16-05-2025
Have your say on Solihull Council priorities for next five years
Solihull Council has unveiled its priorities as part of a five-year plan with financial stability one of the goals it will be working towards.
And residents are now being given the chance to have their say on the council's ambitions.
As the Local Democracy Reporting Service reported last month, the authority had begun the process of creating a new strategic council plan.
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Former leader of the authority, Councillor Ian Courts, had previously said there would be a limit to what the authority could do due to government funding issues and said the plan would 'take action' to address the council's financial situation.
Earlier this year the cash-strapped authority had a bid accepted by the government for emergency help to address a multi-million pound hole in its finances.
The seven ambitions in the draft plan, which would cover the period until 2030, are:
The right conditions for everyone to thrive
Services that people need in the right place at the right time
Adults are supported to maximise wellbeing and independence
Children and young people have the best possible outcomes
A vibrant economy with improved access to opportunities
Opportunities and fairer outcomes by acting on climate change
An attractive and aspirational place
The plans also set out the focus of council work will be to:
Achieve financial sustainability
Deliver the authority's corporate transformation programme
Take preventative action and address inequalities
Work with partners to get the best for Solihull
The new plan, which will reflect feedback residents provide in a survey, will be published in July 2025.
Coun Karen Grinsell, who was elected Solihull Council leader earlier this week said: 'The new plan will steer the council as we go forward over the next five years.
'It sets out our vision for Solihull, the direction that we want to go in as a council, how we aim to get there and what we want to achieve.
'Your input is crucial in shaping the plan and ensuring it addresses the priorities that matter most to our communities.
'We want to ensure the new plan reflects the ambitions, challenges and opportunities faced by the council, residents, businesses and other stakeholders over the coming years.
'Tell us if you think our new plan is focusing on the right things - this is your opportunity to have your say so please take a few moments to complete our short survey.'
To take part in the survey, which has a closing date of Sunday, June 15, visit
Paper copies of the survey are also available at Solihull Council House's reception, The Core Library, Shirley Library and Chelmsley Wood Library.
