Solihull Council
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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 🚚
If you've got a question about gritting, our FAQs cover everything you need to know 👉 https://loom.ly/wi_v1mc
If you've got a question about gritting, our FAQs cover everything you need to know 👉 https://loom.ly/wi_v1mc
We have recently launched a new and improved online council tax account. Sign up today! ✅Save time ✅Convenient ✅24/7 access
Sign up at any time but if it’s by Wednesday 25 February you can get your 2026/27 bill online. 📄➡️💻
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Sign up at any time but if it’s by Wednesday 25 February you can get your 2026/27 bill online. 📄➡️💻
Find out more 👉https://loom.ly/7_mCaZA
February 6, 2026 at 5:56 PM
We have recently launched a new and improved online council tax account. Sign up today! ✅Save time ✅Convenient ✅24/7 access
Sign up at any time but if it’s by Wednesday 25 February you can get your 2026/27 bill online. 📄➡️💻
Find out more 👉https://loom.ly/7_mCaZA
Sign up at any time but if it’s by Wednesday 25 February you can get your 2026/27 bill online. 📄➡️💻
Find out more 👉https://loom.ly/7_mCaZA
Plans to expand the Council’s 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 🗣️
Read more 👉 https://loom.ly/1j6YZFc
Proposals will focus on face-to-face provision at different venues in the local area, making access easier and convenient 🗣️
Read more 👉 https://loom.ly/1j6YZFc
February 5, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Plans to expand the Council’s 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 🗣️
Read more 👉 https://loom.ly/1j6YZFc
Proposals will focus on face-to-face provision at different venues in the local area, making access easier and convenient 🗣️
Read more 👉 https://loom.ly/1j6YZFc
We’re opening the doors to our very first indoor Makers’ Market, bringing together some of the youngest and brightest creators from across the region.
🗓 14–15 February & 14–15 March
⏰ 10am–4pm
📍 Space@MellSquare (next to Caffè Nero) & Poplar Way
Learn more: visitsolihull.co.uk/indoor-pop-u...
🗓 14–15 February & 14–15 March
⏰ 10am–4pm
📍 Space@MellSquare (next to Caffè Nero) & Poplar Way
Learn more: visitsolihull.co.uk/indoor-pop-u...
February 4, 2026 at 10:19 AM
We’re opening the doors to our very first indoor Makers’ Market, bringing together some of the youngest and brightest creators from across the region.
🗓 14–15 February & 14–15 March
⏰ 10am–4pm
📍 Space@MellSquare (next to Caffè Nero) & Poplar Way
Learn more: visitsolihull.co.uk/indoor-pop-u...
🗓 14–15 February & 14–15 March
⏰ 10am–4pm
📍 Space@MellSquare (next to Caffè Nero) & Poplar Way
Learn more: visitsolihull.co.uk/indoor-pop-u...
⚠️Emergency Road Closure⚠️
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.
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.
February 3, 2026 at 11:52 AM
⚠️Emergency Road Closure⚠️
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.
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.
✨Tickets on sale now for Solihull Shines!✨
Celebrate the Mayor’s year in office and local talent this April at Solihull Shines✨ 🎭🎤
Read more here 👉 https://loom.ly/cRpQvfI
Celebrate the Mayor’s year in office and local talent this April at Solihull Shines✨ 🎭🎤
Read more here 👉 https://loom.ly/cRpQvfI
February 2, 2026 at 2:18 PM
✨Tickets on sale now for Solihull Shines!✨
Celebrate the Mayor’s year in office and local talent this April at Solihull Shines✨ 🎭🎤
Read more here 👉 https://loom.ly/cRpQvfI
Celebrate the Mayor’s year in office and local talent this April at Solihull Shines✨ 🎭🎤
Read more here 👉 https://loom.ly/cRpQvfI
Whether your New Year’s Resolution was to be more active, or you’ve decided to start your fitness journey today, the Solihull on the Move website can help.
