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
Solihull Council Reverses Decision After Incorrect Road Markings Confuse Drivers Thursday, March 26, 2026 solihull roundabout traffic roadmarkings a34 poppyisland drivers highways council accidents Solihull Council has had to backtrack after erroneous road markings on a key roundabout caused widespread confusion among drivers. Earlier this month, contractors mistakenly painted misleading lane lines on the Poppy Island … Read More
Three Solihull charities denied additional business rates relief Wednesday, March 25, 2026 charities solihull businessrates discretionaryrelief funding council finances community heritage nonprofits Three Solihull charities—The Children’s Storehouse (TCS), Uthink People Developing People (UPDP), and Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens—have been denied additional discretionary business rates relief by Solihull Council. While … Read More
Smith's Wood Care Home Approved for Conversion into Apartments Despite Opposition Wednesday, March 25, 2026 smithswood carehome apartments planning solihull housing development liambyrne campaign conversion Plans to convert the Jubilee Gardens Care Centre in Smith’s Wood into residential apartments have been approved despite significant opposition from the community and local representatives. Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull … Read More
A Look Around Smith's Wood Academy - England's Most Improved School Wednesday, March 25, 2026 education improvement achievement transformation solihull academy students leadership teaching schools Nestled in the heart of Solihull, Smith’s Wood Academy stands as a remarkable example of educational transformation. Once struggling to meet expectations, the school has surged ahead to become the most improved school in … Read More
Inside the Major Transformation of Solihull’s Smith’s Wood Academy: From Unsafe to England’s Most Improved School Tuesday, March 24, 2026 smithswood solihull education headteacher transformation ofsted behaviour truancy schoolimprovement studentsuccess When headteacher Steve Huntington took the helm at Smith’s Wood Academy, the environment was bleak. Corridors echoed with silence—or the chaos of pupils skipping lessons—and students rarely smiled or engaged with staff. … Read More