Tie the knot at Bewdley Museum
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Wyre Forest District Council Budget Proposals
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Tribute to former district councillor
Tribute to former district councillor 17/12/2019A tribute has been paid to former Wyre Forest District Councillor Lin Henderson, who sadly died on Sunday 15 December. -
Educators learn how to spot signs of coercive control
Local schools joined forces last week to learn how to spot the signs students may be being coercively controlled in relationships. -
Christmas bin collections
Christmas bin collections 10/12/2019Arrangements for bin collections over the festive period have been announced. -
Cabinet’s budget proposals unveiled
Cabinet’s budget proposals unveiled 09/12/2019Budget proposals to be discussed by Wyre Forest District Council’s Cabinet next week (Tuesday 17 December) have been unveiled. -
Magistrates fine motorist for littering
Magistrates fine motorist for littering 06/12/2019On Wednesday 4 December 2019, following a trial, magistrates found a 36 year old Kidderminster man guilty of littering and ordered him to pay £854.81. -
3000 trees to be planted in Stourport
3000 trees to be planted in Stourport 04/12/2019A two day tree planting project is set to start next week. -
Council to discuss major revamp of parking charges
Plans to reduce or freeze charges at Wyre Forest District Council owned car parks from April 2020 will be discussed next week. -
Crown House site plans move forward
Crown House site plans move forward 27/11/2019The next steps in the development of the Crown House site in Kidderminster are being discussed next month. -
Chance to save on energy bills
Chance to save on energy bills 26/11/2019A money saving scheme which helped people save £130 a year off their energy bills in 2018 is back! -
Sixteen days of action to combat domestic abuse
Wyre Forest District Council is backing a global campaign to raise awareness of male violence against women and girls. -
Rangers and local school children set to plant 1650 trees in Kidderminster
More than a thousand trees will be planted in Kidderminster later this month as part of Wyre Forest District Council’s Stour Gateway project. -
Register to vote in time for December General Election
On Thursday 12 December residents in Wyre Forest will go to the polls to have their say in the General Election. -
Food hygiene ratings above average in Wyre Forest pubs
Food hygiene ratings for pubs and bars in Wyre Forest are above the national average, figures released by public health watchdogs reveal today. -
Council’s countryside and parks manager scoops Worcestershire Wildlife Medal
Wyre Forest District Council’s countryside and parks manager, Paul Allen has been awarded the Worcestershire Wildlife Medal for dedicated service to nature conservation in Worcestershire. -
Park for free after 3 this Christmas!
Park for free after 3 this Christmas! 30/10/2019Shoppers can take advantage of free parking at all Wyre Forest District Council car parks after 3pm during the festive period. -
Community dog walk event in Wyre Forest aims to bring people together
Wyre Forest District Council is showing its support for a community dog walk event which aims to get people ‘walking and talking’. -
Honorary Alderman title awarded
Honorary Alderman title awarded 23/10/2019A former district councillor, who served the community for more than 20 years, has been made an Honorary Alderman. -
Chairman pays tribute to community stalwart
Chairman pays tribute to community stalwart 22/10/2019The Chairman of Wyre Forest District Council Shazu Miah has paid tribute to Charles Talbot MBE who sadly passed away at the weekend. -
Residents to have say on council budget
Residents to have say on council budget 21/10/2019Wyre Forest District Council is inviting people who live in, work in or visit the district to help shape major budget decisions as it looks to close the gap between its expenditure and income by £2 million. -
One small step for KAFF, one giant leap for Kidderminster
T-minus 5 days until Kidderminster Arts and Food Festival launches! -
Keep warm, keep well this winter
Keep warm, keep well this winter 10/10/2019Come along to one of Act on Energy's free energy advice surgeries taking place in Wyre Forest in the next few weeks. -
Are you recycling the right thing?
