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Small housing developments in Solihull have been given the go-ahead by the planning committee (Image via LDRS)

Controversial new homes approved in Earlswood and Knowle before planning rules change

26th Oct 2026 |

The Mayor of Solihull, Cllr Sardul Marwa MBE JP, with Josh Tomlinson, the new Mayor's Sea Scout, and Satnam Kaur Marwa JP LLB, the Mayoress (Image supplied)

Solihull teenager, 16, named Mayor’s Sea Scout

26th Oct 2026 |

National Highways identified significant structural deterioration during routine inspections in November 2025 (Image via Nub News)

M42 bridge demolished as engineers develop temporary replacement plans

26th Oct 2026 |

Councillors agreed to approve the changes to their planning committee handbook so that it is in line with government changes (Image via LDRS, Nub News)

Solihull residents set to lose say on controversial planning applications under new rules

26th Oct 2026 |

Here is a guide to the confirmed road closures and when they will be in place (Image via Solihull Lions)

A quick guide to Remembrance Sunday in Solihull

25th Oct 2026 |

Here are the biggest planning stories from the last week in Solihull (Image via Nub News)

Solihull planning round up: bar transformation, marquee rejected, funding block

25th Oct 2026 |

Labour is forecast to win 28% of the national vote, up from 22% in July and 17% in January (image via SWNS)

Labour on course for majority as ‘Burnham bounce’ reshapes the West Midlands

24th Oct 2026 |

For Paola Spiga, taking part in the Ladies First Charity Calendar is about celebrating diversity, challenging herself and supporting a cause she believes can make a difference to everyone. (Image via Ladies First)

Spotlight Series: Meet the businesswoman stepping outside her comfort zone for charity

24th Oct 2026 |

Here is who is hiring in Solihull right now (image via Nub News)

Five jobs available near Solihull right now: Doyles, TKMaxx, Carluccio's

24th Oct 2026 |

The local plan, which is set to deliver 23,091 homes, goes out to public consultation for six weeks starting from Monday, (October 26). (Image via LDRS)

Plans for over 23,000 new homes in Solihull go to public consultation

23rd Oct 2026 |

The Local Plan will act as a blueprint for future development across the borough, guiding planning decisions on where major developments should take place, and which areas should be protected. (Image via Nub News)

Six week consultation on Solihull draft local plan set to open

23rd Oct 2026 |

Rainier Developments Limited was granted permission for the scheme on land west of Rumbush Lane in September 2026 (Image via planning application)

Developer to pay £2.5m towards local services as it builds 110 homes in Tidbury Green

23rd Oct 2026 |

Plans for 32 new homes in School Road Hockley Heath (Picture: Rainier Developments Limited/Environmental Dimension Partnership)

Controversial 32 green belt homes in Hockley Heath regrettably approved despite traffic fears

23rd Oct 2026 | 1

A total of £3,203,428 in uncollected debt was written off in the last financial year, to the end of March 2026 (Image via LDRS, SMBC, Nub News)

More than £3.2m in uncollected debt is written off in Solihull

23rd Oct 2026 |

The Met Office has put the warning in place for Friday (Image via Andrew Laycock, Wiki Media Commons)

Yellow weather warning for Solihull ahead of Storm Austen

23rd Oct 2026 |

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