Major disruption in Solihull during Storm Goretti
Schools, libraries and bin collections have all been affected
Last updated 9th Jan 2026
There has been major disruption to Solihull Council services after Storm Goretti hit Solihull overnight.
Schools, libraries and bin collections have all been affected after the huge snow storm which was so severe even Birmingham Airport in the borough had to suspend operations for a period.
The council has announced it has suspended all bin collections. A statement on the authority’s website says: “Due to adverse weather conditions, we have suspended our waste and recycling collection service.
“If your refuse has been missed, please put your rubbish and any additional bagged rubbish out for your next scheduled collection on Friday, January 16.
“If your recycling has not been collected, please leave your recycling bins out and we will return the week commencing January 12.”
The council says any additional collections booked with them on Friday, such as bulky waste, are cancelled and a staff member will contact the householder to rearrange.
The decision has also been taken to close Bickenhill Household Waste and Recycling Centre. Customers with a booking are asked to rearrange to another date.
Meanwhile Evergreen, Hatchford Brook, and Riverside Family Hubs are closed. The centres are where youngsters, parents and carers access support while taking part in activities.
But Elmwood’s hub remains open until 4pm.
And it is stressed residents can still contact the family helpline on 0121 788 4327.
Residents are also being warned service at Solihull Connect Contact Centre may be disrupted throughout the day with longer than usual wait times.
And on libraries the council warns: “Some library services may be disrupted, resulting in closures or delayed opening times.
“We advise customers to contact their local library before travelling.”
The Met Office had issued an amber weather warning for “heavy snow” with it arriving around 6.30pm yesterday, with the warning was in place throughout the night.
Ahead of the storm Solihull Council had stressed its gritters “are on call 24 hours a day” and will continue to be until mid-March.