400,000 homes in wrong council tax band
Up to 400,000 UK homes may be in the wrong council tax band due to flawed 1991 valuations. Check your band now and challenge it to potentially claim thousands in backdated refunds.
Up to 400,000 UK homes may be in the wrong council tax band due to flawed 1991 valuations. Check your band now and challenge it to potentially claim thousands in backdated refunds.
Explore over 40 locally listed heritage assets across Solihull, from 17th-century cottages to Art Deco landmarks. Discover how these buildings shape the borough's unique character and enjoy local protection.
Solihull Council outlines three key options for residents to responsibly dispose of real Christmas trees after the festive season, including garden waste collections and a recycling centre.
Solihull Council renews Honey Club's licence for another year despite local objections over its place in a modern town centre. Read the full story on the controversial decision.
The Honey Club on Solihull High Street has had its sexual entertainment venue licence renewed after no complaints were raised. Read the full details of the decision.
A look back at the key planning appeals in Solihull for 2025, where residents challenged council refusals. Discover which decisions were overturned by the government inspector.
Future Birmingham council leaders elected in 2026 will lack full autonomy, bound by a government-imposed action plan to ensure financial stability. Discover the binding roadmap for recovery.
Government commissioners will oversee Birmingham City Council after the 2026 elections, restricting new leaders' autonomy with a strict action plan. Discover the roadmap for recovery.
Solihull councillors will visit the 300-year-old Brickmakers Arms in Balsall Common before deciding the fate of its controversial fence and outdoor bar. Read the latest in the planning saga.
Paula Burnham, owner of Luxe Hair Design in Solihull, stood in front of contractors after roadworks appeared without warning, severely impacting her crucial festive trade. Read the full story.
Campaigners fight to save the 73 bus route to Heartlands Hospital after changes leave Old Lode Lane residents stranded. Over 40 signatures gathered in hours.
Discover Lowsonford, a quaint Warwickshire village with lovely canal walks, leading to a pub with a festive scent and award-winning pies. Perfect for a festive day out.
Exclusive new data maps the West Midlands' wealthiest postcodes, where mansions exceed £2 million. Discover the region's most expensive homes and the impact of the new 'mansion tax'.
West Midlands Police issue a safety warning after three people were assaulted and robbed by the same man while walking alone in the dark in Chelmsley Wood. Be vigilant.
A Solihull family's worldwide search for a discontinued Peppa Pig sound book, the only Christmas wish of their 11-year-old autistic son, has sparked an incredible wave of community kindness.
Staff and students at Solihull Sixth Form College have raised more than £17,000 in 2025, supporting causes from West Africa to local health charities. Discover their incredible fundraising journey.
Dawn Davis braved the clippers at Eastcote Park's Elf Day, raising £852 for the Alzheimer's Society. Her hair was donated to Banbury Postiche for wigs. Read her inspiring story.
Solihull Council's cabinet approves £340,000 to finalise designs for the transformative Kingshurst village centre regeneration, including a new community, health, and retail hub. Read the latest.
Stoney Hill in Bromsgrove and Monkspath North in Solihull have been ranked in The Telegraph's top 10 best places to live in England for 2026, based on low deprivation scores. Discover what makes these neighbourhoods so desirable.
A planned 150-place special school in Shirley, Solihull, has been cancelled after the government redirected £3bn to create specialist places in mainstream schools. Council leader expresses disappointment.
A new pop-up shop showcasing work by Solihull College students has opened at Resorts World Birmingham. Gallery in the Glass offers unique art until January 14.
Solihull Council has refused plans for 80 new homes on green belt land in Hockley Heath, citing unresolved flood risks. Read the full story on the local planning clash.
A teenager from St Peter's Catholic School in Solihull has been arrested and bailed over alleged indecent images. Police and school are cooperating as the investigation continues.
A teenager from St Peter's Catholic School in Solihull has been arrested and bailed over indecent images allegations. Police and school confirm safeguarding is priority. Contact us.
Discover ten tranquil West Midlands villages perfect for retirement or a slower pace of life in 2026. Explore historic pubs, scenic walks, and unique heritage.
An interactive map reveals the West Midlands' most expensive streets, with mansions over £2m. This follows the new 'mansion tax' announced in the Budget. Explore the exclusive postcodes.
From a historic pub facelift to a new fly-tipping crackdown, here's your roundup of the latest news and decisions from Solihull Council this week.
Warwick District Council must repay double council tax charged on second homes after admitting it 'acted outside the law'. A procedural mistake forces a costly U-turn.
Concerns rise as Birmingham's bin strike impacts Solihull with increased fly-tipping. Council data shows over 3,000 incidents, with plans for a new enforcement strategy underway.
A new study crowns Solihull as England's calmest area, with low noise, light pollution & emissions. Discover why it's the ideal family home. Read the full report.