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 Lib Dem Councillor defects to Green party 17th May 2012 As he was elected for the party that people chose and is jumping ship only half way into a 4 year tenure, then he should immediately resign and give residents... Local News
Gary Allport - A Shirley man, through and through 1st May 2012 GARY ALLPORT - BORN, CHRISTENED, EDUCATED, LIVED, WORKED, MARRIED - ALL IN SHIRLEY. Gary says " I ask you to put your trust in me for another four years at the... Local News
David Price - focussed on YOU 16th April 2012 David says; “I care deeply about our community and will stand up for it — above party politics — on every occasion I can.” Local News
Tony Dicicco updates you on HS2 16th April 2012 Local Campaigner, Tony Dicicco says; “It is important that we get the best possible deal for residents of the Meriden Ward and, if elected on the 3rd May, I... Local News
Tony Dicicco updates you on HS2 16th April 2012 Local Campaigner, Tony Dicicco says; “It is important that we get the best possible deal for residents of the Meriden Ward and, if elected on the 3rd May, I... Local News
Good news - Inspector dismisses Ralph Road foothpath appeal 12th March 2012 Residents may recall Solihull Council rejected the planning application to widen the public footpath that runs from Ralph Road to the Stratford Road to enable... Local News
A small mess but a huge problem to residents 22nd February 2012 Conservative Councillors for Shirley South, Gary Allport & Peter Doyle regularly receive complaints from local residents who are fed up with having to dodge dog... Local News
Streetsbrook Road - Piper Homes submit new application 22nd February 2012 Cllr Peter Hogarth disappointed that there is virtually “no difference” to the proposal withdrawn in August 2011. Piper Homes have resubmitted Planning... Local News
What's happening with the old Powergen site? 8th February 2012 Shirley South Councillors Gary Allport and Peter Doyle are as frustrated as other residents that this remains an eyesore and wasted local resource, which could... 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