Are you recycling the right thing? 02/10/2019Residents are being urged to make sure they put the right thing in the right bin to help reduce the amount of recycling which ends up being lost due to contamination. -
Spooky Woodland Trail at Habberley Valley
Spooky Woodland Trail at Habberley Valley 30/09/2019Join the council’s rangers on a spine-tingling walk through Habberley’s haunted valley this Halloween. -
Halloween at Bewdley Museum
Halloween at Bewdley Museum 30/09/2019A frighteningly good time is promised at Bewdley Museum this Halloween as it presents a week of spooky activities and two sinister events; Nightmare at the Museum and a Paranormal Investigation and Guided Tour. -
Your say on polling stations
Your say on polling stations 27/09/2019Take part in our review of polling districts and places. -
Stourport Civic Centre hosts the Wyre Forest Volunteer and Skills Fair
Volunteers from more than 30 organisations will be hoping to recruit like-minded community spirited supporters at a showcase event at Stourport Civic Centre next month. -
The Greener Living Fair returns to Kidderminster Town Hall
Want to live life greener? Then don’t miss out on a free event that celebrates sustainable living! -
Home visits for unregistered households
Home visits for unregistered households 17/09/2019Residents who have still not replied to a letter about registering to vote can expect a knock on their door from one of Wyre Forest District Council’s canvassers. -
Grant scheme for health and wellbeing projects
A grant scheme which offers funding for projects which improve health and wellbeing in the district is open for applications. -
Energy efficiency regulations loom for private landlords
Wyre Forest District Council is launching a new campaign to make landlords aware of the new national regulations which come into force on 1 April 2020. -
Grants scheme opens for community groups
Grants scheme opens for community groups 12/09/2019A grant scheme which helps local voluntary groups and charitable organisations to fund projects and activities for Wyre Forest residents is now open for applications. -
Council lottery idea to fund good causes
Council lottery idea to fund good causes 10/09/2019Charities and voluntary groups in Wyre Forest could soon be benefiting from a local lottery. -
Council to launch new Corporate Plan
Council to launch new Corporate Plan 10/09/2019Making Wyre Forest a safe, clean and green living environment looks set to be one of the district council’s key priorities for the next four years. -
Showcase of Services for Older People
Showcase of Services for Older People 05/09/2019A free Showcase of Services for Older People is being held on Thursday 26 September at Kidderminster Town Hall, 10am to 1.30pm. -
Countdown to nomination closing date for No Barriers 2019
Nominations will be closing on Thursday 19 September for an award scheme which recognises those that go the extra mile for people with disabilities. -
Wyre Forest District Council to support new development with £10 million loan fund
A £10m Development Loan Fund has been set up by Wyre Forest District Council in collaboration with fund manager Finance Birmingham. -
31,500 households return electoral registration form – have you?
Around 15,000 reminders are being sent to residents who have not responded to a letter asking them to check whether electoral registration information is correct. -
Have your say on Wyre Forest District Council’s Local Plan Pre-Submission consultation
Wyre Forest District Council is re-opening the Local Plan Pre-Submission consultation from Monday 2 September to Monday 14 October. -
New county-wide contract for homeless prevention service
A new county-wide contract to support people at risk of homelessness has been awarded to Caring for Communities and People (CCP - www.ccp.org.uk). -
Depot refurbishment scheme nears completion
Depot refurbishment scheme nears completion 21/08/2019Improvement works at Wyre Forest District Council’s historic depot site in Kidderminster are nearing completion. -
Councillors join forces with local heroes
Councillors join forces with local heroes 15/08/2019A breakfast club set-up to support local heroes had a surprise visit early this month from four district councillors. -
New Detached Youth Team for young people in Wyre Forest
Safer Wyre Forest and Kidderminster District Youth Trust (KDYT) are joining forces! -
Statement of accounts 2018/19
Statement of accounts 2018/19 30/07/2019The Statement of Accounts 2018-19 was approved by Audit Committee on Monday 29 July 2019. -
Celebrate those that see no barriers
Celebrate those that see no barriers 26/07/2019Nominations are now open for an award scheme which recognises those that go the extra mile for people with disabilities. -
Leading educational trust moves into Wyre Forest House
A local leading educational trust has become the latest organisation to move into offices at Wyre Forest House. -
Local young citizens celebrated
Local young citizens celebrated 23/07/2019Community-minded young people from across the district’s schools were celebrated at this year’s Young Citizenship Celebration Evening at Kidderminster Town Hall. -
Residents urged to reply about voter registration information
Make sure you electoral register details are up to date. -
Festival of music, dance and entertainment comes to Stourport
A taste of the Wild West is coming to Stourport-on-Severn this summer.The free two-day Country and Western Festival comes to Riverside Meadows, Stourport-on-Severn on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 August. -
Council leads way on gender equality
Council leads way on gender equality 18/07/2019Wyre Forest District Council is ahead of the game when it comes to gender equality. -
Council seeks views on new district blueprint
Residents, businesses and organisations in Wyre Forest are being urged to have their say and help shape council priorities and the future direction of the district. -
Bring a picnic and stay all day when the outdoor cinema comes to Brinton Park!
