Action on Graffiti! Tuesday, 5 November, 2024 St Alphege Conservative Councillors, Samantha Gethen and Bob Grinsell responded promptly to reports in the community about large unsightly graffiti in their community. Demonstrating their commitment to maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of the area, they immediately took action to address the issues by cleaning up the mess as much as they could. Local News
Solihull Apprenticeship Show a Success 9th February 2024 Councillor Annette Mackenzie and Councillor Samantha Gethen attended the Solihull Apprenticeship Show at North Solihull Sports Centre this week. It was... Local News
Solihull Apprenticeship Show draws a Crowd 8th February 2024 Solihull Apprenticeship Show draws a crowd to local employment and training opportunities The Solihull Apprenticeship Show connected young people with employers... Local News
Action against the Planning Application for the De Vere Hotel in Shirley South! 6th February 2024 UPDATE: Petition Handed In ! Local resident and Campaigner, Jessica Thompson has handed the petition against the expansion of the De Vere Hotel to Councillor... Local News
Knowle Precinct Update 24th January 2024 Having played a pivotal role in delivering a petition with 1705 signatures, your Ward Councillors continue to be very concerned about empty shops and general... Local News
New Zebra Crossings in Knowle 23rd January 2024 Our campaign has delivered two new Zebra Crossings, one on Widney Road near to Mill Lane situated on an existing raised road hump, and one on Tilehouse Green... Local News
Knowle Backs Solihull Police Station 22nd January 2024 Knowle is a very pleasant place to live and work but it hasn’t avoided the problems of crime and anti-social behaviour. Your councillors are therefore backing... Local News
Party in the Park Returns to Knowle! 21st January 2024 Solihull’s Conservative-led Council has given permission for the return of ‘Party in the Park’. Knowle’s councillors are eager to support this event which will... Local News
Dog Kennel Lane, Shirley Housing Development Proposals 9th January 2024 Developers have launched another pre-planning application consultation in respect of land off Dog Kennel Lane. This land forms part of site BL2 within the... Local News
Concerns Raised over Vehicle Thefts from Sears Retail Park 8th January 2024 There have been many reports of vehicle theft at Sears Retail Park. We seem to hear regularly about cars being stolen whilst people are shopping and on social... Local News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
