Significant Opposition Mounts Against Proposed Green Belt Housing Estate in Knowle as MP Voices Strong Objection Tuesday, May 19, 2026 greenbelt knowle housing development solihull opposition planning mp infrastructure affordablehousing Plans to build a new housing estate on Solihull’s green belt land have sparked significant opposition, including strong objections from Meriden and Solihull East MP Saqib Bhatti. The proposal by developer Richborough Estates … Read More
Castle Bromwich Pub Proposes Expansion of Beer Garden Tuesday, May 19, 2026 castlebromwich beergarden pub expansion stonegate planning solihull outdoorseating hospitality community The Farthings, a popular pub in Castle Bromwich owned by the Stonegate Group, has submitted plans to Solihull Council aiming to expand its beer garden. The proposed extension is designed to enhance the outdoor space for … Read More
Solihull Man of Good Character Sentenced for Carrying Knuckleduster Monday, May 18, 2026 solihull knuckleduster offensiveweapon possession court fine police goodcharacter deprivation sentence A 21-year-old man from Solihull has been fined after being found carrying a knuckleduster during a police search earlier this year. Dylan Connolly, a warehouse operative residing in Fordbridge, was stopped by officers on … Read More
Narrow Margins and Future Contests: Solihull’s Slim Election Victories and Councillors Facing Voters Again Thursday, May 14, 2026 solihull elections council wards politics conservative reformuk liberaldemocrats greenparty boundarychanges Last week’s local elections in Solihull revealed just how finely balanced many wards truly are, with several races decided by only a few votes. The results dramatically shifted the political landscape—the council is now under … Read More
Proposal to Transform Shirley Family Home into Children’s Care Facility Submitted to Solihull Council Wednesday, May 13, 2026 solihull shirley carehome planning children community housing council development consultation A proposal has been submitted to Solihull Council to convert a residential property on Radbourne Road, Shirley, into a care home for children. The applicant, Adele Lynch, aims to transform the home to accommodate up to three … Read More
Solihull Taxpayers Face Bill After Government Inspector Overturns Millionaire’s Row Boundary Wall Refusal Wednesday, May 13, 2026 solihull planning appeal boundary wall gate drainage housing inspector council Solihull taxpayers may once again bear the cost following a government inspector’s decision to overturn a local council’s refusal of a boundary wall and gate at a high-value property in Lovelace Avenue, a sought-after street … Read More