News archive for 2019
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Published: 26/11/2019 Altering images with Healthy HorizonsBromsgrove District Council are excited to announce that they are now working with Altered Images to get more residents feeling fitter and healthier. -
Published: 26/11/2019 Make Sure You Are In The Right Polling PlaceElectors in Lickey, Blackwell and Cofton Hackett are being urged to pay extra attention when arriving to vote at their polling station. -
Published: 20/11/2019 Make Sure You Can Vote On December 12Time is running out for Bromsgrove residents to get on the electoral register so they can have their say on December 12th. -
Published: 15/11/2019 Switch on events in Bromsgrove and Rubery set to kick start ChristmasChristmas starts early in Bromsgrove District with the annual lights switch on events returning to the Town Centre and Rubery. -
Published: 28/10/2019 Remember, Remember, Pets On The 5th NovemberFor four-legged friends November 5th going with a bang is not ‘paw-some’. -
Published: 22/10/2019 Walking towards a healthier districtBromsgrove District could soon be leading the way for active ageing with the creation of a walking sports hub. -
Published: 21/10/2019 Brook works target flood risk and biodiversityA stretch of the Spadesbourne Brook in Bromsgrove is to be improved, to boost biodiversity and reduce flood risk. -
Published: 17/10/2019 Assess your mobility: Take the Tea TestAssess your mobility: Take the tea test -
Published: 27/09/2019 Council presents polling place proposalsA list of changes proposed to polling districts and stations across Bromsgrove District is now out to public consultation. -
Published: 24/09/2019 Call For Agencies To Come TogetherKey agencies and organisations are being urged to come forward to join a new forum which aims to promote a better understanding of substance misuse and its implications in Bromsgrove. -
Published: 17/09/2019 Litter pick boards popping up across the districtResidents and visitors to Bromsgrove District can help keep their local area clean, tidy and litter free thanks to a brand new 2 Minute Litter Pick initiative. -
Published: 13/09/2019 Shopping In The BagBromsgrove’s historic market has bagged an idea to reduce plastic soup and stall-holders are urging shoppers to jump on board too. -
Published: 02/09/2019 Annual residents-only survey launchedA wide-ranging survey that helps inform Bromsgrove District Council’s thinking for the year ahead has been launched. -
Published: 02/09/2019 Local Plan Set To Move OnCouncil chiefs are set to discuss documents which continue the work from last year on preparing a new plan for the District. -
Published: 20/08/2019 Have your say on the future of motoring in the districtHave your say on the future of motoring in the district -
Published: 15/08/2019 NEW Community exercise classes in CatshillNEW Community exercise classes in Catshill -
Published: 15/08/2019 New Portal OpenNow it’s going to be easier than ever to keep an eye on your council tax accounts as a new system is rolled out at Bromsgrove District Council. -
Published: 12/08/2019 Residents Invited To ServiceBromsgrove District Council’s Chairman will be laying wreaths after a service to commemorate the ending of the Far East war. -
Published: 02/08/2019 More Improvements To Park PathwaysThe second phase of a project to improve footpath and cycle routes, in Bromsgrove’s Sanders Park, is set to begin later this month. (August) -
Published: 01/08/2019 Community Clean Up grant funding availableGrants scheme is administered on behalf of both Redditch Borough Council and Bromsgrove District Council by BARN -
Published: 31/07/2019 Saturday's Astronaut Act CancelledAn injury to a cast member means that Saturday’s Urban Astronaut Show will not happen. -
Published: 22/07/2019 Canvass responses ‘save real money’As Bromsgrove District’s annual electoral canvass begins for 2019 residents are being thanked for replying and saving money. -
Published: 22/07/2019 Review of district polling places under wayA five-yearly administrative review of polling districts, places, and stations across Bromsgrove District has begun. -
Published: 18/07/2019 Bromsgrove Charity Gets Boost From Civic FundraisingA charity which offers support to people with breast cancer in Bromsgrove has received a £4,000 boost to coffers thanks to the former Council Chairman’s charity. -
Published: 18/07/2019 Community Garden To Be Blooming LovelyA community garden is set to be created as part of Catshill in Bloom. -
Published: 18/07/2019 Council's Budget Remains StableA report which confirms the end of year position for Bromsgrove District Council also shows “continued financial stability” says the Leader. -
Published: 18/07/2019 Low Emission Vehicles Strategy Set To Be ApprovedA strategy and five year action plan to create a thriving local area enabled by a sustainable travel network and low carbon economic growth in Bromsgrove is set to be approved. -
Published: 11/07/2019 Street Theatre to tour the districtGet prepared for an exciting summer of street theatre as acts of all kinds tour the district to entertain residents. -
Published: 21/06/2019 Flying the flagA flag flying ceremony was held in Bromsgrove on Monday to show support for the armed forces. -
Published: 21/06/2019 Set out your stall at popular Street TheatreCharities and community organisations are invited to join in the fun and set out their stalls at Bromsgrove District’s popular Street Theatre programme. -
Published: 14/06/2019 Salsa and stretch with sizzling special offerResidents across Bromsgrove District can get into shape for less this summer with buy one get one free exercise classes in Charford. -
