Solihull Council

14/10/2026

Haven't got space for your kitchen caddy? 🤔

Most people store their kitchen caddy under their sinks or on the kitchen worktop ☺️

Did you know you can also use a different container if you want to, or put food straight into your outdoor caddy? ❓

Watch our video with Jim, one of our food waste collection crew, for more tips.

Find out more: www.solihull.gov.uk/food-waste.

14/10/2026

Over 30 providers, across more than 40 borough-wide venues, providing children and young people with a wide range of fun activities... the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, returns again for this October holiday!🦇

There are many activities in store this year, from multi-sports to wellbeing sessions, pumpkin hunts to getting creative with arts and crafts, and even robotics, AI and coding!🤖

Activities available for FREE for families eligible for Targeted free school meals (FSM), with activities available at good value prices if not eligible.

There's lots to get your fangs into this Halloween half term, so see what's in store on our HAF bookings page!⬇️ https://loom.ly/nIR6f6I

14/10/2026

A reminder that Solihull Connect will be closed today (14 October) between 10:00am and 12:30pm ❗

You can still use our online services: www.solihull.gov.uk/tell-us/contact-us

Solihull Connect will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday 14 October) from 10:00am until 12:30pm ⚠️

This includes our:
• contact centre
• walk-in centres
• live chat service

During this time, you can use our online services to apply or pay for a council service or report a problem: https://loom.ly/zNP0Z40

In an emergency, please use our out of hours service ☎️

Thank you for your patience.

13/10/2026

How many times did it take you to get it right? 👀

Let's quit smoking together on the first go.

13/10/2026

Solihull Connect will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday 14 October) from 10:00am until 12:30pm ⚠️

This includes our:
• contact centre
• walk-in centres
• live chat service

During this time, you can use our online services to apply or pay for a council service or report a problem: https://loom.ly/zNP0Z40

In an emergency, please use our out of hours service ☎️

Thank you for your patience.

13/10/2026

Solihull stands up to hate.

If you witness a hate crime, make sure to report it. Hate crimes often go unreported, but reporting will help protect others.

To find out the different ways you can report a hate crime and where you can get help, visit https://www.solihull.gov.uk/crime-and-safety/hate-crime.

12/10/2026

Will food waste attract flies and pests? 🚫

Watch our video with Jim, one of our food waste collection crew, for tips to deter them.

Here's a few simple steps to help:

🔒 Keep your outdoor food caddy lid closed and locked to keep smells in, and pests out
🚿 Wash your caddies when needed to reduce food residues
✅ A liner in your kitchen caddy can help keep it clean

Find out more: www.solihull.gov.uk/food-waste.

12/10/2026

It's time to nominate your local unsung heroes for the Solihull Civic Honours Awards 2027 🌟

Help us celebrate outstanding individuals, groups, charities and organisations who go above and beyond to make a difference in Solihull.

Nominations close at 23:59GMT on Monday 16 November.

Find out more and nominate here 👉 https://loom.ly/umCyd40

12/10/2026

We’re set up and ready to go at The Core Library 📍

Come and meet our local experts for support with planning for later life.

They can offer advice on finances and planning, health and social care, and lots more!

Join us today until 3:30pm (12 October).

10/10/2026

To mark Hate Crime Awareness Week from today until 17 October, Solihull Council and partners including West Midlands Police will be highlighting the importance of tackling hate crime and the support available to help victims.

Events take place on:

📅 Tuesday 13 October, 6:00pm-7:30pm at Three Trees Community Centre

📅Friday 16 October, 11:00am-12:00pm at King George Memorial Hall

📅Saturday 17 October, 11:00am-12:00pm at Marston Green Library

To find out the different ways you can report a hate crime and where you can get help, visit https://www.solihull.gov.uk/crime-and-safety/hate-crime.