Solihull MP Condemns Proposed Housing Development on Bentley Heath Farmland Tuesday, March 17, 2026 housing development greenbelt bentleyheath solihull planning farmland opposition infrastructure saqibbhatti A controversial proposal to build nearly 300 homes on agricultural land in Bentley Heath has sparked strong opposition from local residents and Solihull’s Member of Parliament, Saqib Bhatti. Earlier this year, UKLD … Read More
Pregnant Woman Loses Baby in Devastating Solihull Crash, Reckless 16-Year-Old Driver Walks Free Friday, March 13, 2026 solihull crash recklessdriving pregnancy loss sentencing teenager bmw ptsd rehabilitation A tragic car crash in Solihull has left a pregnant woman grieving the loss of her unborn baby, while the reckless teenager responsible for the collision has been handed a suspended sentence and walked free. Usman Qasim, just … Read More
Decision on Turning Solihull Five-Bedroom Home into Children’s Care Facility Expected This Week Tuesday, March 10, 2026 solihull kinghurst planning children carehome willow residential council campaign objections A decision on whether to convert a five-bedroom house in Chester Road, Solihull, into a children’s care home is expected this week, as campaigners await the planning committee’s verdict. Willow Children’s Home has applied to … Read More
Solihull Council Leader Urges Candidates to Keep Promises in Upcoming Local Elections Friday, March 6, 2026 solihull council election campaign integrity voting politics local candidates promises As Solihull prepares for a pivotal election on May 7, where all 51 council seats across 17 wards will be contested, the council leader Karen Grinsell is emphasizing the importance of an honest and responsible campaign. With … Read More
Next Step for New Balsall Common 'Village' as 250-Home Plan Moves Forward Thursday, March 5, 2026 balsallcommon solihull development planning vistry affordablehousing berkswellwindmill infrastructure environment community Plans to build 250 new homes in Balsall Common, Solihull, have progressed despite opposition from campaigners worried about the impact on views of the historic Berkswell Windmill. Last April, Solihull Council approved Barwood … Read More
Solihull Villagers Fear Isolation as Barston Bridge Faces Closure Amid Funding Shortfall Wednesday, March 4, 2026 barston bridge solihull infrastructure funding council consultation safety transport community Residents of Solihull’s Barston village are growing increasingly concerned about the potential closure of Barston Bridge, a historic structure spanning the River Blythe, due to safety issues and lack of repair funding. Built … Read More