Solihull Council
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Official Bluesky account of Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. Please report any issues via our website: https://solihull.gov.uk/report
Out and about today? Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. If you see anything that doesn’t feel right report online in confidence at gov.uk/ACT
In an emergency always call 999.
Remember, action counters terrorism.
In an emergency always call 999.
Remember, action counters terrorism.
August 19, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Out and about today? Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. If you see anything that doesn’t feel right report online in confidence at gov.uk/ACT
In an emergency always call 999.
Remember, action counters terrorism.
In an emergency always call 999.
Remember, action counters terrorism.
Do you have visual impairment or a learning difficulty such as Dyslexia?
You can use our accessibility toolbar on our website to:
- change the background colour 🎨
- increase the size of the font and cursor 🗚
- turn on text to speech 🗣️
Find out more: www.solihull.gov.uk/recite-me
You can use our accessibility toolbar on our website to:
- change the background colour 🎨
- increase the size of the font and cursor 🗚
- turn on text to speech 🗣️
Find out more: www.solihull.gov.uk/recite-me
August 6, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Do you have visual impairment or a learning difficulty such as Dyslexia?
You can use our accessibility toolbar on our website to:
- change the background colour 🎨
- increase the size of the font and cursor 🗚
- turn on text to speech 🗣️
Find out more: www.solihull.gov.uk/recite-me
You can use our accessibility toolbar on our website to:
- change the background colour 🎨
- increase the size of the font and cursor 🗚
- turn on text to speech 🗣️
Find out more: www.solihull.gov.uk/recite-me
Find summer holiday fun NEAR YOU with our new HAF postcode search function! ☀️
Our new web page lets you enter your postcode and how far you are willing to travel so you can see what activities are best suited to your family 👪 ⬇️
https://loom.ly/4_Y2Fho
Our new web page lets you enter your postcode and how far you are willing to travel so you can see what activities are best suited to your family 👪 ⬇️
https://loom.ly/4_Y2Fho
July 22, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Find summer holiday fun NEAR YOU with our new HAF postcode search function! ☀️
Our new web page lets you enter your postcode and how far you are willing to travel so you can see what activities are best suited to your family 👪 ⬇️
https://loom.ly/4_Y2Fho
Our new web page lets you enter your postcode and how far you are willing to travel so you can see what activities are best suited to your family 👪 ⬇️
https://loom.ly/4_Y2Fho
Searching for some fun local activities for your child this summer holiday? ☀️
HAF has got you covered, with over 40 providers, in over 80 borough wide locations – there really is something for everyone! ⚽
Click the link below to learn more about this year’s HAF programme - https://loom.ly/nIR6f6I
HAF has got you covered, with over 40 providers, in over 80 borough wide locations – there really is something for everyone! ⚽
Click the link below to learn more about this year’s HAF programme - https://loom.ly/nIR6f6I
July 20, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Searching for some fun local activities for your child this summer holiday? ☀️
HAF has got you covered, with over 40 providers, in over 80 borough wide locations – there really is something for everyone! ⚽
Click the link below to learn more about this year’s HAF programme - https://loom.ly/nIR6f6I
HAF has got you covered, with over 40 providers, in over 80 borough wide locations – there really is something for everyone! ⚽
Click the link below to learn more about this year’s HAF programme - https://loom.ly/nIR6f6I
Is your child in secondary school and looking for some extra summertime fun? ☀️
The HAF Youth Offer runs free activities for 11-16 year olds for children on free school meals, and offers sessions at a good price for those not eligible ⛸️
Find out more on our website - https://loom.ly/oYf3seM
The HAF Youth Offer runs free activities for 11-16 year olds for children on free school meals, and offers sessions at a good price for those not eligible ⛸️
Find out more on our website - https://loom.ly/oYf3seM
July 17, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Is your child in secondary school and looking for some extra summertime fun? ☀️
The HAF Youth Offer runs free activities for 11-16 year olds for children on free school meals, and offers sessions at a good price for those not eligible ⛸️
Find out more on our website - https://loom.ly/oYf3seM
The HAF Youth Offer runs free activities for 11-16 year olds for children on free school meals, and offers sessions at a good price for those not eligible ⛸️
Find out more on our website - https://loom.ly/oYf3seM
Karen’s Column Friday 10 July
Well, it’s been quite a busy week with no let up, even with the heat coming back again.
