Wyre Forest District Council

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District to make a stand against domestic abuse 28/06/2018

A national campaign to support people experiencing domestic abuse looks set to get the backing of Wyre Forest District Council.

Council continues to develop the Lion Fields area of Kidderminster 28/06/2018

Final proposals to complete the regeneration of a prime development site in Kidderminster town centre will be discussed by Wyre Forest District Council’s Cabinet in July.

Centre’s popularity continues to grow 28/06/2018

The number of visits to Wyre Forest Leisure centre has grown to an average of 46,000 each month.

Council plans to renew its Local Development Order 28/06/2018

A successful scheme which allows businesses to build and expand premises without the need to make a planning application looks set to be renewed.

Council set to deal with eyesore town centre site 28/06/2018

A key gateway into Kidderminster looks set to get a make over. Wyre Forest District Council says it is prepared to use its compulsory purchase powers if necessary to tidy up the former British Heart Foundation (BHF) shop fronting Market Street in Kidderminster.

Council to get tough on litter louts 28/06/2018

Plans to get tough on litter louts by increasing fines for a range of environmental offences are due to be discussed by Wyre Forest District Councillors next week.

Lazy Sunday afternoons ahead at summer outdoor concerts 28/06/2018

Music-lovers are in for a summer of lazy Sunday afternoons thanks to Wyre Forest District Council’s annual programme of FREE outdoor concerts.

Council Invests in Kidderminster town centre 27/06/2018

A block of retail units in Kidderminster town centre has been purchased by Wyre Forest District Council for £1m in a bid to boost regeneration and raise vital income to support local services.

Session to help you recycle more plastics 26/06/2018

There is a chance to find out more about plastic recycling and alternatives to plastics at an event at Wyre Forest House next week (Tuesday 3 July).

Council expresses delight at Court refusal to allow review of planning inspector’s decision 25/06/2018

Delight at High Court's refusal for permission for a judicial review of an independent planning inspector’s decision in Bewdley.

Designated neighbourhood area sought for Cookley and Caunsall 22/06/2018

Parish Council applies for the designation of a neighbourhood area for Cookley and Caunsall.

Showcase of services for older people 22/06/2018

Encouraging older people to keep learning will be part of this year’s Showcase of Services for Older People.

Songs from musicals in the garden 22/06/2018

Forget Broadway and the West End – tickets are now on sale for an open air summer concert in Bewdley featuring songs from the musicals.

A jam-packed summer of fun is coming to Wyre Forest 19/06/2018

Schools will soon be out for the summer so take a look at all the great things Wyre Forest District Council has organised to help keep the children entertained.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream comes to Bewdley Museum 19/06/2018

A story of love, intrigue, magic and celebration will be taking centre stage in Bewdley next month.

Council takes possession of Wyre Forest Golf Club 19/06/2018

Wyre Forest District Council has confirmed that it has now taken possession of the Wyre Forest Golf Club after its previous tenant, Burlish Golf Centres Ltd, had gone into administration in 2017.

2017/18 Final accounts highlight savings of nearly half a million 14/06/2018

Wyre Forest District Council achieved savings of around £444,000 over the last 12 months. The council has done this by careful budget management, including both cost savings and increased income generation.

Deadline for local advisory poll 14/06/2018

Tuesday 26 June is the deadline for registering to vote in the local advisory poll in Wolverley and Cookley.

Rogue waste operator fined for fly tipping 11/06/2018

A rogue waste operator has been fined by Kidderminster Magistrates.

Raise a flag for our Armed Forces 07/06/2018

Armed Forces Day will be marked in Wyre Forest with the annual flag flying ceremony.

District council’s work on Localism earns more national recognition 04/06/2018

Wyre Forest District Council’s work on Localism has attracted more national recognition.

Pre-audit statement of accounts 01/06/2018

The Pre-Audit Statement of Accounts 2017-18 was endorsed by Audit Committee on 30th May 2018. A copy of the Statement, along with the Public Inspection Notice is now available.

Have your say about community governance in Wolverley and Cookley 01/06/2018

Wolverley and Cookley residents are getting the chance to have their say on whether they think each village should have its own parish council.