Opposition Mounts Against New Bungalow Plan in Historic Knowle Village Thursday, November 13, 2025 knowle solihull bungalow planning conservation development opposition planningcommittee historic overdevelopment A new proposal to build a bungalow on Lodge Croft, at the heart of Knowle village, is stirring controversy among residents who fear the development could lead to overcrowding and impact the area’s historic character. … Read More
Villagers Oppose Advertising Boards on Meriden Roundabout, Citing Safety and Community Concerns Friday, November 7, 2025 meriden solihull roundabout advertising planning safety community objections council heritage Residents of Meriden in Solihull have voiced strong opposition to a proposal to install advertising boards on a key village roundabout. Locals argue that the signs could distract drivers and negatively impact the … Read More
Premier Inn Hockley Heath Set for Significant Expansion with 14 New Rooms Wednesday, November 5, 2025 premierinn solihull hockleyheath hotel expansion planning accommodation hospitality whitbread development Solihull council planners have approved a major expansion project for Premier Inn’s hotel located on Stratford Road in Hockley Heath. The budget hotel chain’s existing 77-bedroom facility will increase to 91 bedrooms … Read More
Music School Gains Planning Permission to Relocate to Grade II Listed Building in Knowle Wednesday, November 5, 2025 planning music education heritage solihull knowle conservation community students gradeii Solihull Music School has successfully obtained planning permission to move its operations to a Grade II listed building on Knowle High Street. After more than ten years teaching at The Barn Studios, located at Woodhouse Farm … Read More
The Compassionate Solihull Sisters Providing Free Wellness Treatments to Those in Need Tuesday, November 4, 2025 wellness mentalhealth solihull charity holistic therapy children anxiety community support When sisters Fallon Taylor and Paige Coyle founded Gaia Roots wellness spa, their mission was simple: to promote wellbeing. However, they soon discovered a deeper need within their community—many young people were struggling … Read More
Plan to Enhance Safety on Solihull’s Blossomfield Road Cycle Route Amid Delivery Vehicle Concerns Tuesday, November 4, 2025 solihull cycling safety blossomfield delivery kerbs council infrastructure activetravel transport Solihull council is set to improve safety measures on the Blossomfield Road cycle route following concerns about delivery drivers frequently blocking the lane, hindering cyclists and raising safety issues. Installed in 2022, … Read More