Morning everyone,
Here’s your quick 3-minute rundown of what’s actually happening locally in Sutton Coldfield this Bank Holiday weekend.
🚨 Local News & Council Updates
Mural recovered: A man has been charged after a public artwork was unscrewed from a wall and taken onto a bus. Quick work from local police to track it down.
Harvey Norman opens: The new store has officially opened in Sutton Coldfield, with big queues, music, and giveaways on launch day.
Council land sales: Plans are in motion to sell a “prime” plot in a local housing area, alongside reports that a large portion of a town centre car park could also be sold.
Weekend weather: Around 16°C with sunny spells — one of the better Bank Holiday forecasts.
🚧 Traffic & Travel
This weekend
Streetly (multiple roads): Cadent Gas works causing delays on Foley Road East, Thornhill Road, and Hardwick Road
Little Sutton Lane: Multi-way lights near Town Gate entrance to Sutton Park
A38 Bypass: Overnight restrictions and 40mph limit near M6 Toll junction
Next week — plan ahead
M6 (J6–J7): Full northbound overnight closures starting Thursday
👉 Expect delays around Streetly and near Sutton Park entrances this weekend
🎉 What’s On This Weekend
10ccLO (Sutton Coldfield Town Hall): Sunday night — tribute to 10cc & ELO
We Jamming (Digbeth): Saturday — all-day reggae event
Love the 90s Festival (LAB11): Saturday — outdoor music event
Birmingham City (Away): Saturday — final Championship game of the season
That’s your week in Sutton Coldfield.
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