Read the full column here: www.solihull.gov.uk/news/2026/ka...
Well, it’s been quite a busy week with no let up, even with the heat coming back again.
Read the full column here: www.solihull.gov.uk/news/2026/ka...
July 10, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Karen’s Column Friday 10 July
Well, it’s been quite a busy week with no let up, even with the heat coming back again.
Read the full column here: www.solihull.gov.uk/news/2026/ka...
Well, it’s been quite a busy week with no let up, even with the heat coming back again.
Read the full column here: www.solihull.gov.uk/news/2026/ka...
Even if your child isn’t eligible for free school meals, they can still enjoy HAF’s summer activities! ☀️
Sessions are available to book at good value prices for those not eligible 🪙
Find out more on the Solihull HAF website - https://loom.ly/nIR6f6I
Sessions are available to book at good value prices for those not eligible 🪙
Find out more on the Solihull HAF website - https://loom.ly/nIR6f6I
July 10, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Even if your child isn’t eligible for free school meals, they can still enjoy HAF’s summer activities! ☀️
Sessions are available to book at good value prices for those not eligible 🪙
Find out more on the Solihull HAF website - https://loom.ly/nIR6f6I
Sessions are available to book at good value prices for those not eligible 🪙
Find out more on the Solihull HAF website - https://loom.ly/nIR6f6I
Following proposals presented earlier this year, works to upgrade the Blossomfield Road cycle route will begin on Monday 20 July.
Details of the traffic regulation order can be viewed on our website https://www.solihull.gov.uk/news/2026/safety-upgrades-begin-along-blossomfield-road-cycle-route .
Details of the traffic regulation order can be viewed on our website https://www.solihull.gov.uk/news/2026/safety-upgrades-begin-along-blossomfield-road-cycle-route .
July 9, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Following proposals presented earlier this year, works to upgrade the Blossomfield Road cycle route will begin on Monday 20 July.
Details of the traffic regulation order can be viewed on our website https://www.solihull.gov.uk/news/2026/safety-upgrades-begin-along-blossomfield-road-cycle-route .
Details of the traffic regulation order can be viewed on our website https://www.solihull.gov.uk/news/2026/safety-upgrades-begin-along-blossomfield-road-cycle-route .
What am I?
🧑I have over 40 providers
🏠I take place in nearly 80 borough wide venues
☀️I provide children with a range of summer fun!
It can only be the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, returning this summer holiday!
Find out more and book places at https://loom.ly/nIR6f6I
🧑I have over 40 providers
🏠I take place in nearly 80 borough wide venues
☀️I provide children with a range of summer fun!
It can only be the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, returning this summer holiday!
Find out more and book places at https://loom.ly/nIR6f6I
July 8, 2026 at 1:18 PM
What am I?
🧑I have over 40 providers
🏠I take place in nearly 80 borough wide venues
☀️I provide children with a range of summer fun!
It can only be the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, returning this summer holiday!
Find out more and book places at https://loom.ly/nIR6f6I
🧑I have over 40 providers
🏠I take place in nearly 80 borough wide venues
☀️I provide children with a range of summer fun!
It can only be the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, returning this summer holiday!
Find out more and book places at https://loom.ly/nIR6f6I
The Met Office has issued an Amber heat health alert for Solihull from 9:00am on Wednesday 8 July until 9:00pm on Sunday 12 July.⚠️
For more information and advice, visit: https://loom.ly/TZi7x2Q
For more information and advice, visit: https://loom.ly/TZi7x2Q
July 7, 2026 at 1:25 PM
The Met Office has issued an Amber heat health alert for Solihull from 9:00am on Wednesday 8 July until 9:00pm on Sunday 12 July.⚠️
For more information and advice, visit: https://loom.ly/TZi7x2Q
For more information and advice, visit: https://loom.ly/TZi7x2Q
It’s Alcohol Awareness Week, and this year’s theme is alcohol and me.
For anyone struggling with alcohol, Solihull Integrated Addiction Services can help.
Give them a call on 0121 301 4141 or visit https://www.sias-solihull.org.uk/
For anyone struggling with alcohol, Solihull Integrated Addiction Services can help.
Give them a call on 0121 301 4141 or visit https://www.sias-solihull.org.uk/
July 6, 2026 at 3:03 PM
It’s Alcohol Awareness Week, and this year’s theme is alcohol and me.