It has all the info you’ll need to help you get moving in 2026.
https://loom.ly/EPhuNn8
It has all the info you’ll need to help you get moving in 2026.
https://loom.ly/EPhuNn8
January 31, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Whether your New Year’s Resolution was to be more active, or you’ve decided to start your fitness journey today, the Solihull on the Move website can help.
It has all the info you’ll need to help you get moving in 2026.
https://loom.ly/EPhuNn8
It has all the info you’ll need to help you get moving in 2026.
https://loom.ly/EPhuNn8
We’ve launched a new campaign to help make our roads safer. 🛣️🚗🚴🚶
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 Transport’s Safer Roads Fund. See more 👉https://loom.ly/qY32K-4
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 Transport’s Safer Roads Fund. See more 👉https://loom.ly/qY32K-4
January 30, 2026 at 10:49 AM
We’ve launched a new campaign to help make our roads safer. 🛣️🚗🚴🚶
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 Transport’s Safer Roads Fund. See more 👉https://loom.ly/qY32K-4
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 Transport’s Safer Roads Fund. See more 👉https://loom.ly/qY32K-4
Sign up for our new online council tax account today! ✅Save time ✅Convenient ✅24/7 access
Sign up at any time but if it’s by Wednesday 25 February you can get your 2026/27 bill online. 📄➡️💻
Find out more 👉https://loom.ly/7_mCaZA
Sign up at any time but if it’s by Wednesday 25 February you can get your 2026/27 bill online. 📄➡️💻
Find out more 👉https://loom.ly/7_mCaZA
January 29, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Sign up for our new online council tax account today! ✅Save time ✅Convenient ✅24/7 access
Sign up at any time but if it’s by Wednesday 25 February you can get your 2026/27 bill online. 📄➡️💻
Find out more 👉https://loom.ly/7_mCaZA
Sign up at any time but if it’s by Wednesday 25 February you can get your 2026/27 bill online. 📄➡️💻
Find out more 👉https://loom.ly/7_mCaZA
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
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
January 28, 2026 at 10:15 AM
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
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
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
January 24, 2026 at 10:15 AM
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
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
⚠️Emergency road closure⚠️
Outside 14 Taw Close, Smith’s 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.
Outside 14 Taw Close, Smith’s 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.
January 23, 2026 at 12:31 PM
⚠️Emergency road closure⚠️
Outside 14 Taw Close, Smith’s 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.
Outside 14 Taw Close, Smith’s 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.
⚠️Emergency road closure⚠️
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.
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.
January 22, 2026 at 2:10 PM
⚠️Emergency road closure⚠️
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.
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
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
January 21, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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
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
⚠️Emergency road closure⚠️
Tomlinson Road, Castle Bromwich – outside number 6.
21 January to 22 January at 4pm.
Leak fix by Severn Trent Water.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Tomlinson Road, Castle Bromwich – outside number 6.
21 January to 22 January at 4pm.
Leak fix by Severn Trent Water.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
January 21, 2026 at 9:51 AM
⚠️Emergency road closure⚠️
Tomlinson Road, Castle Bromwich – outside number 6.
21 January to 22 January at 4pm.
Leak fix by Severn Trent Water.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Tomlinson Road, Castle Bromwich – outside number 6.
21 January to 22 January at 4pm.
Leak fix by Severn Trent Water.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
⚠️Emergency road closure⚠️
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.
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.
January 19, 2026 at 4:32 PM
⚠️Emergency road closure⚠️
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.
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 don’t know where to start?
There’s a wide range of options in Solihull, from parks to Planet Ice Solihull.
Whatever you’re interested in, the Solihull on the Move website has all the key info you’ll need.
https://loom.ly/EPhuNn8
There’s a wide range of options in Solihull, from parks to Planet Ice Solihull.
Whatever you’re interested in, the Solihull on the Move website has all the key info you’ll need.
https://loom.ly/EPhuNn8
January 18, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Keen to get moving more but don’t know where to start?
There’s a wide range of options in Solihull, from parks to Planet Ice Solihull.
