Labour planning changes could bring high-density development around Solihull’s railway stations Monday, 17 August, 2026 Solihull Conservatives have raised concerns that the Labour Government’s latest planning changes could lead to high-density development around railway stations across the borough, including development on Green Belt land. The Labour Government has today published its updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) – the national planning rules which councils must follow when deciding where... Local News
Saqib Bhatti MP visits trailblazing Kingshurst Regeneration Project 20th November 2025 Meriden and Solihull East MP praises the progress at which the Kingshurst regeneration project has made over the last 24 months. Saqib Bhatti MBE MP, Member of... Local News
Saqib Bhatti MBE MP urges Chancellor to use convening power to support businesses impacted by Jaguar Land Rover’s temporary shutdown 18th September 2025 Meriden and Solihull East MP demands Government provide additional support to smaller businesses affected by Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attack shutdown Saqib... Local News
Saqib Bhatti MP responds to Government’s statement on greybelt definition petition 15th September 2025 Saqib Bhatti MBE MP, Member of Parliament for Meriden and Solihull East, has responded to the Government’s statement on a growing public petition calling on the... Articles
Review of Migrant Hotel Planning Permission 23rd August 2025 Following the recent court ruling on the Epping Forest migrant hotel, Solihull Borough Conservatives are actively reviewing the case involving the hotel in... Local News
GREEN FLAG SUCCESS 19th August 2025 At last months awards ceremony, Solihull borough was awarded 19 of the prestigious Green Flag Awards, having the most of any other local authority in the... Local News
Call for Master Plan 7th August 2025 Blythe ward Councillor, Keith Green, says ‘enough is enough’ and calls for a Master Plan for Dickens Heath, Tidbury Green and Cheswick Green before new, and... Local News
Green Party Councillor Jane Lamden joins the Conservative Group 5th August 2025 Councillor Karen Grinsell, Leader of the Conservative Group on Solihull Council is pleased to welcome Councillor Jane Lamden, previously of the Green Party... Local News
Labour’s Housing push threatens the very heart of Solihull 30th July 2025 Conservative Councillors in Solihull have serious concerns over the Labour Government’s housing targets and the controversial "grey belt" reclassification which... Local News
Saqib Bhatti MP Meets with Hockley Heath Residents to Discuss Planning Issues 23rd July 2025 Meriden and Solihull East MP meets with Hockley Heath residents expressing his concern at plans to build on greenbelt land Mr Bhatti argues Government’s... Local News
Conservatives announce new Shadow Cabinet 7th September 2026 Kemi sets out new cabinet to reach our goal of growth, higher living standards and fiscal credibility. National News
Our plan to increase defence spending 3rd September 2026 We must cut the welfare bill, reprioritise funding from other areas and invest into our armed forces National News
The Hidden Cost of Net Zero 19th August 2026 If we continue with Labour’s Net Zero plans, our energy bills will continue to go up. National News
Andy Burnham has a spending problem 17th August 2026 Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride breaks down the cost of Burnham’s spending. National News
Crime Must have Consequences 7th August 2026 Right now, 92% of all crimes go unsolved. This cannot continue... National News
Conservatives Call to Stop the Early Release Scheme 28th July 2026 Kemi challenges Andy Burnham to stop the early release of rapists, paedophiles, and other serious offenders National News
