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   Solihull ( / ˈsɒlihʌl, ˈsoʊl -, ˌsoʊliˈhʌl / SO (H)L-ee-hul, SOH-lee-HUL) is a market town and the administrative centre of the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, in the West Midlands, England. Solihull is situated on the River Blythe in the Forest of Arden area.

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   When did Solihull become a borough?

   • Reorganisation of boundaries and council responsibilities in 1974 created the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull by the merger of the Solihull County Borough and most of the Meriden Rural District, which forms the main rural part of the borough and county.

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   What borough is Solihull?

   • The Metropolitan Borough of Solihull is a metropolitan borough in West Midlands county, England. It is named after its largest town, Solihull, from which Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is based.

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   Does Solihull have a parish council?

   • There are parish councils serving villages across the wider borough. Regionally, Solihull comes under the West Midlands Combined Authority, and therefore also takes part in elections for the Mayor of the West Midlands and the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner.

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   When was Solihull founded?

   • It’s believed that Solihull was founded between 1170 and 1180 by the de Limesi family who were Lords of the Manor of Ulverlei. Solihull was a “planted borough” or planned village, laid out in a grid pattern of streets rather than developing piecemeal.

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   Does Solihull have a canal?

   • The Grand Union Canal passes across Solihull, coming within 1 mi (1.6 km) of the town centre and linking the town to the River Thames in London. There are a flight of five locks at Knowle added in the 1930s which are wide enough to allow narrowboats to navigate together, side by side.

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   When did Solihull become a unitary authority?

   • In 1986, the Solihull borough effectively became a unitary authority, following the abolition of the County Council. The borough is administered from a building on Church Hill in Solihull town centre. On 23 November 1981, an F0/T1 tornado touched down in nearby Shirley.

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   The Metropolitan Borough of Solihull is a metropolitan borough in West Midlands county, England. It is named after its largest town, Solihull, from which Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is based.

4. www.britannica.com › place › SolihullSolihull | England, Map, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 5, 2024 · Solihull, metropolitan borough, metropolitan county of West Midlands, historic county of Warwickshire, central England. It is situated between Birmingham and Coventry.

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5. www.solihull.gov.ukResident - solihull.gov.uk

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7. visitsolihull.co.uk › explore-solihull › solihullExplore & Visit Solihull Heritage - Visit Solihull

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   Learn about the history and development of Solihull, a former rural district and a modern metropolitan borough in Warwickshire. Discover its ancient monuments, market, railway, civic art and more.

8. www.solihull.gov.uk › Libraries › solihull-boroughSolihull Metropolitan Borough - a brief history | solihull.gov.uk

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   This new Metropolitan Borough was formed by merging the old County Borough of Solihull with parts of Stratford and Meriden Rural District Councils. A list of past and present Mayors of...

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10. visitbirmingham.com › solihullAll about Solihull - Visit Birmingham

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    Having historically been named one of the best places to live in the UK, Solihull is a town that has grown and inspired. Surrounded by picturesque English countryside, this town is where you'll see the eclectic mix of the old and the new.