Three films will be shown on a huge outdoor screen in Brinton Park later this month. -
Kidderminster selected for Future High Streets Fund award
Wyre Forest District Council has welcomed the news that its bid to the Government for funding to help Kidderminster town centre under the Future High Streets Fund initiative has been successful. -
Drakelow Tunnels plans deferred
Drakelow Tunnels plans deferred 04/07/2019A planning application to convert a former World War 2 underground military complex near Kidderminster into a bonded warehouse and wine store is set to be determined in August. -
Council debates draft local plan
Council debates draft local plan 27/06/2019Wyre Forest District Council is set to agree the latest version of its Local Plan for consultation during September and October. -
‘Opening Doors to Business’ gives local students a glimpse of future career opportunities
‘Opening Doors to Business’ gives local students a glimpse of future career opportunities 27/06/2019Local students from Stourport High School, Baxter College and Bewdley High School have been given an insight into working in local businesses thanks to the ‘Opening Doors to Business’ scheme... -
Council launches innovative ‘ballot bins’!
Council launches innovative ‘ballot bins’! 25/06/2019We have introduced ‘ballot bins’ within the town centres of Stourport, Bewdley and Kidderminster, in an effort to change cigarette littering behaviour across the district. -
Call for volunteers to help shape the future of Brinton Park
Community-minded people looking to play a key role in the future of Brinton Park are needed! -
Public urged to back new Let’s SCRAP Flytipping campaign
Residents, businesses and landowners in Wyre Forest are being urged to back a new campaign Let’s SCRAP Flytipping. -
Crown House demolition date announced
Crown House demolition date announced 12/06/2019The demolition of Crown House in Kidderminster is set to begin on Monday 17 June 2019. -
Cherry is the flavour next month...
Cherry is the flavour next month... 07/06/2019Bewdley’s annual celebration of all things cherry will be held at Bewdley Museum on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July. -
Sponsors lined up for first North Worcestershire Business Awards
Excitement is building for the first ever North Worcestershire Business Awards as all the sponsorship opportunities have been snapped up by local companies. -
Wuthering Heights comes to Bewdley
Wuthering Heights comes to Bewdley 06/06/2019A story of unruly and passionate romance will be taking centre stage in Bewdley next month. -
Armed Forces Day flag to be raised
Armed Forces Day flag to be raised 06/06/2019Armed Forces Day will be marked in Wyre Forest with the annual flag flying ceremony. -
Visitor centre set to reopen in Habberley Valley!
After 19 years the Habberley Valley Visitor Centre will be reopening its doors to the public at 9am on Friday 31 May. -
Volunteers plant new butterfly garden at Brinton Park
Local volunteers joined forces to create a brand new pollinator garden in Brinton Park last week. -
Local plan consultation set to reopen
Local plan consultation set to reopen 24/05/2019Residents are set to get another chance to have their say on Wyre Forest District Council’s Pre-Submission version of its Local Plan. -
Wyre Forest District Council announces new chairman
The new chairman and vice chairman for Wyre Forest District Council have been sworn in at annual council. -
Council unveils savings of over £300k in 2018/19
Wyre Forest District Council achieved savings of around £311,000 during the last financial year. -
Businesses vote YES to Kidderminster BID
Businesses vote YES to Kidderminster BID 17/05/2019Businesses in Kidderminster town centre have voted in favour of a creating a Business Improvement District (BID). -
Volunteer and Skills Fair returns to Kidderminster
Hundreds of volunteering opportunities will be showcased at a Volunteer and Skills Fair at Kidderminster Town Hall tomorrow. -
Rock your way into summer 2019!
Rock your way into summer 2019! 08/05/2019Music lovers, classic car enthusiasts and those that just love a good boogie are in for a treat when Rock ‘N’ Roll – Party in the Park comes to town. -
Council expects “Progressive Alliance” to form new administration
"Progressive Alliance" set to form the adminstration following the council’s Annual General Meeting on 22 May.
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Apply to work in a polling station for the EU elections!
Would you like to work in a polling station for the European Parliamentary elections on Thursday 23 May? -
Car park season tickets are going digital!
