Smiths Wood Ward

The Local Government Boundary Commission has published draft recommendations for new ward boundaries for Solihull Council. Comments on those recommendations are being sought and the consultation closes on 10 April 2024.

You can take part in the consultation using this link https://www.lgbce.org.uk/ which includes further information about the Commission and the review.

Smiths Wood Survey 2024

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1.1 Do you support Green Party plans to remove the CARS Area from Smith's Wood and place it into Castle Bromwich?
1.1 Which FOUR local issues do you think should be prioritised in Smiths Wood?

News

Local Deveplopment Plan - PAUSED

The council had paused the Local Plan examination process, because it had not accepted the requirement of the Inspectorate to identify another 1700 units from Green Belt. The Conservative government recently announced changes to planning guidance (NPPF), relaxing the need for the use of the Green B

West Midlands Secures Landmark Devolution Deal

Our landmark devolution deal for the West Midlands delivers more funding, more powers and ensures important decisions are made here, not in London Working with local MPs and Councils, our Mayor Andy Street has negotiated a ‘Deeper Devolution Deal’ with the Government, worth more than £1.5 BILLION.

Progress cleaning up Lanchester Park in Castle Bromwich

Over the last 2 months, work has been going on to secure investment in Lanchester Park. Councillor Martin McCarthy took council officers on a tour to show how some parts of the park have fallen into a very poor condition.