Morning everyone,
Next week is looking heavy on the local routes, especially if you use the school run paths. Here's your quick 3-minute rundown.
🚨 Local News Updates
New Second Aldi Store Confirmed: Aldi has officially announced plans to open 16 new stores across the UK as part of a £370m investment, and Sutton Coldfield has made the list! No official date or exact location has been confirmed yet, but it's part of their massive upcoming summer rollout.
£25,000 Raised at The Belfry: A massive congratulations to the 110 golfers who took to the iconic Brabazon Course this week for the Maddie Rose Golf Day. Sporting signature yellow bucket hats, the teams managed to raise an incredible £25,000 for the Maddie Rose Foundation through the tournament, a lively auction, and the Yellow Tie Dinner.
Major M42 & M6 Closures Confirmed: As a quick reminder, the massive National Highways and HS2 motorway works are officially locked in. The first major hit for local drivers is a full weekend closure of the M42 starting next Friday, June 26, to install a 300-metre twin-box structure. Expect heavy knock-on traffic around the A38 and all local boundary routes. Plan ahead!
🚧 Traffic & Travel
Ongoing: Little Sutton Lane — Cadent Gas multi-way signals remain active for gas pipe upgrades, continuing through to July 10.
Next week (starting Monday June 22) — plan ahead for major 5-week disruptions:
Forrest Drive: Cadent Gas moving in for a major gas main replacement. Temporary traffic regulations and parking restrictions from Monday, in place for 5 weeks
West View Road, Coopers Road & Rosemary Hill Road: South Staffordshire Water launching a major water main replacement. Temporary traffic orders from Monday, also expected to last 5 weeks
👉 Your daily commute is about to get heavier. The combined 5-week works across Forrest Drive, Rosemary Hill Road and surrounding streets will cause major bottlenecks.
💛 Community Spotlight: Cancer Kickers Walking Football
A new free walking football group has launched at Boldmere Sports & Social Club for anyone living with or recovering from cancer, along with family members and supporters.
Sessions include a gentle warm-up, walking football on the 3G pitch, refreshments, and support from a dedicated cancer rehabilitation practitioner.
📍 Boldmere Sports & Social Club (323 Boldmere Road, B73 5HQ)
📅 Every Tuesday
⏰ 12:30pm–2:30pm
🔗 More Info: View Information Page
(Please check with Boldmere Falcons FC to confirm availability before attending)
🎉 What's On This Weekend
🎭 Shows & Theatre
The D-Day Darlings (Town Hall): Friday June 19, 19:30 — Songs That Won The War, a nostalgic wartime tribute taking you back to the 1940s.
The Ultimate Commitments & Blues Brothers Experience (Town Hall): Saturday June 20, 19:30 — A big two-part theatrical production blending Dublin Soul and Chicago Blues.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Highbury Theatre Centre): Friday & Saturday June 19–20 — Final weekend of this acclaimed stage adaptation.
🏃 Fitness & Community
Sutton Park Run (Banners Gate): Saturday June 20, 09:00 — The classic 5k, perfect before the evening events start.
Social Running Club: Weekly sessions at the Town Gate entrance — a lower-pressure way to get out in the park if you miss Saturday's run.
🎶 Live Music
Bang on the Ear (The Royal): Friday June 19, 21:45 — Traditional and contemporary Irish music.
City of Birmingham Brass Band (Wylde Green URC): Saturday June 20, 19:00 — Formal concert setting, brass classics.
Under The Covers (The Royal): Saturday June 20, 21:45 — Rock and roll anthem covers.
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