“I’d like to thank the organisers for supporting Royal Star and Garter again this year, the volunteers who helped us, and all those who gave so generously. ”
Previously Solihull Council has carried out driverless passenger trials at Birmingham Airport and the NEC, where the shuttle was also used in the Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay.
“I think the hardest part of being a business owner, especially at the beginning, is feeling that you’re alone – like you’re at the bottom of the mountain with no rope.
“After a three-year hiatus, it was wonderful for us to be able to host the Civic Honours Awards once again. The event truly is one of the highlights of the mayoral year