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Register to vote in time for May’s local elections
On Thursday 6 May residents in Wyre Forest will go to the polls to have their say in local elections. -
Get involved in the future of Bewdley Museum
Get involved in the future of Bewdley Museum 13/04/2021Wyre Forest District Council is looking for skilled volunteers to play a key role in establishing Bewdley Museum as a fully independent trust. -
Bin collections update
Bin collections update 09/04/2021Find out the latest on bin collections. -
Wyre Forest District Council invests in Apprenticeships
For the ninth consecutive year, Wyre Forest District Council has pledged its support for employers within the district with an Apprenticeship Grant Scheme to financially support employers to recruit an apprentice. -
New car park opening at Burlish Top
New car park opening at Burlish Top 29/03/2021A new visitors’ car park at the popular Burlish Top nature reserve is opening on Thursday 1 April at 1pm. -
Firms praise council over Covid-19 support
Firms praise council over Covid-19 support 18/03/2021Businesses in Wyre Forest have praised the support they’ve received from Wyre Forest District Council during the Covid-19 pandemic. -
Energy grant scheme boosted by potential for further funding
More low-income families can apply for a grant to make their homes more energy efficient. -
Council secures extra grant to help leisure facilities recover
Wyre Forest District Council has secured £200,000 from Sport England’s National Leisure Recovery Fund to support the reopening and recovery of the district’s leisure facilities. -
Residents warned after landowner fined
Residents warned after landowner fined 10/03/2021Residents are being reminded they must seek approval before carrying out any work involving streams, brooks and culverts on their land. -
Council confirms future plans for museum
Council confirms future plans for museum 10/03/2021Plans to set up Bewdley Museum as a fully independent charitable trust have been confirmed by Wyre Forest District Council. -
Chairman pays tribute to former district councillor and Mayor of Kidderminster
Tributes have been paid to former Wyre Forest District Council councillor, Ken Stokes who sadly passed away on the morning of Monday 1 March. -
Council budget approved
Council budget approved 02/03/2021Budget proposals to balance the books following the most challenging year in Wyre Forest District Council’s history were approved at full council on Monday 1 March. -
Council budget-setting adjourned to Monday 1 March
Wyre Forest District Council has confirmed that its budget-setting for 2021-22 will now take place on Monday 1 March. -
Leader confirms cabinet changes and unveils plans to step down
The Leader of Wyre Forest District Council, Councillor Graham Ballinger, has announced a new appointment to his cabinet as well as his plan to stand aside as leader at the council’s annual general meeting in May. -
Appeal after vandals destroy memorial trees in historic park
Parks and police officers are appealing to the public for information about an upsetting vandal attack in Kidderminster’s flagship park. -
Resident fined for noise nuisance
Resident fined for noise nuisance 24/02/2021A Blakedown resident who allowed her barking dogs to cause a nuisance to neighbours has been fined £350 by the Magistrates’ Court. -
Prices frozen as garden waste service restarts in March
Gardeners in Wyre Forest can rejoice as the annual garden waste collection service restarts on Monday 1 March. -
Kidderminster man fined £1,000 for abandoning vehicle
A Kidderminster man who abandoned his vehicle in a Kidderminster street has been fined £1,000 by magistrates this week. -
The Hub shortlisted for award
The Hub shortlisted for award 08/02/2021An historic Kidderminster building transformed and brought back to life by Wyre Forest District Council has been shortlisted for a prestigious design award. -
Cabinet to consider “challenging but achievable” budget
Spending proposals in the wake of one of the most challenging years in history will be discussed by members of Wyre Forest District Council’s Cabinet next week. -
Council Leader calls for funding for permanent flood barriers
The leader of Wyre Forest District Council has called on the Government to support residents affected by flooding and confirm that the Government will fund permanent flood defences for Beale’s Corner in Bewdley -
Rapid tests now available to book
Rapid tests now available to book 28/01/2021People without Covid-19 symptoms can now book a rapid test at a number of pharmacies in Wyre Forest. -
Chairman pays tribute to former district councillor
Tributes have been paid to former Wyre Forest District Council Chairman and councillor, Mike Salter who sadly passed away on the night of Wednesday 20 January. -
Leader announces change to Cabinet
Leader announces change to Cabinet 20/01/2021The Leader of Wyre Forest District Council, Councillor Graham Ballinger, has announced changes to his Cabinet which take effect immediately (20 January). -
Town Council to take on park and toilets
Town Council to take on park and toilets 12/01/2021A riverside park in Bewdley could soon be the responsibility of Bewdley Town Council. -
Local Plan online public hearings get under way
Public hearings into Wyre Forest District Council’s Submitted Local Plan will get under way next week. -
Council launches three online surveys
Council launches three online surveys 06/01/2021A review into three Public Spaces Protection Orders that help keep the district a safe, clean and green living environment
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