David Irwin

For more on the life and times of Solihull Council (bins, back gardens, green belt and more) please 'like' my #LDR Facebook page. facebook.com/David-Irwin-Lo…

Many thanks for all the good wishes. Over and out.

But having reflected for a fair while I've decided it's time to do something new.

A quick final note to say that after more than 3 years as an LDR and 15 (on and off) as a reporter this is my last day covering Solihull.

I'll keep this account up for reference but it won't be updated going forward. You can follow me @DavidIrwin1987 - although I hope to spend more time away from a screen in future.

A couple of stories from last night's joint board. #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-…

Latest on the situation in #Solihull from the director of public health. #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-…

Memorial space for Covid victims in #Solihull takes shape. #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-…

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Today key discussion topic will be whether Solihull is doing enough to help meet regional housing needs.

Here is a piece from yesterday's proceedings. birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-…

Second day of Local Plan examination in public starts at 9.30am. As per yesterday session is being livestreamed here #Solihull youtube.com/channel/UC7DDS…

Covid crisis blows huge hole in parking income. #Solihull #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-…

The long-awaited public examination of Solihull's Draft Local Plan starts this morning. A write-up on the opening discussions will follow, but you can watch for yourself via YouTube. youtube.com/channel/UC7DDS…

Appeal for key services to be reinstated almost 18 months after their removal. #Solihull #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-…

Sci-fi style shuttle is now being trialled at the NEC. #Solihull #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-…

#Solihull has committed to helping those who have fled the threat of torture and death. #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-…

Debate over #Solihull blueprint starts from Monday. #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-…