Published: 11/06/2019 New Chairman starts with Court Leet and Primrose feteThe new chairman of Bromsgrove District Council will start his year of support for his civic charity Primrose Hospice this weekend at Bromsgrove's Court Leet Fair Day and the Primrose Hospice Fete. -
Published: 09/06/2019 Choirs to takeover Bandstand event this weekend!Bromsgrove’s free summer ‘Bands in the Park’ programme will continue this week with a special choir’s event. -
Published: 06/06/2019 Summer Better Bromsgrove Together out now!Summer Better Bromsgrove Together 2019 -
Published: 16/05/2019 Park pathway upgrades to beginPlanned footpath and cycle route improvements that will make more of Bromsgrove’s Sanders Park accessible to more people are to begin next week. -
Published: 30/04/2019 Know your poll cards!Residents are being urged not to get confused as polling cards for the European Parliamentary Elections will be hitting doormats this week. -
Published: 29/04/2019 Bids invited for latest New Homes Bonus community fundingCommunity groups in Bromsgrove District will once again be able to apply for grants to help pay for projects in areas that have been affected by new housing growth. -
Published: 29/04/2019 “Hub Day” fun for all the familyA brand new family fun day is coming to Bromsgrove’s Sanders Park to kick start the year’s summer events – this weekend! -
Published: 25/04/2019 Fun and games at Easter partyThe Easter Bunny paid a visit to some lucky youngsters last week at a very special Easter party. -
Published: 25/04/2019 Have your say on CCTV investmentA consultation to help guide the latest investment in CCTV infrastructure in Bromsgrove District will be launched next week. -
Published: 17/04/2019 Safe Rides For ResidentsBromsgrove taxi drivers are urged to make essential checks after four vehicles were suspended for serious safety matters. -
Published: 15/04/2019 Be a recycling eggs-pert this EasterBromsgrove District residents are being offered handy hints to help them crack down on their waste over the busy Easter period, when bin collections will be unchanged from their usual schedules despite the bank holidays. -
Published: 12/04/2019 Experience the world in watercolour with workshopVisitors can experience the world in Watercolour thanks to an all day workshop being held by Lickey Hills Art Society this April. -
Published: 01/04/2019 Volunteers to support new mumsA group of 17 volunteers are set to become breast buddies for other local mums after completing training which enables them to give support to breastfeeding mothers at drop-in support groups in the community. -
Published: 21/03/2019 Adopt an Area to Keep Bromsgrove TidyAreas ‘adopted’ by people helping to care for their local environment will have new anti-littering signs erected in them, in a new campaign backed by Bromsgrove District Council. -
Published: 19/03/2019 New escape pain sessions coming to BromsgroveA successful national programme which helps reduce pain in long-term sufferers of joint pain, giving them a new lease of life, is set to be run in Bromsgrove. -
Published: 05/03/2019 Bromsgrove Shoppers To Have Better AccessBromsgrove District Council has funded the use of an app which will help shoppers and visitors to the town, who are profoundly deaf, access services more easily. -
Published: 28/02/2019 Council approves budgetBromsgrove District Council has set its budget and Council Tax for the coming year. -
Published: 26/02/2019 NWHIP scoop prestigious awardNorth Worcestershire Hate Incident Partnership, which includes Bromsgrove District Council, is proud to announce that their Hate Crime Awareness Conference 2018 has won an award at the British Muslim Awards. -
Published: 25/02/2019 Council closes sports hallOn Friday (Feb 22) Bromsgrove District Council officers undertook a health and safety inspection of the Dolphin Centre Sports Hall. -
Published: 18/02/2019 Deadline For Details Check ApproachesBromsgrove residents are being reminded about the deadline for making changes to their details if they are claiming benefits from the Council. -
Published: 07/02/2019 Spark of Success For Taxis Across BromsgroveTen charge points, for taxi drivers to use, will be installed in Bromsgrove District after a successful bid by the District Council for £300,000 of Government cash. -
Published: 31/01/2019 Car parking study set to shape future developmentThe need to improve car parks signs and provide extra spaces are two key issues which have come out of the car park study which was commissioned by Bromsgrove District Council. -
Published: 10/01/2019 Global company agrees primary authority partnerA global building materials supplier has partnered with a single local authority regulator to cover all its 216 local authority regulated sites in England, after striking a ‘Primary Authority’ deal. -
Published: 10/01/2019 Healthy food for families this New YearHealthy food is on the menu in Catshill this month in a bid to help families make good choices when it comes to meal times. -
Published: 02/01/2019 Alvechurch car park closureA car park in Alvechurch will be temporarily closed for 4 days in January for complete resurfacing. -
Published: 21/12/2018 BURT rides again with new busA fundraising campaign has provided a new minibus for a vital local service. -
Published: 17/12/2018 Residents can plan ahead to combat funeral costsResidents can plan ahead and save money on funeral costs in Bromsgrove District, after a cemetery expansion created enough new reserve grave plots for them to be available for advance purchase. -
Published: 11/12/2018 AI project scoops £80,000 fundingBromsgrove District Council is to help explore how chatbots and Artificial Intelligence (AI) could help deliver local services, in a partnership project that has secured £80,000 from the Government.