Whatever you’re interested in, the Solihull on the Move website has all the key info you’ll need.
https://loom.ly/EPhuNn8
There’s a wide range of options in Solihull, from parks to Planet Ice Solihull.
Whatever you’re interested in, the Solihull on the Move website has all the key info you’ll need.
https://loom.ly/EPhuNn8
Made a New Year’s 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
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
January 15, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Made a New Year’s 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
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
📢UPDATE - Our cemeteries will be closing at 3:30pm today (Friday 9 January).
Due to the snowy conditions our cemeteries will be closing early on Friday 9 January. ❄️
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 👉 https://loom.ly/zp1012w
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 👉 https://loom.ly/zp1012w
January 9, 2026 at 1:32 PM
📢UPDATE - Our cemeteries will be closing at 3:30pm today (Friday 9 January).
Due to the snowy conditions our cemeteries will be closing early on Friday 9 January. ❄️
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 👉 https://loom.ly/zp1012w
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 👉 https://loom.ly/zp1012w
January 9, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Due to the snowy conditions our cemeteries will be closing early on Friday 9 January. ❄️
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 👉 https://loom.ly/zp1012w
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 👉 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. 🕒
For non-urgent enquiries, you can contact us online 👉 https://loom.ly/15NU6mQ
For non-urgent enquiries, you can contact us online 👉 https://loom.ly/15NU6mQ
January 9, 2026 at 9:51 AM
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. 🕒
For non-urgent enquiries, you can contact us online 👉 https://loom.ly/15NU6mQ
For non-urgent enquiries, you can contact us online 👉 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. 🏫🌨️
January 9, 2026 at 8:14 AM
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. 🏫🌨️
⚠️ Due to the weather conditions, we have suspended our rubbish and recycling collection service. ⚠️
You can find out when we will return to collect and what other services are affected here 👉 https://loom.ly/-fPsAU8
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
You can find out when we will return to collect and what other services are affected here 👉 https://loom.ly/-fPsAU8
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
January 9, 2026 at 7:50 AM
⚠️ Due to the weather conditions, we have suspended our rubbish and recycling collection service. ⚠️
You can find out when we will return to collect and what other services are affected here 👉 https://loom.ly/-fPsAU8
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
You can find out when we will return to collect and what other services are affected here 👉 https://loom.ly/-fPsAU8
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
⚠️Emergency road closure⚠️
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.
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.
January 8, 2026 at 10:43 AM
⚠️Emergency road closure⚠️
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.
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 🚚
If you've got a question about gritting, our FAQs cover everything you need to know 👉 https://loom.ly/wi_v1mc
If you've got a question about gritting, our FAQs cover everything you need to know 👉 https://loom.ly/wi_v1mc
January 8, 2026 at 9:16 AM
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 🚚
If you've got a question about gritting, our FAQs cover everything you need to know 👉 https://loom.ly/wi_v1mc
If you've got a question about gritting, our FAQs cover everything you need to know 👉 https://loom.ly/wi_v1mc
🗣️ We are seeking views on options for Barston Bridge.
❓Two long-term options are being considered: to replace the bridge with a new structure, or to close the bridge to vehicles.
🗓️ Have your say in our consultation. Read more 👉 https://loom.ly/cSItzHQ
❓Two long-term options are being considered: to replace the bridge with a new structure, or to close the bridge to vehicles.
🗓️ Have your say in our consultation. Read more 👉 https://loom.ly/cSItzHQ
January 7, 2026 at 11:39 AM
🗣️ We are seeking views on options for Barston Bridge.
❓Two long-term options are being considered: to replace the bridge with a new structure, or to close the bridge to vehicles.
🗓️ Have your say in our consultation. Read more 👉 https://loom.ly/cSItzHQ
❓Two long-term options are being considered: to replace the bridge with a new structure, or to close the bridge to vehicles.
🗓️ Have your say in our consultation. Read more 👉 https://loom.ly/cSItzHQ