Dear Concessionary pass holder, We are pleased to inform you that from Monday 1 February, concessionary pass holders will be able to travel for free before 9.30 am on all buses and trams in the West Midlands to get to their vaccination appointments. You will need to show proof of a written appointment confirmation letter, e-mail or text to the driver …
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A Message From West Midlands Police
If it’s not 999, go onlineIt’s really important we keep our emergency 999 phone lines free to help those most in need.We find that many of the calls we receive can be resolved online. So for all non-emergencies please try visiting our website first https://west-midlands.police.uk/If home doesn’t feel like the safest place to be, you can …
Dickens Heath Heroes
Dickens Heath Heroes The Parish Council would like to say a huge thank you to some of our Dickens Heath Heroes who have been making a difference to the village by litter picking. To the couple who live near the Village Green and litter pick most days, and to the young man who is volunteering as a …
Age UK
Age UK Solihull is the first point of call for any concerns or needs of older people. We can provide advice, information and refer on to support from our own services or from other local organisations, including Adult Social Care. Phone number 0121 7047840 or email info@ageuksolihull.org.uk, during office hours We’re also happy to talk to …
Highways England M40/M42 Interchange Scheme – survey works update
We’re upgrading the M40/M42 Interchange to reduce congestion and improve journey times. We’ll shortly start some overnight survey work to gather information to inform the final design of the scheme. How will the survey work affect road users? We’ll put the following closures in place overnight from 9pm to 6am: M42 Northbound to M42 Northbound Link …
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Christmas Tree Lights are Back on – Thank You to Woods Farm!
A huge thank you to Woods Farm! Following the vandalism of 2 sets of lights on the Village Christmas Tree, Woods Farm have donated a replacement set of lights and loaned us the large ladders. Parish Councillors Trevor Eames and Alan Scholes couldn’t wait to get the new lights up on the tree!
Vandalism of Village Green Christmas Tree Lights
The Parish Council are devastated to report that 2 brand new sets of lights on the Village Green Christmas tree have ‘failed’ because of acts of pure vandalism. After such a terrible year, the Councillors had really wanted to bring some Xmas cheer to the village – they arranged for a new safe mains power …
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Last Chance to Respond to Solihull Local Plan Review
Christmas Star
As Christmas approaches all the churches in Shirley are encouraging everyone to put a star in their window to represent hope peace and joy.
Village Christmas Tree
You may have noticed that the village Christmas tree is now up and decorated. It is in a new location on the Village Green with a new low volt mains power supply, new lights and with decorations made by children at Dickens Heath School.The tree has been provided by the Parish Council, and we would …