Solihull Family Business Mahoney's DIY Closes After 50 Years, Marking the End of an Era Monday, May 4, 2026 mahoneys solihull diy familybusiness closure legacy community retail buildingmaterials nostalgia After nearly five decades of serving Solihull and its surrounding areas, the family-run business Mahoney’s DIY has closed its doors, ending a significant chapter in the town’s history. Located on Old Lode Lane, … Read More
Solihull Councillors Moved to Tears Amidst Debate on Strengthening Hate Crime Response Monday, May 4, 2026 solihull hatecrime councillors discrimination racism ableism misogyny localelections community equality During a heartfelt session ahead of the upcoming local elections, members of Solihull Council delivered powerful and emotional speeches as they debated a motion aimed at bolstering the borough’s efforts to tackle hate crime. … Read More
'Stick with us or risk chaos with others,' says Solihull Council Conservative leader Sunday, May 3, 2026 solihull conservatives localelections council infrastructure regeneration socialcare budget community leadership As Solihull prepares for its local elections on May 4, all council seats are up for grabs, and voters face a crucial decision. Councillor Karen Grinsell, leader of the Solihull Council Conservatives and head of a majority … Read More
Government Inspector Overturns Solihull Council’s Refusal, Labels It ‘Unreasonable’ Saturday, May 2, 2026 solihull planning council extension appeal inspector costs unreasonable knowle housing A government planning inspector has once again overruled Solihull Council, deeming the authority’s decision to refuse a home extension application “unreasonable.” This marks another costly setback for the council and a … Read More
Solihull Council Penalized for Unreasonable Conduct in Shirley Planning Appeal Saturday, May 2, 2026 solihull council planning appeal costs unreasonable behaviour extension shirley inspector A recent planning appeal in Shirley has highlighted issues with Solihull Council’s decision-making process. A government planning inspector has overturned the council’s refusal of a property extension, ruling that the council … Read More
'It’s Been a Pleasure' – Solihull Business Closes After Nearly 50 Years Tuesday, April 28, 2026 business closure solihull mahoneys building materials family staff customers legacy After serving the Solihull community for nearly 50 years, Mahoney’s DIY has closed its doors on Old Lode Lane, marking the end of an era for the family-run building materials business. The closure follows the sale of the … Read More