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Applicant Jason Hewitt submitted the plan to convert a four bedroom residential house in Daytona Drive, Millsons Wood, into the care home for a child in July (Image via LDRS)

Solihull residents dismayed as children's home plan approved despite strong opposition

10th Sep 2026 | 1

In response to the findings, Reform UK Solihull has called on the council to implement all recommendations set out in the report and review its existing SEND Reform Plan (Image via Wikimedia Commons, Nub News)

Reform UK demands urgent changes to Solihull SEND

10th Sep 2026 |

Save a Life September is helping communities unlock the power of first aid through free demonstrations (image via St John Ambulance)

Discover the power of first aid this September: Important message from St John Ambulance

10th Sep 2026 |

What's on in Solihull this weekend? (Image: Nub News)

What's on in Solihull this weekend: charity event, fun run, scarecrow festival

10th Sep 2026 |

The M42 was closed overnight while emergency services attended the scene (image via SWNS)

Man left in hospital with 'serious injuries' after M42 crash

10th Sep 2026 |

Earlier this year the director warned there was a risk the council would end up needing to seek permission from the government to increase council tax by up to 9.99 per cent in future years (Image: Nub News)

Council tax hikes or service cuts? Solihull faces tough financial choices

9th Sep 2026 |

The mayor joined shoppers, businesses and community representatives to celebrate the centre’s achievements and its contribution to the borough over the last 25 years (Image supplied)

Touchwood celebrates 25 years at Solihull's heart

9th Sep 2026 |

Teams were split into three groups and spent the day completing a range of improvement projects (Image supplied)

Solihull volunteers transform Birmingham community hub

9th Sep 2026 |

Despite the closure of the hard shoulder, drivers will still be able to use all four lanes of the main northbound carriageway throughout the works (Image: Nub News)

Long-term M42 hard shoulder closure near Solihull as HS2 continues work

9th Sep 2026 |

Cllr Karen Grinsell, leader of Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC), described the garden as a "brilliant upgrade" to the hub (Image supplied)

Local input shapes new Chelmsley Wood garden for children and parents

9th Sep 2026 |

t proposed the workshop be built on part of the Auckland Drive college’s existing car park (Image via LDRS)

New bricklaying workshop for Solihull College approved despite objections

8th Sep 2026 |

The restrictions are being put in place for the Balsall Common Fun Run, organised by The Lily Mae Foundation (Image via The Lily Mae Foundation)

Temporary road closures in Balsall Common for fun run

8th Sep 2026 |

That application was a prior notification, under class Q permitted development rights, and the conversion got under construction in 2023, but work was halted by council enforcement officers (Image via LDRS)

Unauthorized expansion leaves Solihull barn owner facing enforcement

8th Sep 2026 |

The partnership received a grade two rating on a three-point scale, with one being the highest possible outcome (Image supplied)

Inspectors highlight strengths of Solihull SEND services

8th Sep 2026 |

The application is to change the use to become a care home for up to three children, aged seven to 17 years old (Image via LDRS)

Shirley neighbors invited to comment on proposed childrens care home

8th Sep 2026 |

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