Morning everyone,
A serious incident on Chester Road this week has prompted a murder investigation by West Midlands Police, and there are several road closures to plan around next week.
Here is your Friday update.
🚨 Traffic & Roads
Clarence Road (August 19–21): Road closure for carriageway subsidence from St George's Court to Weymouth Drive. Diversion in place.
Park Road (August 13–19): Road closure currently in progress for South Staffordshire Water utility repairs near The Town Gate.
Mill Street (August 20–21): Road closure for LED upgrades affecting the whole road and surrounding High Street and Station Street intersections.
Bedford Road (August 17): Road closure to replace a column outside number 42, near Good Hope Hospital. Diversion in place.
Aldridge Road (August 8–18): Convoy working and stop/go boards for Staffordshire County Council mobile highway repairs on the A454. Full closure for two specific days within this window.
Ongoing:
Wylde Green Road (August 20–21): Multi-way signals for LED upgrades from Birmingham Road to Maney Hill Road
Jockey Road (August 19–21): Multi-way signals for LED upgrades along the full length
Highbridge Road (August 20–21): Two-way signals outside numbers 57/59 for lamp column work
📰 Local News
Chester Road Fatal Stabbing: West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation following a fatal stabbing on Chester Road in the early hours of Saturday 8 August. A 32-year-old man died at the scene and a 20-year-old man has been charged. Anyone with information is asked to contact West Midlands Police.
National Allotments Week: Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council is marking National Allotments Week (August 10–16). The town has 10 allotment sites with over £250,000 invested to raise standards. Potatoes are the most popular crop, grown by 88% of local plot-holders.
💛 Community Spotlight: Summer at Moor Hall
Moor Hall Hotel & Spa has a packed summer lineup on the terrace and in the spa gardens.
Sunday Sessions — Holly Rolfe (Sunday 16 August, 2pm–5pm): Live music on the terrace
Café Del Moor (Sunday 30 August & Sunday 13 September): Live DJs and saxophonists on the terrace
Sunken Garden Sound Bath (Saturday 5 September)
Sunday Sanctuary Yoga Experience (Sunday 6 September)
More details at moorhallhotel.co.uk
🎉 What's On This Weekend
The Brothers Emery (The Rhodehouse, Friday 14 August): Blues, soul and rock 'n' roll to kick off the weekend.
Summer SBK Charity Ball (Town Hall, Saturday 15 August): Bachata, salsa and kizomba lessons from 7:30pm followed by a charity party raising funds for The Cancer Support Centre and Birmingham Hospice.
Country Ho-down with DJ K-Dogg (The Rhodehouse, Saturday 15 August): Country & Western hits and line dancing all night.
Meet Optimus Prime (The Parade, Sunday 16 August, 10am–4pm): Free community event — the iconic Transformer and truck are coming to the town centre, organised by Visit Royal Sutton Coldfield BID.
Sunday Sessions at Moor Hall (Sunday 16 August): Live acoustic music on the terrace with Holly Rolfe throughout the afternoon.
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