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May 2017 Newsletter
We hope that you have been enjoying the spring sunshine (and occasional shower of hail!) and have visited the Spinney to take in the beautiful bluebells. In this May edition of the Newsletter we have some important information about superfast broadband, the...
May 2017
Emergency Defibrillator The George Fentham Trust has installed a defibrillator on the outside wall of Fentham Meeting Room, Marsh Lane (next to the Beeches). This is available 24 hours a day and is ready for use in case of an emergency. Educational Grants for 2017...
Dog Fouling
As we are all aware, dog fouling continues to be an issue within the village. There is now an online portal for reporting dog fouling directly to Solihull MBC - please click on here to access it. Please do use this and help to make our streets cleaner.
Switch and Save Scheme – Solihull MBC Scheme to Help Residents Lower Their Energy Bills
We have received the following information from Solihull MBC about their Switch and Save scheme to help residents lower their home energy bills. Since October 2015, Solihull MBC have launched three collective switching schemes, called Solihull Switch ‘n’ Save,...
April 2017
HS2 Receives Royal Assent HS2 has now cleared both House of Parliament and received Royal Assent. This means that preparatory works can now begin including ground works, moving utilities and environment and habitat protection for wildlife before major construction...
HS2 Receives Royal Assent
HS2 has now cleared both House of Parliament and received Royal Assent. This means that preparatory works can now begin including ground works, moving utilities and environment and habitat protection for wildlife before major construction begins. We understand that...
March 2017
Welcome to Our New Parish Clerk Our new Parish Clerk, Julie Barnes, started work with us at the end of January. Julie is a mum of two young children and lives near Solihull. She has been very enthusiastic at getting to grips with her new role and is already doing a...
Broadband Subsidy Scheme – Do You Qualify?
We have received the following information about a Broadband Subsidy Scheme. The UK government is committed to providing every home and business across the country with access to a basic broadband service. If you can’t get a broadband speed of at least 2Mb per...
A New Year, A New Parish Clerk
As many Parishioners will be aware, Julie Richardson has left her role as Parish Clerk. She has worked with us for the past six years and she will be sorely missed. We wish Julie all the best for the future. The Parish Council has now appointed a new Parish Clerk -...
February 2017 Newsletter
Spring is not too long around the corner and we are sure that Parishioners are all looking forward to some spring flowers and warmer weather! This February edition of the Newsletter includes updates on the key issues in the Parish including HS2, the Neighbourhood...