00:00Solihull council leaders say work continues on a major housing plan, but its completion
00:05before a government deadline remains uncertain.
00:08The local plan guides future development and housing decisions across the borough.
00:13The authority faces targets to deliver 8,500 new homes, alongside changes to national planning
00:20rules.
00:21Ministers have warned delays leave areas exposed to speculative development.
00:26Council leaders say consultations will continue and preparations are underway for the next
00:32stage, but they have asked whether flexibility could apply if exceptional circumstances arise.
00:39The government says early adoption offers protection for communities during planning changes.
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