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
Walmley Road Sinkhole: A massive sinkhole—described by a local councillor as a "cavern"—has opened up on Walmley Road near the Rugby Club due to a collapsed sewer. The road is completely closed, causing major disruption locally. Severn Trent crews remain on-site carrying out emergency repairs.
Regeneration Funding Endorsed: The government has officially backed Royal Sutton Coldfield's Pride in Place Regeneration Plan, unlocking a programme of £20 million investment over the next decade aimed at improving the town centre and Sutton Park.
New Political Voices: The Town Council election results are now confirmed. While Conservatives still hold the majority of seats, Sutton has now elected its first-ever Green Party and Reform councillors.
Bank Holiday Weather: We are in for a proper scorcher. Friday stays mild with sunny intervals and highs around 17°C. Saturday remains pleasant at 16°C, before temperatures soar on Sunday with sunshine and highs hitting 28°C. BBQ weather has officially arrived.
💛 Community Spotlight: Skye's the Limit
A quick reminder about an amazing local cause we are supporting.
Skye, a 21-year-old local resident, has been diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis, leaving her in severe daily pain. To bypass long NHS waiting lists, her family is fundraising for life-changing private surgery.
They are hosting a major fundraiser festival next month:
📅 Friday 12th June 2026 (19:30–01:00)
📍 The Beggars Bush, Chester Road, Birmingham B73 5BA
🎶 7 live bands, raffle, silent auction and bar
🚗 Free parking | 18+
🎟️ Tickets: £13.75 online or £15 on the door
💛 GoFundMe: Donations are also welcome if you cannot attend
📲 Instagram: @skyesthelimitfest
Please share this with friends or family if you can — it genuinely helps local causes reach people.
🚧 Traffic & Travel
(Times and closures are based on council schedules and may change.)
This Bank Holiday Weekend:
Walmley Road: Fully closed in both directions near the Rugby Club due to the sinkhole. Avoid the area completely where possible.
Penns Lane: Multi-way temporary lights remain outside no. 169 near the Berwood Road junction while a pedestrian refuge is installed. Delays expected through to Thursday (May 28).
Stonehouse Road: Two-way signals begin on Bank Holiday Monday (May 25) through to Friday (May 29) for South Staffs Water works.
Next week — plan ahead:
Clarence Road (Hill Hook): Two-way signals from Tuesday (May 26) to Friday (May 29) for service connection works.
Streetly Lane & Blake Street: Multi-way signals from Wednesday (May 27) through to Friday (May 29).
Chester Road North (near Banners Gate): Multi-way signals from Wednesday (May 27) to Saturday (May 30) for LED lighting upgrades.
Walsall Road (Little Aston): Multi-way signals from Thursday (May 28) through to Monday (June 1).
⚠️ Major Heads-Up (Next Sunday, May 31): The Sutton Fun Run returns next weekend. Expect significant road closures and diversions around the town centre and Lichfield Road between 09:00 and 17:00.
👉 Translation: Walmley Road and Penns Lane are the biggest problem areas this weekend. From midweek onwards, traffic disruption ramps up significantly across Chester Road North and Streetly Lane, so allow extra time for commuting.
🎉 What’s On This Weekend & Half-Term
Jonny Cole: Armagudd'n (Town Hall): Saturday night (May 23) — Black Country comedy sensation Jonny Cole brings his hugely popular live show to Sutton.
Live Music at The Four Oaks: Saturday night — Acoustic and pop covers from 2MAG starting at 20:30.
LDN Wrestling (Town Hall): Next Wednesday (May 27) — Family-friendly wrestling event during half-term.
Ice Age Adventure LIVE (Town Hall): Next Thursday (May 28) — Interactive prehistoric family show for younger children.
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