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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Solihull Apprenticeship and Pathways Show returns on Wednesday 21 October 2:30-7:00 at Cranmore Park The event showcases apprenticeships, BTEC and T Levels. with the chance to speak to employers, training providers and current apprentices. You can register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/solihull-a...
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Solihull Apprenticeship and Pathways Show
Solihull Apprenticeship and Pathways Show is for young people looking for apprenticeships and alternative routes after GCSE
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Birmingham Airport Expansion Draft Master Plan Consultation - £2bn investment - Increase to c30m passengers per annum - 50,000 new jobs including 3,800 directly at the airport. Find Further Information here: Birminghamairport.co.uk/masterplan or contact masterplan@birminghamairport.co.uk.
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Birmingham Airport Draft Master Plan | Birmingham Airport
The Birmingham Airport Draft Master Plan will define how the airport will evolve to serve an increasing number of passengers and airlines while focusing on sustainability, operational efficiency, and ...
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The Birmingham Mail picked up on what I had to say about the Metro line proposed to go through East Birmingham and North Solihull and published the following article, based around my question: www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
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'National funding required' but ambition remains for major Metro extension
Plans continue for metro extension into Solihull but getting funding still a significant obstacle
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Planning for Later Life Events If you are starting to think about retirement in the next 5-10 years or are already retired, these events might be for you.
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Concerns have been raised with us about the state of Ulleries Road near the shops. Although the council patched the worst potholes, more work was needed. I am delighted that Ulleries Road will be re-surfaced between Hobs Moat Road and service roads behind the shops on the 20th/21st October.
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Updates on the A45/Damson Parkway Road works. www.facebook.com/groups/57837...
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Me at the Harleston Magpie's Park Run Yesterday. The most innovative way of making a 5km course around 2 fields, I have seen so far.
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The Birmingham picking up me speaking about HMOs in the local plan at Tuesday's Economic Development and Managed Growth Scrutiny Board. www.birminghammail.co.uk/.../solihull....
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Under the Same Sky A vibrant kite procession filled with music, colour and shared stories. 📆Saturday 3 October, 2.30pm, Tudor Grange Park, Solihull The event is free, family-friendly and open to all. For more information please visit autindt.co.uk/samesky
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Tackled the graffiti on the bridge on Barn Lane. Also painted the damage, where the bridge had been scraped and dealt with a couple of patches, where it was flaking off on the top. Despite asking the council what colour paint they used to try to get a colour match, it didn't quite match as I'd hope.
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Councillor Surgery @solihullpaul.bsky.social , Kathryn and @cllrade.bsky.social are back for our next Lyndon Ward Surgery on Saturday 26th September, 10am - 11:30am at Hobs Moat Library. We are there to listen and help with any issues you may have. It’s a drop-in session so no appointment required.
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
It's been one of the most challenging weeks of my life. And I've ticked off a few things, I didn't know were on my bucket list. 1. Become involved in handling a suspect ww2 bomb. 2. Have a meeting delayed, because other attendees were late due to Prince Harry visiting..... Welcome to Lyndon...
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Open Afternoon with Community Partners - Elmdon Church, Sunday 27 September, 2-4pm This friendly community event is an opportunity to meet local organisations, ask questions, share ideas, connect with people, enjoy complimentary tea, coffee and cake and partake in a free kid's activity.
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
This is the most clearly, the risk of a Section 114 (bankruptcy) notice for Solihull Council has ever been spelled out in council papers, since I was elected in 2019, which is why I felt it was important to draw attention to this. www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
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Councillors discuss latest overspend as council's finances examined
Councillors warned 'make tough decisions to avoid council going bankrupt'
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Some of my spare grapes at the fruit event at Olton Library. Had an absolutely bumper coupe this year.
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Ade Adeyemo @cllrade.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Success at last! A safe crossing by St. Andrews RC School on Moordown Avenue, something that Cllr Kathryn Thomas, Cllr Paul McCabe and I have campaigned about for several years. @kathryntld.bsky.social @solihullpaul.bsky.social @solihullcouncil.bsky.social @solihullld.bsky.social #Lyndon #Solihull
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Long Covid Support A new support group for those people living with Long Covid has been launched.   Venue - Sense Touch Base Pears - Selly Oak Monthly - last Friday of the month 11.00 - 12.15 Tickets - free, available via Eventbrite  Contact - support@longcovid.org
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
What I love about this article is when they spoke to residents they discovered their local councillor knew what they were talking about. Please note, although I am correctly quoted, I was actually reading aloud a statements from Laura McCarthy. solihull.nub.news/news/local-n...
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Solihull residents not happy with street scheme
Residents of a school street scheme in Solihull report it failed due to lack of enforcement, while another street anticipates benefits despite concerns.
