Morning everyone,
Here’s your quick 3-minute rundown of what’s actually happening locally in Sutton Coldfield this weekend.
🚨 Local News & Council Updates
Cottage Hospital Reopens: The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield Cottage Hospital has officially reopened its doors this week following an 18-month, £8.5 million transformation into an integrated hub for community healthcare services.
Derelict College Fire Investigation: Local Wylde Green Councillor Alex Yip has publicly called for transparency and accountability after a massive fire completely destroyed the derelict Hunters Hill College site.
Police Surgery: Local officers are holding a face-to-face police surgery at the Communitea Cafe on Boldmere Road next Wednesday (June 10) from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Drop by if you have any neighbourhood concerns.
Town Council AGM: The newly formed Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council met for its AGM, swearing in Councillor Nitish Raut as the new Mayor of the Royal Town for the 2026–2027 municipal year.
🚧 Traffic & Travel
(Note: While boundary roads like Carroway Head and Little Aston sit right on the line, they are heavily used commuter paths for Sutton drivers, so keep them on your radar!)
This weekend:
Mere Green Road: Two-way temporary signals remain active just past the Lidl near Mere Green Primary School following a car crash that left wires exposed. These are expected to clear by next Thursday (June 11).
Next week — plan ahead:
⚠️ Monmouth Drive Closure: A major full road closure and diversion route will hit Monmouth Drive from Monday (June 8) through to Wednesday (June 10). This is for emergency carriageway patching to fix rapidly growing, deep potholes outside numbers 173 and 355.
⚠️ Mill Street Closure: Another full road closure is scheduled across the whole street on Wednesday (June 10) and Thursday (June 11) for LED street lighting upgrades.
Little Sutton Lane: Cadent Gas begins major long-term multi-way signal works on Monday (June 8) to upgrade gas pipes. This will cause disruptions all the way through to July 10.
Thornhill Road: Multi-way signals will be active from Monday (June 8) to Sunday (June 14) for South Staffordshire Water works.
Chester Road North: Multi-way signals will be in place from Tuesday (June 9) to Thursday (June 11) between Queslett Road E and Roylesden Crescent.
Walmley Road: Two-way signals will be active outside number 272 from Monday (June 8) through to Sunday (June 14).
Sutton Coldfield Bypass (A38): A lane closure will be in effect on Monday (June 8) between Bassetts Pole Island and the M6 Toll North for cluster works and a spring grass cut.
Carroway Head (A453): Two-way signals will be active near Bangley Lane on Monday (June 8) and Tuesday (June 9).
Birmingham Road & Lichfield Road: Both routes will see temporary multi-way signals on Tuesday (June 9).
👉 Translation: The weekend is clear of new works, but next week is heavy. Avoid Monmouth Drive (Mon–Wed) and Mill Street (Wed–Thu) entirely due to the full closures, and prepare for long-term delays on Little Sutton Lane starting Monday.
🎉 What’s On This Weekend & Next Week
Beauty and The Beast (Town Hall): Friday to Sunday (June 5–7) — The Trinity Players are taking over the Town Hall for their fantastic musical production of this classic Disney tale. Evening shows kick off at 19:30, with a Sunday matinee available. Perfect weekend entertainment for the family.
The Roof Top Rave (XOYO Birmingham): Saturday (June 6) — If you're heading into the city for the weekend, there's a massive daytime house and dance anthems rooftop party kicking off from 15:00.
Run for Home (Sutton Park): Sunday morning (June 7) — A unique navigation challenge starting at Blackroot Bistro. Over-18 participants hand in their phones, get bussed to a secret drop-off point, and must race 6 or 10 miles back without GPS. Check-in starts at 09:00 am.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Highbury Theatre Centre): Starts Next Tuesday (June 9) — The Highbury Players present the acclaimed stage adaptation tracking 15-year-old Christopher's detective journey to uncover who killed a neighbour's dog. Shows run nightly at 19:30 through to June 20.
An Evening with Carl Chinn (The Rhodehouse): Next Wednesday (June 10) — Renowned local historian Carl Chinn explores the dark, real history of the Peaky Blinders. This over-18s evening includes a live Q&A session. Doors open at 18:00 for a 18:45 start. Tickets are £10.
Fireside Chat Networking Launch (Harvest Fields Centre): Next Thursday (June 11) — A brand new, relaxed networking event for local business owners and professionals running from 17:30 to 19:30. Features a fireside chat with a marketing specialist, mocktails, and a casual game of pool.
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