Locals have less than a month left to have their say on the future of local government in Balsall and Berkswell.

Earlier this year, Balsall and Berkswell Parish Councils submitted a joint request to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) for a 'community governance review' (CGR), with a view of merging both parish councils into one.

A CGR can consider several options, including creating, merging, altering or abolishing parishes.

SMBC is asking residents to share their view by taking part in a public consultation which will run until 11.59pm on Wednesday 1 October 2025.

To learn more and to find out how to submit a response, please visit: https://www.solihull.gov.uk/balsall-berkswell-consultation .

In May the clerks of both councils wrote a joint letter to Solihull Council say

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