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Ade Adeyemo @cllrade.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Paul, Kathryn and Ade are back for our next Lyndon Ward Surgery on Saturday 25th July, 10am - 11:30am at Hobs Moat Library. No appointment required. @kathryntld.bsky.social @solihullpaul.bsky.social @solihullcouncil.bsky.social @solihullld.bsky.social #Lyndon #Solihull #LibDems #CouncillorSurgery
Lyndon Ward Councillors' Monthly Advice Surgery with Councillors Paul McCabe, Kathryn Thomas and Ade Adeyemo.  Saturday 25h July, 10am - 11:30pm, at Hobs Moat library, Ulleries Road, Solihull B92 8EB.
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
This has been created by other parent's locally. I can testify from my own experience of a 2 year wait (and still nothing), that there is definitely a problem here. c.org/yVy58R2Hmt
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Sign the Petition
Urgent Action Needed to Reduce Autism Assessment Wait Times in Solihull & Birmingham
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Spent time this weekend tidying up Beamans Close and the alley to Campden Green, with a litter pick and graffiti removal. (I have raised this with Lyndon School, who indicated those responsible left the school this Summer, but they will be pushing messaging in assembly, that this is not acceptable).
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Solihull Council are currently running a consultation on Parks and Open Spaces in Solihull. It asks about how you use open spaces, what you would like to see more of and where spaces could be improved. You can have your say here: solihull-open-space-assessment-residents-ethosep.hub.arcgis.com
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Solihull Residents Consultation Hub
Discover, analyze and download data from Solihull Residents Consultation Hub . Download in CSV, KML, Zip, GeoJSON, GeoTIFF or PNG. Find API links for GeoServices, WMS, and WFS. Analyze with charts and...
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Ade Adeyemo @cllrade.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Pleased to see that Daylesford Road will soon be resurfaced. We've been campaigning for this road to be resurfaced for quite a while. @solihullld.bsky.social @kathryntld.bsky.social @solihullpaul.bsky.social @solihullcouncil.bsky.social #Lyndon #Solihull #Potholes
Sign informing drivers and residents that Daylesford Road in Solihull will be closed on Monday 20th July for approximately 4 days to allow the road to be resurfaced.
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Our Lyndon Ward Surgery is on Saturday 4th July, 10am - 11:30am at Hobs Moat Library. We'll be on hand to help with any issues you may have. No appointment required. @cllrade.bsky.social, @solihullpaul.bsky.social and I - your Lyndon ward Councillors are always here to help.
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Nothing shows you are an active local councillor than a boot containing litter picking equipment, graffitti wipes, something for cutting vegetation and residents surveys. (Cherry Pepsi max to keep the family happy and an EV charging cable, because I try to power my car electrically as much as I can)
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Bus Stop - A45 near Gilbertstone Avenue We've been contacted by a number of residents asking if we could get the bus stops on the A45 near Gilberstone Avenue reinstated. If you would like to see this, please consider signing this petition. www.solihull-libdems.org.uk/campaigns/pe...
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Reinstate bus stops near Gilbertstone Avenue - Solihull and Meriden Liberal Democrats
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Ade Adeyemo @cllrade.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Our next ward surgery has been postponed to Saturday 4 July, 10:00-11:30. We'll be there to help with any issues. No appointment required. @solihullpaul.bsky.social @kathryntld.bsky.social @solihullld.bsky.social @solihullcouncil.bsky.social #Lyndon #Solihull #LibDems #SouncillorSurgery
Lyndon Ward Councillors' Monthly Advice Surgery with Councillors, Kathryn Thomas, Paul McCabe and Ade Adeyemo.  Saturday 4th July, 10am - 11:30pm, at Hobs Moat library, Ulleries Road, Solihull B92 8EB.
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Bus Stop - A45 near Gilbertstone Avenue We've been contacted by a number of residents asking if we could get the bus stops on the A45 near Gilberstone Avenue reinstated. If you would like to see this, please consider signing this petition. www.solihull-libdems.org.uk/campaigns/pe...
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Reinstate bus stops near Gilbertstone Avenue - Solihull and Meriden Liberal Democrats
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Summer workshops for Work or Training (Years 11-13) in Solihull. The workshops cover CV writing, skills for interviews, apprenticeships, application support, overview of pathways and transition. Find out more here.   For queries, please email skillsforsuccess@solihull.gov.uk
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Armed Forces' Week runs from Mon 22 to Sun 28 June and is a chance to show support for our armed forces. Highlights include a vintage afternoon tea in Poplar Way on Thur 25 June, and music throughout the town centre on Armed Forces Day Sat 27 June. www.solihull.gov.uk/news/2026/ar...
