Solihull Council

Do you use any of the services at The Core? Have you got a spare two minutes? Then please fill out this short survey to give us feedback on some potential changes we have in mind.
You can find the survey at bit.ly/2vtAlGa

At last night's Annual Council, Councillor Ian Courts was elected as the new Leader of the Council.
The evening also saw the election of a new Solihull Mayor, Councillor Stuart Davis, and new cabinet portfolio holders were agreed. Read all the details here: bit.ly/2Hkz7E0

And we’re off! 17000 riders are taking on the @VeloBirmingham today. Let’s cheer them on! Phased road closures will be in place throughout the event. To check how these may impact on you and for advice on how to avoid disruption visit: http://bit.ly/2JxQh2j

Best of luck to everyone taking part in the @VeloBirmingham tomorrow. Find out how planned road closures might affect your journey if your'e out and about by going to: http://bit.ly/2JxQh2j

Feeling inspired by the Velo but don't fancy riding 100 miles? Why not come along to our family friendly bike ride setting off from Meriden Adventure Playground at 11am on Sunday morning.

On Sunday 17,000 riders will be cycling across the Midlands for @VeloBirmingham. If you’re not taking part make sure you check the road closures and details here: http://bit.ly/2FK8rM3

The Core's Library and Theatre need your help! They're looking for ways to improve their service and need your feedback.
Please help them out by filling out this short survey- bit.ly/2vtAlGa

Vélo Birmingham & Midlands comes to Solihull this Sunday. Have you checked the road closures? Don’t get caught out: https://www.velobirmingham.com/the-route/ road-closures/

Today is your LAST CHANCE to register to vote in the upcoming #EuropeanElections. It takes 5 minutes to register here: http://bit.ly/1zocUYW

Do sports, physical activity and other wellbeing services affect how you feel about your local area?
Help #ActiveCommunities and Solihull Active find out by doing this short survey before 10 May. https://bit.ly/2Lk3I8M

Do sports, physical activity and other wellbeing services affect how you feel about your local area?
Spare a few minutes this weekend to complete our Community Survey. You’ll be helping us to see how our Active Communities Solihull Active project is making a difference.

Link- https://bit.ly/2Lk3I8M

And the results are in...
SOLIHULL LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS 2019.
* Bickenhill - Conservative HOLD... Trevor Barker (Green) 380 Reece Colley (Lib Dem) 185 Bob Sleigh (Con) 1537 Nick Stephens (Lab) 506
* Blythe - Conservative HOLD Ken Hawkins (Con) 2136 Carol Linfield (Green) 555 Sam Mather (Lab) 326
* Castle Bromwich - Green GAIN Matt Bond (Lab) 135 Steve Caudwell (Green) 1971 Gail Sleigh (Con) 903
* Chelmsley Wood - Green HOLD Karl Macnaughton (Green) 1622 Hazel Dawkins (Lab) 221 David Skelding (Con) 98
* Dorridge and Hockley Heath - Conservative HOLD David Brittin (Lab) 202 Paul Fairburn (LIb Dem) 406 Andy Mackiewicz (Con) 1968 Iona McIntyre (Green) 518
* Elmdon - Liberal Democrat GAIN Margaret Brittin (Lab) 269 Peter Davies (Lib Dem) 1383 Martin McCarthy (Con) 1152
* Kingshurst & Fordbridge - Labour GAIN Eleanor Aldworth (Green) 352 Christopher Brain (Lab) 616 Alan Feeney (Con) 575
* Knowle - Independent HOLD Simon Johnson (Lab) 187 Dave Pinwell (Con) 1386 Alan Rebeiro (Ind) 1415 Anthony Rogers (Lib Dem) 198 Alison Wilson (Green) 239
* Lyndon - Liberal Democrat GAIN Josh O’Nyons (Con) 1077 Lee Skinner (Lab) 708 Kathryn Thomas (Lib Dem) 1086
* Meriden - Conservative HOLD Teresa Beddis (Lab) 315 Michael Carthew (Lib Dem) 348 Diane Howell (Con) 2084 Mark Pearson (Green) 473
* Olton - Conservative HOLD Bob Grinsell (Con) 1693 Colin Palmer (Lab) 452 Brad Tucker (Lib Dem) 1353
* Shirley East - Conservative HOLD Deon Bailey (Lab) 296 Antony Lowe (Green) 437 Gayle Monk (Lib Dem) 443 Mark Parker (Con) 1535
* Shirley South - Green GAIN Shahin Ashraf (Green) 2206 Susan Bliss (Lab) 242 Angela Sandison (Con) 1137
* Shirley West - Green GAIN Brian Holmes (Conservative) 746 Rosemary Sexton (Green) 1876 Kevin Round (Lab) 453
* Silhill - Conservative HOLD James Edwardson (Lib Dem) 607 Janet Marsh (Lab) 409 Wazma Qais (Con) 1621 Elaine Williams (Green) 418
* Smith’s Wood - Green HOLD Adrian Duffen (Ind) 103 Bill Lloyd (Lab) 226 Mark Wilson (Green) 1070 Angus Young (Con) 128
* St. Alphege - Conservative HOLD Ian English (Lab) 285 Joelle Hill (Green) 395 Keith Stone (Lib Dem) 585 Joe Tildesley (Con) 2651
Overall turnout was 30.6%
The new make up of Solihull Council is as follows: Conservative - 26 (-5) Green - 14 (+3) Liberal Democrat - 6 (+2) Labour - 3 (+1) Independent - 2 (-1)
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Verification is continuing here. In the meantime, here’s a Solihull election fact for you all - the highest turnout last year was in Knowle ward, where 38.5% of voters had their say. Will it be the same again this year? #MySolihullMyVote

Verification is underway here at North Solihull Sports Centre. Once this is complete we’ll be moving on to the count.

Have you cast your vote yet?
Local elections are taking place across Solihull today!
If you've not had a chance to vote yet don't worry. Polling stations are open until 10pm tonight.
... Not sure where your polling station is? check here- http://bit.ly/2rxXUgc
#MySolihullMyVote #LocalElections2019
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Intending to vote this Thursday? Can't remember where to go? Click on the link below and enter your postcode to find your polling station!
Link- http://bit.ly/2rxXUgc
#MySolihullMyVote... #LocalElections
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Do you use any of the services at The Core? Have you got a spare two minutes? Then please fill out this short survey to give us feedback on some potential changes we have in mind.
You can find the survey at bit.ly/2vtAlGa

Notice of an overnight road closure- Stratford Road, Shirley
This week the westbound side of the Stratford Road Service Road between Shirley Baptist Church and Kitchen Gallery will be closed overnight from 10pm to 5am.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.