For anyone struggling with alcohol, Solihull Integrated Addiction Services can help.
Give them a call on 0121 301 4141 or visit https://www.sias-solihull.org.uk/
For anyone struggling with alcohol, Solihull Integrated Addiction Services can help.
Give them a call on 0121 301 4141 or visit https://www.sias-solihull.org.uk/
Karen's Column Friday 3 July 2026
I started this week with a trip to The Core for the Flourishing Futures graduation ceremony on Monday.
The day before I had the absolute pleasure of attending St. Bernards in Bloom.
Read the full column here: www.solihull.gov.uk/news/2026/ka...
I started this week with a trip to The Core for the Flourishing Futures graduation ceremony on Monday.
The day before I had the absolute pleasure of attending St. Bernards in Bloom.
Read the full column here: www.solihull.gov.uk/news/2026/ka...
July 3, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Karen's Column Friday 3 July 2026
I started this week with a trip to The Core for the Flourishing Futures graduation ceremony on Monday.
The day before I had the absolute pleasure of attending St. Bernards in Bloom.
Read the full column here: www.solihull.gov.uk/news/2026/ka...
I started this week with a trip to The Core for the Flourishing Futures graduation ceremony on Monday.
The day before I had the absolute pleasure of attending St. Bernards in Bloom.
Read the full column here: www.solihull.gov.uk/news/2026/ka...
Enjoying the summer sun? Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. Report anything that doesn’t feel right to security or report online in confidence at gov.uk/ACT
In an emergency call 999.
Remember, action counters terrorism.
In an emergency call 999.
Remember, action counters terrorism.
July 3, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Enjoying the summer sun? Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. Report anything that doesn’t feel right to security or report online in confidence at gov.uk/ACT
In an emergency call 999.
Remember, action counters terrorism.
In an emergency call 999.
Remember, action counters terrorism.
Here are our July roadshow dates for food waste and fortnightly rubbish collections.
Our first event of the month is next week:
Thursday 9 July 📅
5:00pm to 7:00pm ⌚
Shirley Library, Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3GG 📌
Find out more ➡️ www.solihull.gov.uk/collection-changes
Our first event of the month is next week:
Thursday 9 July 📅
5:00pm to 7:00pm ⌚
Shirley Library, Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3GG 📌
Find out more ➡️ www.solihull.gov.uk/collection-changes
July 2, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Here are our July roadshow dates for food waste and fortnightly rubbish collections.
Our first event of the month is next week:
Thursday 9 July 📅
5:00pm to 7:00pm ⌚
Shirley Library, Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3GG 📌
Find out more ➡️ www.solihull.gov.uk/collection-changes
Our first event of the month is next week:
Thursday 9 July 📅
5:00pm to 7:00pm ⌚
Shirley Library, Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3GG 📌
Find out more ➡️ www.solihull.gov.uk/collection-changes
Our crews have begun collecting for the 2026-27 garden waste collection year, which begins today (Wednesday 1 July) 🍂
If you want to make use of this service, you can subscribe at any time.
Find out how and read our FAQs online ➡️ www.solihull.gov.uk/garden-waste
If you want to make use of this service, you can subscribe at any time.
Find out how and read our FAQs online ➡️ www.solihull.gov.uk/garden-waste
July 1, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Our crews have begun collecting for the 2026-27 garden waste collection year, which begins today (Wednesday 1 July) 🍂
If you want to make use of this service, you can subscribe at any time.
Find out how and read our FAQs online ➡️ www.solihull.gov.uk/garden-waste
If you want to make use of this service, you can subscribe at any time.
Find out how and read our FAQs online ➡️ www.solihull.gov.uk/garden-waste
Remember, the new garden waste collection year starts on Wednesday 1 July 🙌
If you've subscribed, place your bin at the kerbside with the new permit stuck onto the back of your garden waste bin.
Haven’t subscribed yet? Find out how and read our FAQs at www.solihull.gov.uk/garden-waste
If you've subscribed, place your bin at the kerbside with the new permit stuck onto the back of your garden waste bin.
Haven’t subscribed yet? Find out how and read our FAQs at www.solihull.gov.uk/garden-waste
June 29, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Remember, the new garden waste collection year starts on Wednesday 1 July 🙌
If you've subscribed, place your bin at the kerbside with the new permit stuck onto the back of your garden waste bin.
