Solihull councillors have expressed growing concerns over the improper parking and dumping of new Lime electric bikes shortly after their launch in the borough. The Lime e-bike hire service, introduced earlier this month …
Solihull councillors have voted against a proposed increase in their basic allowance, citing the difficult economic climate as the primary reason. Despite a recommendation from an independent remuneration panel to raise the …
McDonald’s latest plans for a drive-thru restaurant at Birmingham Airport have successfully passed another important planning milestone. The fast food giant already secured initial approval from Solihull Council for the new …
A controversial plan to convert a house in Elmdon into a seven-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) has been rejected by Solihull planners and is now set for review by a government planning inspector. The property in …
Pure Padel Clubs Ltd is applying for a premises licence to sell alcohol at its new padel courts located on Streetsbrook Road, Solihull. The company has submitted a formal application to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council …
Residents in Solihull continue to voice strong opposition as oil giant Shell seeks approval for a revamped petrol station redevelopment on Warwick Road, at the junction with Wadleys Road. Following a previous setback in 2024, …
Plans to significantly increase the size of Chewisk Green, a small village in Solihull, are underway as developer Spitfire Homes proposes building 54 new homes. The village, with a current population of approximately 1,700, …
The Brownie Bakery and Wine Bar is planning to open its doors at 9-13 Greenwood Way within Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre, B37 5TT. The business has submitted an application for a premises licence to Solihull Metropolitan …
Fly-tippers are recklessly endangering motorists by turning a busy Birmingham road into a dumping ground. Over the past month, rubbish has repeatedly been left along the Collector Road in Castle Bromwich, heading towards …
Solihull Council has officially written off £560,869 in outstanding debts that were deemed unrecoverable. This significant amount includes arrears from council tax, business rates, and housing benefit overpayments accumulated …
Solihull Council has recently written off more than £560,000 in historic unpaid debts, highlighting ongoing challenges in debt recovery for local authorities. This decision was approved at a cabinet portfolio holder meeting …
The National Exhibition Centre (NEC) has secured approval to introduce a seasonal outdoor cinema and children’s play area on its landscaped lawns adjacent to Pendigo Lake. In December, the NEC Group submitted a planning …
A proposal has been submitted to transform a detached five-bedroom house in Yew Tree Lane, Solihull, into a children’s care home designed to accommodate up to three children. Applicant Chantelle Duggins has put forward plans …
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 …
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 …