this patriotic … Read More
Renewed Hope for Solihull Special School as Funding Decision Remains Pending Saturday, April 18, 2026 solihull specialschool funding send education dfe shirley council autism disabilities Plans for a new 150-place special school in Solihull may not be dead after all, as recent updates signal a potential revival. The proposal for the school, intended to serve pupils aged 11 to 19 with specialist needs, was … Read More
Shirley Sports Club Secures Retrospective Approval for Outdoor Exercise Area Sunday, March 29, 2026 retrospective planning exercise fitness solihull sportsclub shirley bootcamp housing community sport Solihull planners have granted retrospective permission to Old Edwardians Sports Club (OESC) Ltd in Shirley for an outdoor exercise area constructed on a previously unused grassy space. The Streetsbrook Road-based club, known … Read More
Inside Shirley’s Struggling Roads: Residents Report “Horrific” Potholes Saturday, March 28, 2026 shirley potholes roads solihull council maintenance repairs weather infrastructure safety Residents in Shirley are grappling with deteriorating roads that have been described as “nightmare” and “horrific” conditions, prompting safety concerns and calls for urgent repairs. The spotlight on Shirley’s roads … Read More