Reform UK Gains First Seats on Solihull Council After Councillors Switch Allegiance
The Solihull Journal Solihull Council has a new political force after three sitting councillors defected to Reform UK, becoming the party’s…
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Solihull Council Admits to 537 Data Breaches Since 2020
Solihull Council has experienced 537 data breaches since 2020, but only 11 of those were reported to the…
Standards Watchdog Launches Inquiry Into Solihull MP Over Israeli Arms Firm Donation
The Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards has opened an investigation into Conservative MP Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst, following revelations that…
Government launches £500m ‘Better Futures Fund’ Launched to Support Vulnerable Children
Struggling families in Solihull and across the West Midlands could benefit from a new £500 million government-backed fund…
SEND Support Group Criticises Councillor Over ‘Grandstanding’ Remarks
A leading local support group for families of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has issued…
Parents Furious After Councillor Brands Their Testimonies as ‘Grandstanding’
Parents and campaigners across Solihull have expressed anger and frustration after a Conservative councillor described parent deputations to…
More Than 1,300 Green Bin Collections Missed in Solihull Ahead of New £49 Charge
Solihull Council failed to collect more than 1,300 green bins between March 2023 and March 2025 — raising…
Solihull Tory councillor distances himself from motion to oust scrutiny chairs
A Conservative councillor in Solihull has publicly distanced himself from a motion he co-signed that would oust two…
MP Saqib Bhatti Raises Concerns Over Midlands Rail Hub Funding Commitment
Saqib Bhatti MBE, Member of Parliament for Meriden and Solihull East, has written to the Chief Secretary to…
Solihull Council Leader Accused of ‘Power Grab’ Over Scrutiny Board Chair Removals
The leadership of Solihull Council is facing criticism after moves to replace two scrutiny board chairs who recently…