Haven’t subscribed yet? Find out how and read our FAQs at www.solihull.gov.uk/garden-waste
If you've subscribed, place your bin at the kerbside with the new permit stuck onto the back of your garden waste bin.
Haven’t subscribed yet? Find out how and read our FAQs at www.solihull.gov.uk/garden-waste
Karen’s Column Friday 26 June
Hopefully there are still some of you out there to read this and not everyone has melted in the heat this week. It should be a bit cooler over the weekend so enjoy the sun or even the rain if it comes!
Read the full column here: www.solihull.gov.uk/news/2026/ka...
Hopefully there are still some of you out there to read this and not everyone has melted in the heat this week. It should be a bit cooler over the weekend so enjoy the sun or even the rain if it comes!
Read the full column here: www.solihull.gov.uk/news/2026/ka...
June 26, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Karen’s Column Friday 26 June
Hopefully there are still some of you out there to read this and not everyone has melted in the heat this week. It should be a bit cooler over the weekend so enjoy the sun or even the rain if it comes!
Read the full column here: www.solihull.gov.uk/news/2026/ka...
Hopefully there are still some of you out there to read this and not everyone has melted in the heat this week. It should be a bit cooler over the weekend so enjoy the sun or even the rain if it comes!
Read the full column here: www.solihull.gov.uk/news/2026/ka...
🗳️The Annual Canvass will start on Wednesday 1 July!
📧 Electoral Services at Solihull Council will send out emails asking you to update/confirm your details
✔️ Please follow the instructions to ensure you can vote in the next election!
Visit www.solihull.gov.uk/annualcanvass to read more.
📧 Electoral Services at Solihull Council will send out emails asking you to update/confirm your details
✔️ Please follow the instructions to ensure you can vote in the next election!
Visit www.solihull.gov.uk/annualcanvass to read more.
June 26, 2026 at 9:01 AM
🗳️The Annual Canvass will start on Wednesday 1 July!
📧 Electoral Services at Solihull Council will send out emails asking you to update/confirm your details
✔️ Please follow the instructions to ensure you can vote in the next election!
Visit www.solihull.gov.uk/annualcanvass to read more.
📧 Electoral Services at Solihull Council will send out emails asking you to update/confirm your details
✔️ Please follow the instructions to ensure you can vote in the next election!
Visit www.solihull.gov.uk/annualcanvass to read more.
NHS England are running a short survey to find out what people think about the NHS Health Check including what works well and what can be improved 🧑⚕️
It takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and will close on Tuesday 30 June.
Complete it here ➡️ https://loom.ly/wuJMv08
It takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and will close on Tuesday 30 June.
Complete it here ➡️ https://loom.ly/wuJMv08
June 25, 2026 at 10:01 AM
NHS England are running a short survey to find out what people think about the NHS Health Check including what works well and what can be improved 🧑⚕️
It takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and will close on Tuesday 30 June.
Complete it here ➡️ https://loom.ly/wuJMv08
It takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and will close on Tuesday 30 June.
Complete it here ➡️ https://loom.ly/wuJMv08
The Met Office has issued a red heat-health alert for Solihull from 9:00am today (Wednesday) until 9:00pm tomorrow (Thursday)⚠️
During this time, please take care and look out for those who are more at-risk to the effects of adverse heat.
More information is available at: https://loom.ly/IuID5sE
During this time, please take care and look out for those who are more at-risk to the effects of adverse heat.
More information is available at: https://loom.ly/IuID5sE
June 24, 2026 at 9:02 AM
The Met Office has issued a red heat-health alert for Solihull from 9:00am today (Wednesday) until 9:00pm tomorrow (Thursday)⚠️
During this time, please take care and look out for those who are more at-risk to the effects of adverse heat.
More information is available at: https://loom.ly/IuID5sE
During this time, please take care and look out for those who are more at-risk to the effects of adverse heat.
More information is available at: https://loom.ly/IuID5sE
The Met Office has issued an Amber heat health alert for Solihull ⚠️
Whilst we want everyone to enjoy this warm weather, it's important that we all take care and look out for the vulnerable.
