TALKS are underway to include North Solihull in plans to create a large wildlife habitat stretching across a sizeable section of the Midlands.
Solihull Council is in discussions for Castle Bromwich, Chelmsley Wood, Smith's Wood and Kingshurst & Fordbridge to form part of the wider Tame Valley Wetlands Nature Improvement Area (NIA).
In total around 11 square kilometres of this area would fall inside North Solihull, which has a number of valuable habitats.
The Cole Valley snakes its way through this part of the borough and the four wards boast a total of six Local Nature Reserves.
The aim of the project would be to connect up a series of important green spaces - encompassing Coleshill and Kingsbury and stretching as far north as Tamworth - and help in the growth of wildlife populations.
Joining the NIA would also open the door to more funding for environmental initiatives.
Councillors are due to discuss the proposal next Tuesday (January 24).
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