Exciting improvements at Brinton Park to start this summer
News release issued:
Kidderminster’s much-loved Brinton Park is now set to make progress on the £3 million improvement project, with £2.4 million funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF).
Although the project has faced a series of unforeseen delays - including the discovery of a number of badgers’ setts - work to enhance facilities, protect local wildlife, and celebrate the park’s rich heritage is now scheduled to begin this summer.
A key part of the improvements includes replacing the aging Sons of Rest building, which has sadly been found to be in much worse condition than expected. An independent inspection by contractors confirmed serious structural problems, and for safety reasons, the council has been advised by structural engineers that the building will need to be demolished and rebuilt, which will be the subject of a forthcoming planning application.
The good news is that plans for the new building will reflect the historic character of the original pavilion while offering improved community facilities including a new café space, terrace, ornamental pond and landscaping.
Councillor Tracey Onslow Wyre Forest District Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure, Arts and Community Safety said,
“It’s great that we will see work starting on site within a few weeks. We recognise that Brinton Park is one of our district’s most popular green spaces and local people are looking forward to enjoying the upcoming improvements. Thanks to the NLHF, this exciting project will not only protect and improve the park’s natural beauty and heritage, it will also create welcoming new spaces for everyone to enjoy for generations to come, including the much sought after café!
“We will be contacting local groups directly, but should anyone want further information on the plans or proposed works to the Sons of Rest building, please email the Council at BrintonParkHLF@wyreforestdc.gov.uk or contact me directly.”
The Council’s Cabinet is being asked at its meeting on 10 June 2025 to release £460,000 extra funding from its Evergreen Fund to ensure the project remains on track.
Work in the park will start with the construction of a new artificial badger sett to protect local wildlife. Demolition of the current pavilion will follow shortly afterwards. Plans for the new pavilion are scheduled to be considered at the next available Planning Committee meeting.
There will be a new café within the pavilion which will look out onto a new terrace overlooking a new ornamental pond. Other improvements for attracting more wildlife include management of the woodland, installing bat boxes and landscaping with new flower beds and shrub planting.
Progress updates on Brinton Park will be on the council’s socials and its website.