Car park season tickets are going digital! 01/05/2019Season tickets for Wyre Forest District Council car parks are set to go digital. -
Litter pickers set to unite at Brinton Park event
An event celebrating the efforts of local people and organisations working together to improve the local environment in Wyre Forest is set to take place next week. -
Tasty treats in store at Brinton Park pop-up cafe
A range of tasty treats are in store for visitors to Brinton Park this summer as a new pop-up cafe opens its doors for the first time. -
Council announces plans for further development at Silverwoods
Wyre Forest District Council has appointed Construction and Fit Out Solutions (CAFOS) of Birmingham to construct nine new industrial units on land off Silverwoods Way. -
European Parliamentary elections are less than a month away!
On Thursday 23 May residents in Wyre Forest will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them at European level. -
Grab yourself a garden waste offer this spring!
Gardeners in Wyre Forest can treat themselves this spring by taking advantage of the latest brown bin offer from Wyre Forest District Council’s Depot. -
Council acquires prime town centre premises
Council acquires prime town centre premises 18/04/2019Wyre Forest District Council has purchased Brinton House in Kidderminster including the four units in the prime Riverside location as part of its Capital Portfolio Fund. -
New professional drivers motor to success
New professional drivers motor to success 11/04/2019Four newly qualified professional drivers are ready to hit the road after successfully completing a specialist training course provided by Wyre Forest District Council. -
Election candidates announced
Election candidates announced 05/04/2019Find out who is standing for election in the local elections taking place on Thursday 2 May 2019. -
Rock housing needs survey
Rock housing needs survey 25/03/2019People who live and work in Rock are being asked about their future housing needs in a new survey that will help shape future residential development in the parish. -
Council launches new trial parking offer
Council launches new trial parking offer 25/03/2019Motorists regularly visiting Kidderminster town centre will soon be able to save hundreds of pounds a year by applying for a new value parking season ticket. -
Register to vote in time for May local elections
On Thursday 2 May residents in Wyre Forest will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them at a local level.
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Go green at the Bewdley Greener Living Fair
Go green at the Bewdley Greener Living Fair 22/03/2019The Greener Living Fair is back to deliver a fun, educational and family-friendly day out to celebrate sustainable living. -
Localism fund supports scheme to bring litter-picking into the classroom
High school students will soon be learning about the importance of binning litter thanks to funding from Wyre Forest District Council. -
Localism grant continues to support local groups
Community-minded students from Wolverley C.E Secondary School have received a boost after funding from Wyre Forest District Council. -
£300,000 fine for DIY giant B&Q
£300,000 fine for DIY giant B&Q 21/03/2019DIY giant B&Q has been fined £300,000 after a customer suffered a head injury after being struck by a large metal banner pole.
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Churchfields urban village moves a step closer
Proposals to redevelop Churchfields and create a new urban village in Kidderminster are set to take a major step forward later this month. -
Grant to help homeless into private rented homes
Vulnerable people facing homelessness across the county are set to benefit after Wyre Forest District Council successfully bid for a grant. -
Tie the knot at Bewdley Museum
Tie the knot at Bewdley Museum 15/03/2019Couples looking to tie the knot with a difference should head down to Bewdley Museum’s wedding fair next weekend. -
Localism helps parish take on extra duties
Localism helps parish take on extra duties 14/03/2019Funding from Wyre Forest District Council’s Localism initiative is to help Wolverley and Cookley Parish Council take on extra duties to keep the villages clean, tidy and looking good. -
Old boathouse begins conversion into bat haven
Work is underway to convert the old derelict boathouse at Hurcott Pool and Woods into a haven for bats. -
Parking “app” a resounding success
Parking “app” a resounding success 05/03/2019Thousands of motorists are now paying to park on Wyre Forest District Council car parks using the secure JustPark website and phone app. -
Gender pay figures announced
Gender pay figures announced 05/03/2019The release of gender pay figures has highlighted that women employees at Wyre Forest District Council earn on average around 10% more than male employees. -
Business, Education and Council Leaders pledge to boost apprenticeships in Wyre Forest
To celebrate National Apprenticeships Week (4 to 8 March 2019) Wyre Forest apprenticeships are set for a further boost thanks to an initiative led by the Chairman of ReWyre, local business leader, Neil Morris with Kidderminster College and Wyre Forest District Council. -
