Wyre Forest District Council

Deadline to register to vote 31/03/2017

Thursday 13 April is the deadline for registering to vote in the elections on Thursday 4 May.

Council welcomes trade stalls to events 28/03/2017

Local traders are being offered the chance to have a stall at some of the district’s favourite free events.

April at the Museum 28/03/2017

There is plenty going on at Bewdley Museum over the next month to keep the whole family entertained.

Council launches new drive to get Wyre Forest residents more physically active 28/03/2017

Wyre Forest District Council launches new drive to get Wyre Forest residents more physically active.

Community safety project wins national award 24/03/2017

A community safety project for youngsters, which is managed by Safer Wyre Forest and The ContinU Trust, has won a national award.

Residents reminded to register to vote 21/03/2017

Residents in the Wyre Forest area are being reminded to ensure they are registered to vote ahead of the County Council elections on Thursday 4 May 2017

Cabinet backs play area transfer 17/03/2017

Leading Wyre Forest District Councillors have approved plans to transfer Far Forest Play area to Rock Parish Council.

Disappointment as paddling pool closes 17/03/2017

A bid to secure the future of Bewdley paddling pool as part of Wyre Forest District Council’s Localism initiative has ended in disappointment.

Churchill and Blakedown Neighbourhood Plan referendum 13/03/2017

A Neighbourhood Plan referendum is being held in Churchill and Blakedown. It will take place on Thursday 4 May 2017, the same day as Worcestershire County Council elections.

Council appoints new development partner 13/03/2017

Wyre Forest District Council has announced a new partnership with Public Sector Plc (PSP) to accelerate the development of some of its property and landholdings.

Daredevil Ben Bird takes to the skies for charity 10/03/2017

Wyre Forest District Council waste operative Ben Bird will leave the streets of Wyre Forest well and truly behind when he takes off on a charity fund-raising mission in May.

New gum-busting machine to clean up Wyre Forest streets 10/03/2017

Wyre Forest District Council has a new weapon in its armour to help keep our town centres clean – a new chewing gum removal machine.

New trade waste campaign for Wyre Forest businesses 10/03/2017

A new campaign to remind businesses about their responsibilities for disposing of trade waste gets under way in Wyre Forest this month (March).

Wyre Forest welcomes its share of £17.5 million investment from Government 10/03/2017

Wyre Forest District Council welcomes yesterday’s announcement from Communities Secretary Sajid Javid confirming the government cash boost of £17.5 million for Worcestershire to help create jobs, support businesses and encourage growth.

Community safety project shortlisted for national award 08/03/2017

A community safety project for youngsters, which is managed by Safer Wyre Forest and The ContinU Trust, has been shortlisted for a national award.

Next stage for Leisure Centre parking plans 06/03/2017

Plans for an additional 31 parking spaces at Wyre Forest Leisure Centre will be discussed by the Council’s Cabinet next week (Tuesday 14 March).

Council to promote new energy switching scheme 06/03/2017

A new scheme to help people switch energy suppliers and reduce their fuel bills....

By-election dates confirmed 06/03/2017

Thursday 4 May 2017 will see three by-elections in Stourport-on-Severn.

Bid to increase independence for people living with dementia is UK first 01/03/2017

Wyre Forest residents with dementia are set be among the first in the country to trial a new scheme to help them in their homes.