Wyre Forest District Council

Rock housing needs survey 25/03/2019

People 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 25/03/2019

Motorists 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 25/03/2019

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.

Go green at the Bewdley Greener Living Fair 22/03/2019

The 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 21/03/2019

High school students will soon be learning about the importance of binning litter thanks to funding from Wyre Forest District Council.

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Localism grant continues to support local groups 21/03/2019

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 21/03/2019

DIY giant B&Q has been fined £300,000 after a customer suffered a head injury after being struck by a large metal banner pole.

Churchfields urban village moves a step closer 18/03/2019

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 15/03/2019

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 15/03/2019

Couples 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 14/03/2019

Funding 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 12/03/2019

Work is underway to convert the old derelict boathouse at Hurcott Pool and Woods into a haven for bats.

Parking “app” a resounding success 05/03/2019

Thousands 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 05/03/2019

The 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 04/03/2019

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.