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Armed Forces Week activities in Solihull | Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Solihull Council is inviting residents, businesses and visitors to take part in a variety of events during Armed Forces Week and show support for serving personnel, reservists, veterans and cadets. Fr...
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Park run, hang the washing out, put the next load in, empty the dishwasher, do the hand washing, cup of tea, read Solihull's Air Quality Annual Status Report, go to the tip, take daughter to hair dressers #councillorlife
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Not just @solihullpaul.bsky.social who has been busy cutting back the vegetation, I was also out on Monday afternoon trimming the overgrown path between Barn Lane and Wagon Lane (Barn Lane) end. It's not perfect, but hopefully now, you've not a chance of actually being able to use the path.
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
First time at Evesham Parkrun. Fastest 5km of my life. Official Time: 26:59. PB by 1 second, but it took me below 27 minutes. I talked around New Year about whether I could go below 27:30 and even 27:00. It seems the answer was yes and I need a new goal 26:30? Really not sure if I can do that....
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
At my local
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Carers Week 2026 (8-14 June) Carers Week raises awareness of caring, highlights the challenges faced by unpaid carers, and recognises the vital contribution they make. This year’s theme is Building Carer Friendly Communities. Carers Trust Solihull activities can be booked by calling 0121 788 1143
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Taken around 6 hours, but I finally got rid of the last of the 8 tags on the Comms Cabs on Hobs Moat Road today.
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Not my creation (I saw it on another group, but the post wasn't sharable), but this is a really good explanation of the difference between a local councillor and an MP, giving a good idea of the differing responsibilities.
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Kathryn and Ade’s next Lyndon Ward Surgery is on Saturday 25th April, 10am - 11:30am at Hobs Moat Library. No appointment necessary. Kathryn Thomas and Ade Adeyemo - your Lyndon ward Councillors are always here to help so please get in touch if you need us.
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Happy Easter
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Renewal Kids Easter Trail Easter Trail involving crafting, collecting stickers and chocolate eggs. £1 per child. Adults/Under 2s free. Please pre-book tickets for your party here: renewal.churchsuite.com/events/shq7c... 📅Saturday 4 April, 10am-12pm, Renewal Church, Lode Lane, Solihull, B91 2JR.
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Something for the kids this Easter at Touchwood with 5 hands on sessions 30th March-10th April. Monday - Wristbands & lanyards Tuesday - Make Musical Instruments Wednesday - Tote bags Thursday - Flower crowns, headbands & caps Friday - Flags Book here: www.eventsattouchwood.co.uk/village-green
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Kathryn and Ade’s next Lyndon Ward Surgery is on Saturday 28th March, 10am - 11:30am at Hobs Moat Library. No Appointment Required. Kathryn Thomas and Ade Adeyemo - your Lyndon ward Councillors are always here to help so please get in touch if you need us.
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Solihull Council @solihullcouncil.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Solar panels won’t just make your home greener. They could also save money on your energy bill. 💸🫰💵 Be green Save money #switchtogether #solarpower Click here to join Solar together switchtogether.co.uk/solar-and-batt…
A small house with a solar panel attached to a square button. The image has the text “We’re installing solar panels together”
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Solihull Council @solihullcouncil.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Happy International Women's Day from our Female Councillors! 💗 Today is a day where people can come together to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women, and highlight the difficulties that some women may still face.🧍‍♀️ Solihull Council is proud to be part of this celebration!🥳
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Just had the update from the council that crews are on their way now (Friday 8am) to address the bad pothole on the A45 by the BP garage, that has popped up a lot on social media.
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Kathryn and Ade’s next Lyndon Ward Surgery is on Saturday 28th February, 10am - 11:30am at Hobs Moat Library. Kathryn will be on hand to help with any issues you may have. No appointment required. Kathryn Thomas and Ade Adeyemo - your Lyndon ward Councillors are here to help!
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Not the usual view of the Richmond Road Playing Fields, but somehow the colours make it look more exotic and interesting than it is.
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Oaklands Park Run. A new PB for me. Officially, my result was 27:00, but I think the 27:18 that I recorded in Starva is closer to the truth. I should be proud, but I think the PB being recorded as better than I think it was, has thrown me somewhat.
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Solihull Council @solihullcouncil.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
We’ve launched a new campaign to help make our roads safer. 🛣️🚗🚴🚶 It encourages road users to make better choices as we all have a part to play in making Solihull's roads safer. Funded by the Department for Transport’s Safer Roads Fund. See more 👉https://loom.ly/qY32K-4
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Kathryn Thomas @kathryntld.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Kathryn and Ade’s next Lyndon Ward Surgery is on Saturday 31st January, 10am - 11:30am at Hobs Moat Library. Kathryn and Ade will be on hand to help with any issues you may have. No Appointment necessary. Please get in touch if you need us.
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