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βIn Solihull town centre today?
π€Ever considered fostering?
π¨βπ¨βπ§Foster for Solihull are in Touchwood today to answer questions - it's a great opportunity to find out how fostering could work for you.
#TouchwoodMoments #TouchwoodSolihull
π James from Shirley is among the Solihull residents who have benefitted from a bike hire scheme.
He said: βThe fact that I could try the bike, see how I got on, and then return it if things didn't work out gave me confidence to go ahead.β
Find out more π www.solihull.gov.uk/try-you-bike
𧧠Happy Lunar New Year π§§
We wish you a new year filled with joy, health and prosperity!
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We have recently launched a new and improved online council tax account. Sign up today! β
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We have recently launched a new and improved online council tax account. Sign up today! β
Save time β
Convenient β
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Sign up at any time but if itβs by Wednesday 25 February you can get your 2026/27 bill online. πβ‘οΈπ»
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Plans to expand the Councilβs information and advice service to ensure more people can access support will be discussed by Cabinet.
Proposals will focus on face-to-face provision at different venues in the local area, making access easier and convenient π£οΈ
Read more π https://loom.ly/1j6YZFc
Photo shared by Solihull Council on February 04, 2026 tagging @mellsquare. image and text that says "INDOOR POP-UP MAKERS MARKET 14- 15 FEBRUARY & 14 &14- 14-15 15 MARCH 10AM 4PM SPACE@MELLSQUARE VISITSOLIHULL MELL SQUARE SOLIHULL Funded by UK Government".
Weβre opening the doors to our very first indoor Makersβ Market, bringing together some of the youngest and brightest creators from across the region.
π 14β15 February & 14β15 March
β° 10amβ4pm
π Space@MellSquare (next to CaffΓ¨ Nero) & Poplar Way
Learn more: visitsolihull.co.uk/indoor-pop-u...
β οΈEmergency Road Closureβ οΈ
Meriden Drive, Kingshurst.
On behalf of Severn Trent Water.
Closed due to leak repair.
03 February until 05 February at 4:00pm.
Access for emergency services will be maintained.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
β¨Tickets on sale now for Solihull Shines!β¨
Celebrate the Mayorβs year in office and local talent this April at Solihull Shinesβ¨ ππ€
Read more here π https://loom.ly/cRpQvfI
Whether your New Yearβs Resolution was to be more active, or youβve decided to start your fitness journey today, the Solihull on the Move website can help.
It has all the info youβll need to help you get moving in 2026.
https://loom.ly/EPhuNn8
Weβve launched a new campaign to help make our roads safer. π£οΈππ΄πΆ
It encourages road users to make better choices as we all have a part to play in making Solihull's roads safer.
Funded by the Department for Transportβs Safer Roads Fund. See more πhttps://loom.ly/qY32K-4
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Is your aim for 2026 to get moving more?
From parkrun to Planet Ice Solihull, leisure centres to community cycling hubs, there really is something for everyone who wants to get moving.
Find out what your options are at https://loom.ly/EPhuNn8
Many of us want to improve our fitness, but how we do this varies from person to person.
Whether you want to be in a group or cycle, run or walk on your own, there are plenty of green spaces across Solihull for anyone who wants to get moving for 2026.
Find out more at https://loom.ly/EPhuNn8
β οΈEmergency road closureβ οΈ
Outside 14 Taw Close, Smithβs Wood.
Urgent excavation in highway to locate and repair low voltage cable fault.
22 January to 28 January at 6:45pm.
Access for emergency services will be maintained.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
β οΈEmergency road closureβ οΈ
Outside 98 Meeting House Lane, Balsall Common.
Network Plus/National Grid.
21 January to 29 January 11:59pm.
Maintain, repair or replace link box/ link box lid.
Access for emergency services will be maintained.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Is your aim for 2026 to get moving more?
We have two leisure centres in Solihull, with gyms and swimming pools.
From backstroke to butterfly, weights to the treadmill, you can choose what works best for you.
Find out more about the leisure centres at https://loom.ly/EPhuNn8
β οΈEmergency road closureβ οΈ
Tomlinson Road, Castle Bromwich β outside number 6.
21 January to 22 January at 4pm.
Leak fix by Severn Trent Water.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
β οΈEmergency road closureβ οΈ
Outside 'Oddicombe' on Back Lane, Meriden.
Closed from now until 4pm on Thursday 22 January.
Pipe renewal by Severn Trent Water.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Keen to get moving more but donβt know where to start?
Thereβs a wide range of options in Solihull, from parks to Planet Ice Solihull.
Whatever youβre interested in, the Solihull on the Move website has all the key info youβll need.
https://loom.ly/EPhuNn8
Made a New Yearβs Resolution to be more active?
Find out more about the wide range of options on the Solihull on the Move website.
From parkrun to Planet Ice Solihull, leisure centres to community cycling hubs, there's something for everyone.
Find out more at https://loom.ly/EPhuNn8
π’UPDATE - Our cemeteries will be closing at 3:30pm today (Friday 9 January).
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Due to the snowy conditions our cemeteries will be closing early on Friday 9 January. βοΈ
We kindly ask that you only visit our cemeteries if you are attending a service.
More information about what services are affected can be found here π https://loom.ly/zp1012w
Due to Storm Goretti, our Solihull Connect walk in centres will be opening later than usual on Friday 9 January. Wait times for our Solihull Connect Contact Centre services may also be longer than usual. π
For non-urgent enquiries, you can contact us online π https://loom.ly/15NU6mQ
We have been notified by Meriden CE Primary School that they will be closed on Friday 9 January due to the heavy snow and unsafe roads leading into Meriden Village. π«π¨οΈ
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β οΈ Due to the weather conditions, we have suspended our rubbish and recycling collection service. β οΈ
You can find out when we will return to collect and what other services are affected here π https://loom.ly/-fPsAU8
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
β οΈEmergency road closureβ οΈ
Cranmore Boulevard, Solihull - Outside number 258. Closure in place immediately until Tuesday 13 January at 4pm while Severn Trent Water repair a burst water main.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
We won't always post when our gritters are out on our social channels, but don't worry, our gritters are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from mid-November until mid-March π
If you've got a question about gritting, our FAQs cover everything you need to know π https://loom.ly/wi_v1mc
π£οΈ We are seeking views on options for Barston Bridge.
βTwo long-term options are being considered: to replace the bridge with a new structure, or to close the bridge to vehicles.
ποΈ Have your say in our consultation. Read more π https://loom.ly/cSItzHQ
