Organisers of a major music festival in Solihull have outlined plans for a shorter event in 2019, which would take place earlier in the year. Ian Rogers, director of the Summer Fest event, told a council meeting last night that it was intended to bring forward the festival, previously held over the August Bank Holiday,…

The body of a woman was discovered this morning (15 November) in Babbs Mill Lake in Kingshurst. Officers cordoned off part of the lake by the car park while they investigated her death. The woman’s body was tragically discovered at 7.45am by a walker. West Midlands Police said her death isn’t being treated as suspicious….

Councillor Joe Tildesley, Solihull Council’s cabinet member for Leisure, Tourism and Sport, and local MP Julian Knight planted five trees in Brueton Park on Friday 2nd November as part of the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy Project. Two silver birch trees, two rowan trees and one hazel tree were planted close to Brueton car park. The same…

Obesity is a “time bomb” that needs to be dealt with urgently in Solihull, it has been claimed. Cllr Ken Hawkins, chair of the council’s health and adult social care scrutiny board, had questioned whether a more “stark” message needed to be sent about health risks such as heart disease and diabetes. At a meeting…

Solihull councillors are unable to issue fines to those who drop litter or commit other environmental crimes, it has been confirmed. There had recently been enquiries about whether eagle-eyed members would be able to bolster the efforts to punish litter bugs. A number of councillors already take part in community litter picks or have previously…

It has sadly been confirmed that a body has been found on the tracks near to Solihull Station. British Transport Police were called at around 3pm. Tragically, the person was pronounced dead at the scene. A spokesman for British Transport Police said: “At 3.00pm today (13 November) British Transport Police were called to the track…

On Tuesday 16th October the borough’s unsung heroes were recognised at the Solihull Civic Honours Awards ceremony. The event, which is in its eighth year, took place at Solihull Council’s Civic Suite. Winners were invited to receive their awards from the Mayor of Solihull, Councillor Flo Nash, and to meet sponsor representatives from local businesses…

Police are appealing for witnesses after a pregnant shop worker was pushed to the ground by armed robbers who fled with cash and cigarettes. Thieves went into Norwich Express, off Norwich Croft in Marston Green, and threatened staff before fleeing with the stolen goods and cash in a sack. There were around three members of…

Solihull residents are carrying out unofficial patrols in their neighbourhood amid rising concerns about crime, a meeting has heard. Cllr Mark Wilson (Green, Smith’s Wood) said that some members of the public were “losing confidence” in the police presence and he was aware of independent groups walking the streets themselves. Raising the issue with Solihull…

The main cemetery for residents in North Solihull is expected to be full within five years, a report this week has confirmed. Borough councillors were told that it was recognised that the Woodlands site, near Chelmsley Wood, was rapidly running out of burial space. Officers have been investigating the options for an extension for several…