• Olympic Flame honour for Abby
  Spaghetti Gazetti 19 May 12
  Abby Jackson, who will be a Torchbearer in Kidderminster on 24 May. A sports-mad 12-year-old from Shirley is set to play her part in the Olympic Games next week, when she carries the Olympic Flame. Abby Jackson was nominated as a Torchbearer by her school – Woodrush High School in Bromsgrove – and will…
• Has the idea of moving Shirley Library into the Parkgate development been contemplated?
  Our Solihull 18 May 12
  It is said that during the pre-election period, people canvassing in the Shirley area suggested there are plans to move council amenities – such as Shirley Library - because high street retailers have not come forward to invest in Parkgate. Rather than moving a well-appreciated library with its…
• SOLIHULL UNEMPLOYMENT – LATEST BRIEFING
  Cllr Peter Doyle, Conservative, Shirley South 18 May 12
  Solihull Unemployment Update : – Solihull’s overall unemployment rate has declined by 0.2% since March 2012 to 3.6% – The unemployment rate for young people aged 18 – 24 has also declined from 10% to 9.4% since last month; however the rate is still higher than in April 2011. – There has been an increase…
• Shirley Community Update May 2012
  Cllr Peter Doyle, Conservative, Shirley South 18 May 12
  Every month the Neighbourhood Management Team and the Police Neighbourhood Teams both including local cllrs Peter Doyle and Gary Allport meet to discuss operational issues.  Detailed below is a snapshot of some of the activity within the Shirley wards. ASB Priority In Shirley West we anticipate the…
• Say Thank You to Your Volunteers
  Castle Bromwich Community Website 17 May 12
  Have you got volunteers who should be thanked for their efforts? Solihull Volunteering Forum is hosting a Volunteer Thank You Event on Wednesday June 6th in the Council House Solihull. They are inviting people who volunteer in Solihull to join them from 7pm to 9pm for an evening of celebration including…
• Solihull Lib Dem Councillor defects to Green party
  Solihull Conservatives 17 May 12
  As he was elected for the party that people chose and is jumping ship only half way into a 4 year tenure, then he should immediately resign and give residents the opportunity to decide if they still want him under his new colours. Only a couple of weeks ago this councillor was promoting himself as a…
• Solihull Lib Dem cllr defects to Green party
  Cllr Peter Doyle, Conservative, Shirley South 17 May 12
  Only a couple of weeks ago this councillor was promoting himself as a committed Liberal Democrat and seeking votes for his party. Indeed, leaflets were distributed across Shirley South with his photograph prominently displayed alongside Lorely Burt MP in support of the Liberal Democrat candidate. Local…
• Forensic analysis of Solihull’s new Mell Square pay and display system
  Our Solihull 16 May 12
  Solihull shoppers and retailers slam new pay and display system.  In February a far-sighted local engineer foresaw the reaction to the new Mell Square pay and display system. He wrote to the Council’s Lee Stevenson ( Governance Directorate): “Pay on foot and ticket at the exit barrier works for modern…
• Senior Solihull Lib Dems switch to Green Party
  Solihull Green Party 16 May 12
  Shirley South Councillor Andy Hodgson, who has been Deputy Leader of Solihull Council’s Liberal Democrat Group for nearly two years, has joined the Green Party and Green Group on Solihull Council. A Cabinet Member during the Lib-Lab coalition which ran Solihull Council from 2010-11, Councillor Hodgson…
• NEIGHBOURHOOD REPORT – MAY 2012
  Cllr Ken Hawkins: Conservative, Blythe 14 May 12
  Please find the MAY monthly report from our excellent Area 3 Neighbourhood Team, which includes Blythe ward and most of the Meriden Constituency. Again, some excellent work being done by the Council, Police and other partners. Newsletter May 12 Filed under: Blythe , Cheswick Green , Dickens Heath…
• Local concern about an incident in a quiet suburb of Solihull last week
  Our Solihull 13 May 12
  Note for enquirers: Due to police delays - lack of response to phone calls by the allegedly offended member of the public -  no more can be said at this stage. The incident involves a respected member of the public and a group employed to tarmac roads for Solihull Council. Information about works which…
• Alderlea Secondary Modern School 1961-623- Old School Photos
  Castle Bromwich Community Website 12 May 12
  Class 2A 1961 – Form Master G W Hall Thanks to Alan Pratt for sharing these photos from Alderlea Secondary Modern School which he attended between 1961-3. Recognise anybody in the photos? Please share your knowledge. Class 3A  1 1962 – Form Master A Tipton

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• Shirley Donkey Derby
  Shirley Round Table 19 May 12
  A wonderful day out, donkeys, stalls, music, what more could you need. Shirley Donkey Derby is organised by Shirley Rotary Club (a totally different organisation). We only help them set up… If you want more information, please have a look at their…
• LOL!
  Alex Hughes Cartoon & Caricatures 18 May 12
  
• Young Solihull – Annual Meeting Invite
  Solihull Scouts 16 May 12
  
• Gangshow Registration Day
  Solihull Scouts 14 May 12
  For all those members of Scouting and Guiding in Solihull, Gangshow Registration Day is coming this Sunday (20th May) at Solihull Methodist Church. Please arrive at 2pm to get registered and fill in the admin parts before we start running some workshops at 2.30pm. Workshops are a great opportunity for…
• National AGM
  Shirley Round Table 11 May 12
  We’re taking a group down to Torquay – should be fun.

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