Localism grant gives local groups a helping hand
A community group which uses Rushock Village Hall to host events for members of the public has used funding from Wyre Forest District Council to replace the hall’s flooring. -
Council approves budget and confirms overall council tax increases
Council tax bills across Worcestershire are set to rise in April and households in the district will see overall increases of around 4% to fund the wide range of services provided not only by the district but also county, town or parish councils and the fire and police. -
Blast off for Bewdley Museum’s 2019 season
Blast off for Bewdley Museum’s 2019 season 27/02/2019Bewdley Museum’s 2019 season blasts off this weekend with an exciting day of free entertainment for all the family. -
Deal secured for the demolition of Crown House
Wyre Forest District Council and Telereal Trillium have both put pen to paper on a deal that clears the way for the demolition of Crown House in Kidderminster Town Centre by the end of next year. -
NWHIP scoop prestigious award
NWHIP scoop prestigious award 26/02/2019North Worcestershire Hate Incident Partnership, which includes Wyre Forest District Council, is proud to announce that their Hate Crime Awareness Conference 2018 has won an award at the British Muslim Awards. -
Wyre Forest District Council sign the pledge to change how we all think and act about mental health
Wyre Forest District Council sign the pledge to change how we all think and act about mental health 21/02/2019Wyre Forest District Council has signed an employer pledge with Time to Change, the growing social movement run by charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, which supports people to open up to mental health problems. -
Rangers plant 500 trees at Burlish Top
Rangers plant 500 trees at Burlish Top 20/02/2019More than five hundred hazel, thorn and oak trees were planted at Burlish Top nature reserve on Sunday (10 February). -
Go large and hire a Jumbo Bin!
Go large and hire a Jumbo Bin! 18/02/2019Residents having a clear out or tidying up their garden can now hire a Jumbo Bin from Wyre Forest District Council’s Depot. -
More projects benefit from Localism funding
More projects benefit from Localism funding 13/02/2019Another eleven good causes have been awarded grants from Wyre Forest District Council’s community Localism Fund. -
Town council to take over historic town hall
Town council to take over historic town hall 13/02/2019The operation and management of Kidderminster Town Hall is to transfer from Wyre Forest District Council to Kidderminster Town Council. -
Special offers as garden waste service resumes
Gardeners in Wyre Forest can get stuck in to their chores and fill up their brown bins as Wyre Forest District Council’s garden waste collection service resumes next month. -
Town council poised to take over historic town hall
The operation and management of Kidderminster Town Hall could transfer from Wyre Forest District Council to Kidderminster Town Council in a move being considered by the two authorities. -
Volunteer and Skills Fair returns to Wyre Forest
Community groups in Wyre Forest are being encouraged to take part in two upcoming Volunteer and Skills Fairs in 2019. -
Cabinet’s budget proposals
Cabinet’s budget proposals 04/02/2019Kidderminster town centre economy, retail workers, shoppers and the more vulnerable members of our society are at the heart of new budget proposals, which look set to be agreed by Wyre District Council’s Cabinet next week (Tuesday 12 February). -
Your views on Brinton Park
Your views on Brinton Park 01/02/2019Take part in our survey on Brinton Park as part of our heritage project. -
Council invests £730K into new workspace for local business
We're extending our work space accommodation for new and developing businesses. -
Council to agree vision for Kidderminster town centre
The ’final piece in the jigsaw’ for the transformation of the eastern side of Kidderminster Town Centre is due to be discussed by Wyre Forest District Council this month. -
Crochet workshops a family affair
Crochet workshops a family affair 24/01/2019Crochet workshops at Bewdley Museum are proving to be quite a family affair with three sets of mothers and daughters signing up for the latest series. -
Kidderminster Town Hall to host wedding fair
Kidderminster Town Hall to host wedding fair 17/01/2019More couples than ever before are choosing to tie the knot and celebrate their wedding at historic Kidderminster Town Hall. -
Celebration of sports success at district awards
Local sports people joined together to celebrate the district’s outstanding sporting success at the Wyre Forest Sports Awards. -
Record visitor numbers for Bewdley Museum in 2018
A record-breaking, 204,000 people visited Bewdley Museum last year. -
One week left to complete budget survey
One week left to complete budget survey 09/01/2019People have just one more week to have their say on a range of budget proposals put forward by Wyre Forest District Council’s Cabinet.