For more information and tips on how to keep cool, visit: https://loom.ly/IhRmSxM
Whilst we want everyone to enjoy this warm weather, it's important that we all take care and look out for the vulnerable.
For more information and tips on how to keep cool, visit: https://loom.ly/IhRmSxM
June 22, 2026 at 3:06 PM
The Met Office has issued an Amber heat health alert for Solihull ⚠️
Whilst we want everyone to enjoy this warm weather, it's important that we all take care and look out for the vulnerable.
For more information and tips on how to keep cool, visit: https://loom.ly/IhRmSxM
Whilst we want everyone to enjoy this warm weather, it's important that we all take care and look out for the vulnerable.
For more information and tips on how to keep cool, visit: https://loom.ly/IhRmSxM
Karen’s Column - Friday 19 June
Solihull IRL, Skills for Success, Learning Disability Week, and Clean Air Day. To read the full column, click here: www.solihull.gov.uk/news/2026/ka...
Solihull IRL, Skills for Success, Learning Disability Week, and Clean Air Day. To read the full column, click here: www.solihull.gov.uk/news/2026/ka...
June 19, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Karen’s Column - Friday 19 June
Solihull IRL, Skills for Success, Learning Disability Week, and Clean Air Day. To read the full column, click here: www.solihull.gov.uk/news/2026/ka...
Solihull IRL, Skills for Success, Learning Disability Week, and Clean Air Day. To read the full column, click here: www.solihull.gov.uk/news/2026/ka...
Today is Clean Air Day. ☁️
As a council, we’re committed to improving air quality. We’re planting thousands of trees a year, helping to reduce air pollution in Solihull. 🗺️
Find out more about air quality here: https://www.solihull.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing/air-quality
#CleanAirDay #Solihull
As a council, we’re committed to improving air quality. We’re planting thousands of trees a year, helping to reduce air pollution in Solihull. 🗺️
Find out more about air quality here: https://www.solihull.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing/air-quality
#CleanAirDay #Solihull
June 18, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Today is Clean Air Day. ☁️
As a council, we’re committed to improving air quality. We’re planting thousands of trees a year, helping to reduce air pollution in Solihull. 🗺️
Find out more about air quality here: https://www.solihull.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing/air-quality
#CleanAirDay #Solihull
As a council, we’re committed to improving air quality. We’re planting thousands of trees a year, helping to reduce air pollution in Solihull. 🗺️
Find out more about air quality here: https://www.solihull.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing/air-quality
#CleanAirDay #Solihull
The healthy active lives service has now launched in Solihull 🙌
The free service aims to help people take practical steps towards a healthier lifestyle.
To sign up to the service or find out more:
📱call 0121 517 5555
💻 visit https://loom.ly/FwWX1U8
Read more: https://loom.ly/s0krPA4
The free service aims to help people take practical steps towards a healthier lifestyle.
To sign up to the service or find out more:
📱call 0121 517 5555
💻 visit https://loom.ly/FwWX1U8
Read more: https://loom.ly/s0krPA4
June 17, 2026 at 8:01 AM
The healthy active lives service has now launched in Solihull 🙌
The free service aims to help people take practical steps towards a healthier lifestyle.
To sign up to the service or find out more:
📱call 0121 517 5555
💻 visit https://loom.ly/FwWX1U8
Read more: https://loom.ly/s0krPA4
The free service aims to help people take practical steps towards a healthier lifestyle.
To sign up to the service or find out more:
📱call 0121 517 5555
💻 visit https://loom.ly/FwWX1U8
Read more: https://loom.ly/s0krPA4
Juggling paid work with caring can be challenging, so check your employer’s policies regarding caring responsibilities 🏢
Find out more this #CarersWeek and learn how our Employment and Skills Team can support you ✅
Click this link to find out more - https://loom.ly/t7_mzGQ
Find out more this #CarersWeek and learn how our Employment and Skills Team can support you ✅
Click this link to find out more - https://loom.ly/t7_mzGQ
June 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Juggling paid work with caring can be challenging, so check your employer’s policies regarding caring responsibilities 🏢
Find out more this #CarersWeek and learn how our Employment and Skills Team can support you ✅
Click this link to find out more - https://loom.ly/t7_mzGQ
Find out more this #CarersWeek and learn how our Employment and Skills Team can support you ✅
Click this link to find out more - https://loom.ly/t7_mzGQ