Message from Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council

Even with the recent bad weather, it is good to see people determined to get their jab; my thanks go to the huge efforts of so many people all doing their bit to make this programme happen – the NHS, our GPs, our gritter drivers, the public sector and volunteers from the community pulling out all the stops.

This COVID vaccination programme is a huge undertaking and I am so heartened by the positive response from residents, I have had a number of people wanting to pass on their gratitude to the people delivering the service. (Where I live in Balsall Common, comments have been made to me about how well organised and efficient the local vaccination centre is, with the local Lions around to make sure people are directed and looked after.)

I hope everyone will take up the offer of a jab when they receive it and help make us all safer.  Remember, even if you’ve had a jab you must carry on following the lockdown guidelines and continue to observe hands, face and space.

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