Morning everyone,
This Saturday is a rare chance to explore the hidden rooftops and backstage areas of the historic Town Hall — completely free. A busy weekend of live music and football too.
🚧 Traffic & Roads
Next week:
Lichfield Road (September 21–22, 7pm–6am): Overnight road works by Severn Trent Water near Hill West Primary School and The Arthur Terry School
Walmley Road (September 22–24, 8am–5pm): Road works by Severn Trent Water between Watermill Crescent and Thimble Drive. Diversion in place
Four Oaks Road (September 24–30): Carriageway resurfacing from The Fordrough down to Luttrell Road. Diversion in place
Hill Village Road (September 25–28, 8am–5pm): Road works by Severn Trent Water near Crockford Drive and the Hoof and Feather pub. Diversion in place
Ongoing:
Clarence Road (until September 23): Two-way signals for South Staffordshire Water works near Four Oaks Primary School
Clifton Road (September 22–24): Multi-way signals at Wyndley Lane junction for National Grid Telecoms works
Little Hardwick Road (September 28–October 1): Two-way signals for Cadent Gas customer connections near the Little Hardwick Road Open Space
Clarence Road (September 28–30): Cadent Gas multi-way signals near Vernon Close and Bickley Avenue
📰 Local News
Four Oaks Cannabis Bust: Two men have been charged following a police warrant at a property on Walsall Road in Four Oaks. A cannabis grow was discovered and both men were remanded in custody.
Green Belt Housing Plan: The Leader of Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council has issued formal objections to housing plans that could affect local Green Belt land.
💛 Community Spotlight: Heritage Day at the Town Hall
This Saturday September 19, 10am–4pm, the Town Hall is opening its doors for a free Heritage Day including rare access to backstage areas and rooftop views across Sutton Coldfield. Well worth a visit.
🎉 What's On This Weekend
The History of Soul (Town Hall): Friday 18 September, 7:30pm. Celebrating Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, James Brown and more.
Mitchell Joseph Thompson: UB40 & Reggae Show (The Rhodehouse): Friday 18 September. Live reggae tribute.
Heritage Day (Town Hall): Saturday 19 September, 10am–4pm. Free backstage and rooftop access.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham (The Rhodehouse): Saturday 19 September. Free entry for the Premier League match on the big screens.
Supersonic Queen (The Rhodehouse): Saturday 19 September. Queen tribute show.
Chris Stapleton UK Tribute (Town Hall): Sunday 20 September, 5pm.
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