Morning everyone,
Here’s your quick 3-minute rundown of what’s actually happening locally in Sutton Coldfield this weekend.
🚨 Local News & Council Updates
A38 Warnings: The Sutton Coldfield stretch of the A38 has recently been flagged for worsening potholes and surface issues. Worth keeping an eye out if you use that route regularly.
Police Appeal: West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious crash in Sutton Coldfield involving a dog being thrown from a vehicle.
Weekend Weather: Friday stays mostly cloudy with highs around 16°C. Saturday looks best with sunny intervals and temperatures reaching 19°C, before cooling again on Sunday.
🚧 Traffic & Travel
This weekend:
Hollyfield Road South (Walmley): Multi-way temporary lights remain in place near the Walmley Road fork for CityFibre works through to Monday.
Foley Road West (Streetly): Temporary traffic control remains active outside No. 128 for footway repairs.
Next week — plan ahead:
Weeford Road & Whitehouse Common Road: Multi-way lights Tuesday–Thursday for LED lighting upgrades.
Rectory Road: Full road closure next Wednesday (May 13) for replacement works outside Nos. 190/192.
👉 Expect delays around Walmley and Streetly this weekend, with Rectory Road the main closure to avoid next week.
🎉 What’s On This Weekend
Let’s Rock the 70s (Town Hall): Friday night tribute show celebrating classic 70s music.
The Producers (Highbury Theatre Centre): Friday and Saturday night performances of the Mel Brooks musical.
SCSA Spring Art Exhibition: Launches Saturday at the Town Hall featuring local artists and sculptors.
That’s your week in Sutton Coldfield.
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Sutton Coldfield Insider