Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council24 Oct 2024Children safer since council overhaul Sir Alan Wood, appointed to help fix children’s social care in Solihull, says things have improved.24 Oct 2024Birmingham & Black Country4 Oct 2024Airport seeks night flight deal as demand growsPapers say the airport has seen a rise in low-cost carriers and is handling 40% more passengers.4 Oct 2024Birmingham & Black Country17 Sep 2024Council plans lottery to raise community fundsThe scheme would give more than half its receipts to local good causes, the council says.17 Sep 2024Birmingham & Black Country30 Aug 2024West Midlands councils warn of £200m funding gapThey say “there is a real risk of the whole region declaring itself as financially unsustainable”.30 Aug 2024England3 May 2024Tories lose control of Dudley council The council is under no overall control after the election result.3 May 2024England4 Mar 2024Lake tribute removed after council distress fearsThe council says a more appropriate tribute is planned and will be unveiled soon. 4 Mar 2024Birmingham & Black Country1 Mar 2024Term-time holidays crackdown unfair, says mumLeanne Bray says the current system makes it impossible for her children to go on holiday. 1 Mar 2024Birmingham & Black Country23 Feb 2024Mum of autistic children in court over holidayLeanne Bray is fined for taking her children on holiday to Lanzarote during term time.23 Feb 2024Birmingham & Black Country23 Feb 2024Progress at council criticised over boy's death Social workers at Solihull Council failed to identify abuse before Arthur Labinjo Hughes's death.23 Feb 2024Birmingham & Black Country
