Berkswell and Balsall Parish Council Consultation

(December 2025 - February 2026)

Earlier this year, Solihull Council invited residents to share their views on Balsall and Berkswell Parish Council’s joint request to merge both parish councils.

Following your feedback, we have now launched the second stage of consultation on the Community Governance Review for Balsall and Berkswell. We would like to hear your views on three draft proposals, which can be summarised as:

• Option A – Merge the two parish councils and create four parish wards (see map)
• Option B – Alter the current boundary to the existing railway line (West Coast Main Line) (see map)
• Option C – Continue with the existing arrangements

We want the outcome of this review to reflect the views of local residents. If you have an interest in this review or are affected by its outcome, please share your thoughts - even if you responded previously.

Find out more:

Full details, including Terms of Reference, Draft Proposals and maps, are available in the documents section of this page. They are also available to view at Balsall Common Library.

How to respond:

This consultation closes at 23:59 on Sunday 1 February 2026.

Please read through our detailed draft proposals and choose one of the following ways to respond to this consultation:

• Text A, B or C followed by your postcode, house number and name to 0786 004 2424
• Email: cgr@solihull.gov.uk
• Complete our online questionnaire (see link in the survey section below)
• Complete and return a paper questionnaire, available at: Balsall Common Library, 283 Kenilworth Road, Balsall Common, CV7 7EL
• Print and return a paper questionnaire by post: Electoral Services, Council House, Manor Square, Solihull B91 3QB

Public Drop-in Event:

In January, we'll also be hosting a public drop-in event to answer any questions you may have.

• Location: Berkswell and Balsall Common Tennis Club, Meeting House Lane, Balsall Common, CV7 7GE
• Date: Wednesday 7 January 2026
• Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm