2020 news
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Council welcomes massive Government investment in future of Kidderminster's town centre
Kidderminster gets £20.5m Government investment to transform important town centre regeneration sites. -
Lottery on course to raise thousands for good causes
More than 50 local good causes have started raising funds from Wyre Forest Community Lottery. -
Help for homeless and rough sleepers
Help for homeless and rough sleepers 18/12/2020Councils in Worcestershire have been working with charities and health organisations to help rough sleepers and those at risk of homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Cabinet unveils budget proposals
Cabinet unveils budget proposals 14/12/2020Budget proposals to balance the books following the most challenging year in Wyre Forest District Council’s history will be discussed by Cabinet next week. -
Polling places review to re-run
Polling places review to re-run 11/12/2020A review of polling stations in the Blakebrook & Habberley South and Franche & Habberley North wards of Kidderminster is to be repeated. -
Council warns against festive flytipping
Council warns against festive flytipping 10/12/2020Residents are being reminded to dispose of their Christmas waste responsibly – and not run the risk of starting off 2021 with a fine! -
Festive countdown to a happy and safe Christmas
The festive countdown has begun and although it's going to be a little different this year, there are some simple steps everyone can take to protect each other and keep coronavirus in check. -
Deadline approaches for budget survey
Deadline approaches for budget survey 03/12/2020There is just a week left for residents to have their say on Wyre Forest District Council’s Cabinet budget proposals. -
Council confirms retail shops in Wyre Forest may open for longer in December and January
Wyre Forest District Council has confirmed that retail shops and supermarkets may open for longer on Mondays to Saturdays during December and January. -
Additional Restrictions Grant available for businesses significantly impacted by national lockdown
Additional Restrictions Grant available for businesses significantly impacted by national lockdown 02/12/2020Businesses that have been forced to close during the second national lockdown and were not eligible for the Local Restrictions Support Grant, can now apply for the Additional Restrictions Grant and receive a one-off payment. -
Residents offered chance to save money on gas and electricity bills
Wyre Forest residents are again being offered the opportunity to save money on their gas and electricity bills through a scheme being run by Wyre Forest District Council. -
18,000 trees set to be planted at former Burlish Park golf course
Wyre Forest District Council’s rangers will be busy planting more than 18,000 trees at the former Burlish Park golf course next month. -
Grants available to make homes more energy efficient
Low-income home owners can now apply to Wyre Forest District Council for funding to make their home more energy efficient. -
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. -
Less than a week left of Kidderminster town centre survey
An online survey asking residents, businesses and visitors to Kidderminster for their thoughts on the future of the town centre will close next Thursday (26 November) at 5pm. -
Countdown to first community lottery draw
Countdown to first community lottery draw 19/11/2020The countdown is on for the first weekly prize draw of the new Wyre Forest Community Lottery. -
Statement of Accounts 2019-20
Statement of Accounts 2019-20 13/11/2020The Statement of Accounts 2019-20 was approved by Audit Committee on 28th October 2020 and the Audit Opinion was issued on 12th November 2020. -
Have your say on Cabinet’s budget proposals
Have your say on Cabinet’s budget proposals 11/11/2020Residents are being urged to have their say on a range of budget proposals put forward by Wyre Forest District Council’s Cabinet. -
Partnership working for local services
Partnership working for local services 04/11/2020Some community facilities in Stourport-on-Severn could soon be taken on and maintained by the Town Council. Wyre Forest District Council is working towards an agreement with the authority to hand over some of its assets located in the town. -
Residents and businesses called upon to shape Kidderminster town centre redevelopment
Local residents and businesses are being urged to share their views about Kidderminster as part of a major consultation to shape the future of the town centre. -
Park for free after 3 this Christmas!
Park for free after 3 this Christmas! 02/11/2020Shoppers can take advantage of free parking at all Wyre Forest District Council car parks after 3pm during the festive period. -
Ambitious plans to close budget gap
Ambitious plans to close budget gap 02/11/2020Ambitious plans to close Wyre Forest District Council’s budget gap are being discussed by the council’s Cabinet next week. -
Showcase event goes virtual!
Showcase event goes virtual! 30/10/2020Monday 2 November marks the start of our annual showcase of services for older people and this year it's going virtual! -
Museum trust plans discussed
Museum trust plans discussed 29/10/2020Plans have been outlined to establish Bewdley museum as a fully independent trust. -
Going green for mental health awareness
Going green for mental health awareness 29/10/2020Wyre Forest District Council is supporting a campaign to raise awareness of mental health issues in young people. -
Dates for hearings into the Wyre Forest Local Plan announced
Public hearings into Wyre Forest District Council’s Submitted Local Plan will be held early next year. -
Spook safely this Halloween
Spook safely this Halloween 22/10/2020Halloween may seem tricky this year because of Coronavirus (COVID-19) but we can still treat ourselves. -
Community lottery tickets now on sale
Community lottery tickets now on sale 21/10/2020Tickets for the new Wyre Forest Community Lottery are now on sale to the general public - with 60% of the cost of each ticket supporting local good causes.
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Designer to draw up plans for future of Kidderminster town centre
A designer who founded the world famous fashion brand Red or Dead has been commissioned by Wyre Forest District Council to create a new vision for the future of Kidderminster. -
First wave of lottery “good causes” unveiled
First wave of lottery “good causes” unveiled 15/10/2020Twenty seven organisations and charities in Wyre Forest will be the first to benefit from the new Wyre Forest Community Lottery.
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Joy as parks retain Green Flags Awards
Joy as parks retain Green Flags Awards 14/10/2020Two Wyre Forest parks are today raising their Green Flag Award with pride in a year when millions of people have seen the value of having great quality green spaces on their doorstep. -
Council to submit temporary planning application for car park
Wyre Forest District Council has confirmed that it will submit a planning application in the forthcoming weeks to continue to use the site at Bridge Street as a temporary car park. -
Polling place review
Polling place review 01/10/2020Residents are being asked to have their say on the location of polling places in the Blakebrook & Habberley South and Franche & Habberley North wards. -
Covid-19 update
Covid-19 update 01/10/2020Dr Kathryn Cobain, Director for Public Health for Worcestershire has sent a message to the people of Wyre Forest as the number of Covid-19 cases in the district continues to rise. -
Brinton Park lottery joy as £2.4m restoration to go ahead
The restoration of Kidderminster’s historic landmark Brinton Park is to go ahead, thanks to a National Lottery grant of more than £2.4 million. -
Applications for lottery good causes now open
Local organisations and charities in Wyre Forest can now apply to become an official community lottery good cause and earn vital income from weekly cash draws. -
Vice-chairman steps down
Vice-chairman steps down 14/09/2020The Vice-chairman of Wyre Forest District Council has announced he will be stepping down from the role. -
Your views matter - take part in our survey
Your views matter - take part in our survey 14/09/2020Tell us what you think about how you are being supported through the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Campaign launched to discourage use of laughing gas drug
Safer Wyre Forest is launching a new ‘N2Othing to Laugh About’ campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of using the drug nitrous oxide and tackle those who leave drug related litter in public spaces. -
Groups urged to apply to become lottery good cause
Local organisations and charities in Wyre Forest are being invited to apply to become an official good cause of the new Wyre Forest Community Lottery. -
District council supports bid to improve walking and cycling routes in Wyre Forest
Wyre Forest District Council is backing Worcestershire County Council’s bid to improve walking and cycling routes in the area. -
Council grants scheme to aid local organisations
Local voluntary groups and charitable organisations in Wyre Forest can now apply for grants of between £200 and £500 from Wyre Forest District Council to help towards the costs of projects that benefit local people. -
Help to get rough sleepers off the street for good
Property and landowners are being urged to come forward to help councils across Worcestershire ensure homeless people and rough sleepers do not return to the streets, as lockdown restrictions are eased. -
Council to launch new Wyre Forest Community Lottery
Wyre Forest District Council is to launch a new online lottery to help local good causes raise vital funds.
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Leisure centres set to reopen next month
Leisure centres set to reopen next month 29/07/2020Popular leisure centres in the district are set to welcome customers back next month. -
Brinton Park splashpad set to reopen
Brinton Park splashpad set to reopen 20/07/2020Rejoice as Wyre Forest District Council announces the popular splashpad in Brinton Park, Kidderminster will reopen on Thursday. -
Don’t lose your voice - residents in Wyre Forest urged to look out for their voter registration details from Wyre Forest District Council
Local residents are being warned not to lose their voice on decisions that affect them by making sure their electoral registration details are up to date. -
Council commits to measures set up to keep the district a safe, clean and green living environment
Council commits to measures set up to keep the district a safe, clean and green living environment 17/07/2020Measures that help keep the district a safe, clean and green living environment are to be extended for a further three years following a public consultation earlier in the year. -
Be aware of potential scam messages
Be aware of potential scam messages 17/07/2020We are aware of a scam email circulating stating the recipient is entitled to a ‘Council Tax Reduction’ -
Council responds to community concerns about motorbikes
Wyre Forest District Council has responded to concerns from residents and visitors about the impact of large numbers of motorbike riders visiting Bewdley. -
Wyre Forest District Council invests in Apprenticeships
For the eighth consecutive year, Wyre Forest District Council has pledged its support for employers within the district with an Apprenticeship Grant Scheme. -
Pre-audit Statement of Accounts 2019-2020
Pre-audit Statement of Accounts 2019-2020 26/06/2020 -
July parking payback in Bewdley
July parking payback in Bewdley 25/06/2020Shoppers in Bewdley will be get a discount on their purchases in July, thanks to a scheme organised by Wyre Forest District Council with independent retailers in the town. -
Council opens new pump track in St George’s Park
Local BMX and skate enthusiasts can now practise their skills at the district’s new pump track in St George’s Park, Kidderminster. -
Flying a flag for the armed forces
Flying a flag for the armed forces 22/06/2020To mark the start of Armed Forces week, the Armed Forces flag was raised at Bewdley Museum on Monday 22 June. -
Notice of public rights audit of accounts - year end 31 March 2020
In response to an unprecedented situation across the UK relating to COVID19 and the need to reduce the pressure on authorities to comply with legal deadlines, the Government have introduced The Accounts and Audit (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2020. -
Council launches investigation into flooding caused by Storms Ciara and Dennis
An investigation into the flooding caused by Storms Ciara and Dennis is being carried out by Wyre Forest District Council. -
Discretionary Grant Scheme revised
Discretionary Grant Scheme revised 16/06/2020Wyre Forest District Council is revising its eligibility criteria for the Government-funded Discretionary Grant Scheme, to ensure higher take up of the funding. -
Wyre Forest District Council launches new online portal and mobile app
Reporting flytipping, missed bin collections and so much more has become even easier with Wyre Forest District Council’s new app and online portal. -
Temporary parking incentive to support independent Bewdley traders
Wyre Forest District Council has outlined plans for a new temporary incentive scheme to help small independent businesses in Bewdley town centre recover from the effects of the COVID-19 lockdown. -
Council preparing for town centres opening
Council preparing for town centres opening 09/06/2020Wyre Forest District Council is planning for when the district’s town centres fully reopen. -
Council warns of severe financial difficulties despite achieving savings
Wyre Forest District Council achieved savings of more than £1 million during the last financial year. -
Landmark moment for park’s exciting restoration
Exciting and ambitious multi million pound plans to restore a flagship Kidderminster Park will be discussed by Wyre Forest District Council’s planning committee next week. -
Council reveals detailed background to proposed development in Stourport
Wyre Forest District Council has published detailed information about the development of eighteen temporary accommodation units and a public car park at Bridge Street in Stourport -
Council confirms sale of land for new medical centre in Stourport
Wyre Forest District Council has confirmed the sale of land at Dunley Road, Stourport-on-Severn for the new medical centre. -
Council to reopen car park ticket machines
Council to reopen car park ticket machines 04/06/2020Ticket machines in Wyre Forest District Council car parks will be in use again from Monday 8 June. -
Vandals pour oil over skate park
Vandals pour oil over skate park 02/06/2020Wyre Forest District Council has issued an appeal for information after vandals pour oil over the skate park in Brinton Park, Kidderminster. -
Council confirms cancellation of summer events programme
Wyre Forest District Council has confirmed that the programme of summer events in the district has been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Council opens £1m Discretionary Grant Scheme for applications
Wyre Forest District Council is now inviting applications from small and medium businesses for the Government-funded Discretionary Grant Scheme.
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Partnership working to develop short-term residential accommodation
Plans to develop the temporary car park site in Bridge Street, Stourport-on-Severn into much needed short-term residential accommodation, have today been submitted -
Green light for carbon cutting advisory panel
A new cross-party advisory panel to lead on Wyre Forest District Council’s green agenda was formed at Wednesday’s (20 May) Cabinet meeting. -
Council to reintroduce parking charges
Council to reintroduce parking charges 22/05/2020Motorists will have to pay to park on council car parks in Wyre Forest from Monday 1 June. -
Flood relief to protect homes and businesses
Flood relief to protect homes and businesses 21/05/2020Owners of homes and businesses flooded by storms earlier this year are being offered help to claim up to £5,000 to help protect their properties from future flooding. -
Council calls on residents to give their views on measures set up to keep the district a safe, clean and green living environment
Residents are being urged to have their say on extending measures that help keep the district a safe, clean and green living environment for a further three years. -
Senior planning inspector appointed to examine development blueprint
The Government has appointed a senior planning inspector to hold a public examination of Wyre Forest District Council’s planning blueprint that will guide future development in the district over the next few years. -
Council tax bills reduced for households most in need
Some of the poorest working age families in Wyre Forest are having their council tax bills reduced in a bid to help those struggling most as a result of Covid-19. -
Leader of the Administration and Leader of the Opposition issue joint statement
The Leader of Wyre Forest District Council, Councillor Graham Ballinger, and the Leader of the Conservative Group, Councillor Marcus Hart, have agreed to issue a joint statement about a recent Facebook post by Councillor Fran Oborski. -
Council fastest in West Midlands at distributing grants
Wyre Forest District Council has issued more grants to small and medium businesses than any other council in the West Midlands. -
Call to Wyre Forest rate paying businesses
Call to Wyre Forest rate paying businesses 16/04/2020The council is calling for eligible businesses who have not yet contacted the council, to get in touch. -
Wyre Forest businesses receive £13 million from Government
Government business grants are making a critical difference to Wyre Forest businesses affected by the Coronavirus. -
Crown House demolished
Crown House demolished 07/04/2020Work to demolish Crown House in Kidderminster has been completed. -
Bin collections update
Bin collections update 01/04/2020Our bin collections are currently taking place as normal. -
Hub phone lines open on Saturday 28 March
Hub phone lines open on Saturday 28 March 27/03/2020Our Hub phone lines will be open on Saturday 28 March from 9am to 12pm. -
Council suspends parking charges
Council suspends parking charges 26/03/2020Wyre Forest District Council is suspending all parking charges in its car parks from Friday 27 March, until further notice. -
Council is contacting local businesses
Council is contacting local businesses 24/03/2020Wyre Forest District Council is contacting local businesses they believe are eligible for financial support. -
New powers to enforce business closures
New powers to enforce business closures 23/03/2020Businesses which do not follow new emergency closure regulations could face unlimited fines and have their licences withdrawn.
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Council urges residents to access services online during pandemic
Wyre Forest District Council is encouraging residents to access its services online or on the telephone, rather than in person. It is just one of the measures the council has put in place to help reduce the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic. -
Council relaxes enforcement of delivery hours
Wyre Forest District Council is temporarily relaxing the enforcement of planning conditions restricting night-time and early morning deliveries to retailers of food, sanitary and other essential items. -
Business rates bills to be revised
Business rates bills to be revised 13/03/2020Revised business rates bills for 2020-21 for business affected by the budget announcement as soon possible. -
Volunteer and Skills Fair cancelled
Volunteer and Skills Fair cancelled 13/03/2020A Volunteer and Skills Fair due to be held at Kidderminster Town Hall on Thursday 26 March has been cancelled as a precaution due to the current Covid-19 outbreak. -
Free parking offer in Bewdley and Stourport
Free parking offer in Bewdley and Stourport 09/03/2020Car parking in Wyre Forest District car parks in Bewdley and Stourport-on-Severn will be free over the next two weekends. -
Council unveils more support for flood victims
Wyre Forest District Council has unveiled more help for households affected by the recent flooding due to Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis. -
Council unveils plans for worst-hit flood victims to receive extra financial help
Residents whose homes were most affected by recent flooding could get extra funding under arrangements being unveiled today. -
Cheaper fuel bills on the way as residents get ready to switch
More than 200 Wyre Forest households have registered to switch energy suppliers as part of a hassle-free, money-saving scheme. -
Volunteer and Skills Fair returns to Kidderminster
A showcase event celebrating the district’s unsung heroes comes to Kidderminster Town Hall on Thursday 26 March from 10am to 2pm. -
Garden waste customer? Check when your bin will be collected!
Our garden waste collections restart in March. -
Local Plan clears major milestone
Local Plan clears major milestone 21/02/2020Wyre Forest District Council has given the go-ahead for a new draft Local Plan to be submitted to Government. -
Flooding update - Thursday 20 February
Flooding update - Thursday 20 February 20/02/2020We are continuing to work closely with emergency services and other agencies to support residents affected by flooding as a result of last week's storms. -
Council unveils immediate support to flood victims
Wyre Forest District Council has today unveiled immediate financial support for households and businesses suffering flooding as a result of Storm Dennis.
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Storm Dennis update
Storm Dennis update 18/02/2020Bewdley residents are being advised that water levels are expected to rise in the town later today.
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District to get funding for rough sleeper services
Rough sleepers in Wyre Forest will get help to come off the streets following a successful bid by Worcestershire councils to secure Government funding of more than £670,000.
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Council celebrates 10 years of collecting garden waste!
Gardeners in Wyre Forest can rejoice as the annual garden waste collection service restarts on Monday 2 March for the 10th year! -
Cabinet to consider budget recommendations
Cabinet to consider budget recommendations 03/02/2020Wyre Forest District Council’s Cabinet meets next week to finalise budget proposals which will set council tax and shape the council’s new draft medium term financial strategy. -
Private Landlords’ event to highlight new regulations
Private landlords are being invited to a special forum to help keep them up to date with the latest changes to legislation which affect renting out properties. -
Town council by-election candidates announced
Candidates have been announced for by-elections taking place next month to fill vacancies on Stourport-on-Severn Town Council and Bewdley Town Council. -
Community organisations share in £5,000 grant fund
Around £5,000 has been given in grants to local voluntary groups and charitable organisations in Wyre Forest over the last six months. -
Conservation work to start at Habberley Valley
Conservation work is about to get under way to protect and maintain the ecological balance of the district’s much-loved Habberley Valley Local Nature Reserve. -
Wyre Forest Local Plan moves closer to being submitted
Wyre Forest District Council is preparing to submit its Local Plan to the Secretary of State in March as it prepares for the Examination in Public to be held later this year. -
Council fines festive flytipper
Council fines festive flytipper 21/01/2020A flytipper has paid a total of £600 in fines after making two trips to dump rubbish outside Hoobrook household recycling centre on Boxing Day. -
Volunteer and Skills Fair returns to Kidderminster
Community groups in Wyre Forest are being asked to put themselves forward for a free stall at an upcoming Volunteer Fair in Kidderminster. -
The Depot
The Depot 06/01/2020Did you know you can buy a range of services from garden waste to landscape gardening at The Depot? Find out more!