Partly due to the work of volunteers from SCV, solihull has secured a staggering 21 Green Flag Awards for the region, the highest amount across the entirety of the West Midlands.  A Green Flag Award recognises some of the best green spaces across the country, with winners setting the benchmark for quality, well-maintained parks and open spaces.  Solihull Council ’s Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure, Cllr Ken Hawkins, said: “We are rightly proud of our green spaces and for Solihull to obtain its 21st award is very special and testament to the hard work of our dedicated Council staff, partners at Veolia, and our local volunteers and organisations who work hard all-year-round to ensure they are safe, welcoming and beautiful places to visit.