• 
  Published: 23/12/2020
  New homes figures clarified

  Planning bosses have welcomed news that there is clarity about the number of new dwellings to be provided across Bromsgrove District.
• 
  Published: 21/12/2020
  Supporting rough sleepers at Christmas

  With the festive season upon us, Bromsgrove District Council are asking residents to let them know if they spot anyone sleeping rough this Winter.
• 
  Published: 10/12/2020
  Cinema is coming to town

  Buddy the Elf, Clarence the Angel, an 8-year-old Macaulay Culkin and some naughty Gremlins are coming to town this Christmas as Bromsgrove gets its second drive-in cinema experience of 2020.
• 
  Published: 10/12/2020
  More Free Parking For Shoppers

  Bromsgrove Christmas Shoppers will have more room to park for free as the Churchfields Multi-storey will reopen from tomorrow (Friday).
• 
  Published: 04/12/2020
  Festive bin collection changes

  Bromsgrove District Council have announced this years’ festive bin changes – with jingle bells!
• 
  Published: 03/12/2020
  What You Can Do In Tier 2

  Bromsgrove residents and businesses are being reminded to stay safe in the run up to Christmas as restrictions around shop opening hours are relaxed and pubs and restaurants reopen.
• 
  Published: 02/12/2020
  Shops and Businesses To Sparkle and Shine

  Shops and businesses across Bromsgrove are invited to share their sparkle and shine as the District Council hosts a Festive Best Dressed Window Competition.
• 
  Published: 01/12/2020
  Watch Your Pets Don’t Get Pinched!

  Owners of designer dogs across Worcestershire are being urged to make sure they get their pets microchipped after an increase in thefts, nationally.
• 
  Published: 30/11/2020
  The great big Bromsgrove community Christmas

  Festive cheer is set to be spread across Bromsgrove’s communities as partners, voluntary organisations and local businesses join forces to make it a Christmas to remember!
• 
  Published: 27/11/2020
  Businesses affected by coronavirus restrictions urged to apply for grants

  Bromsgrove District businesses that have been affected by coronavirus restrictions are being urged to check if they are eligible and apply for business support grants.
• 
  Published: 25/11/2020
  Free Parking Extended in Bromsgrove Until 2021

  Visitors to Bromsgrove can benefit from free parking until next year as Council leaders look to encourage support for local traders and businesses in the run up to Christmas and beyond.
• 
  Published: 19/11/2020
  Adopt Don’t Shop – Buyers Beware!

  Worcestershire’s Senior Dog Warden Pip Singleton has issued warnings over the dangers of buying dogs from private sales, after owners have been left with pets with health problems.
• 
  Published: 13/11/2020
  Garden Waste crews share festive TikTok gift with customers

  Father-daughter crew members Paul and Kim are back with a festive Garden Waste announcement for Bromsgrove and Redditch residents.
• 
  Published: 09/11/2020
  Covid 19: essential visits only to council buildings

  In line with Government advice Bromsgrove District Council is urging the public to only visit Parkside if it is absolutely essential.
• 
  Published: 05/11/2020
  Free Parking in Council Car Parks

  Bromsgrove District Council is set to suspend car park charging in a bid to support small businesses during lockdown.
• 
  Published: 05/11/2020
  New Man About Bromsgrove

  A new Centres Manager has been appointed as part of the Council’s plans to Build a Better Bromsgrove for everyone.
• 
  Published: 02/11/2020
  Site Set To Be Developed For Affordable Housing

  Bulldozers are set to start work at the site of the former Bromsgrove District Council House next month to make way for housing development which includes affordable homes.
• 
  Published: 28/10/2020
  Remembering Together, Safely

  Special arrangements have been put in place so Bromsgrove residents, groups and organisations can safely mark Remembrance Sunday.
• 
  Published: 27/10/2020
  Cash Boost For Bromsgrove “Lifeline” Organisations

  Bromsgrove charities and organisations who distribute food and other essentials to families in need throughout the District have benefited from nearly £70,000 of Government funds.
• 
  Published: 27/10/2020
  Make Catshill Count – Have Your Say

  Catshill residents are invited to get involved in a community survey and have their say on the place in which they live.
• 
  Published: 16/10/2020
  Groups aim to improve Mental Health of the district with “Great Bromsgrove Litter Pick”

  Last weekend, kind-hearted volunteers from multiple groups and organisations came together to raise awareness of World Mental Health Day with “The Great Bromsgrove Litter Pick”.
• 
  Published: 28/09/2020
  Giving cold callers the cold shoulder.

  A scheme to deter cold callers and rogue traders can help neighbours work together to ward off doorstep criminals this autumn.
• 
  Published: 24/09/2020
  Funfair To Go Ahead

  Tommy Wilson’s Fair will be at the Recreation Ground in Bromsgrove this weekend and next at the following times: 5:30pm-8:30pm Thu/Fri, 2pm – 8:30pm Sat, 1pm to 7:30pm.
• 
  Published: 23/09/2020
  Summer drive-in cinema hailed a success

  The first drive-in movie experience at Sanders Park has been hailed a success after being enjoyed by over one thousand visitors.
• 
  Published: 18/09/2020
  30 Days Of Fitness Challenge

  Bromsgrove residents are being encouraged to participate in more physical activity by completing the council’s 30 Days of Fitness Challenge.
• 
  Published: 04/09/2020
  Temporary Closure: Bromsgrove Skate Park

  The Skate Park in Sanders Park will be temporarily closed from September 7th for one week.
• 
  Published: 17/08/2020
  Bromsgrove Bonfire Extravaganza Cancelled

  Bromsgrove District Council’s Bonfire and Fireworks event has been cancelled this year to comply with the Government’s safety measures around Coronavirus.
• 
  Published: 13/08/2020
  BirdBox Flies Again

  Following last weekend’s success the BirdBox is set to fly high again this weekend as the food and drink line-up is announced.
• 
  Published: 06/08/2020
  BirdBox Open For Nesting

  Bromsgrove residents can flock to open air restaurants and bars this weekend as the new BirdBox opens for business.
• 
  Published: 03/08/2020
  Welcome Feedback From Critical Friends

  Bromsgrove leaders have welcomed feedback from a group of peers from across the country who visited the authority as ‘critical friends’.
• 
  Published: 28/07/2020
  Drive-in cinema comes to Sanders Park

  Visitors to Bromsgrove can enjoy a drive-in cinema experience from Sanders Park this August.
• 
  Published: 28/07/2020
  Payouts exceed £20m as business grant schemes enter final month

  Bromsgrove District business have less than one month left to claim grants under three Coronavirus business support schemes.
• 
  Published: 24/07/2020
  Car parking app launched as charges return

  An app to enable shoppers and workers in Bromsgrove to pay for their parking remotely is set to be introduced from Monday 3rd August, alongside reinstated parking charges.
• 
  Published: 21/07/2020
  First livestream for full Council meeting

  Residents will be able to tune in to Bromsgrove District Council’s next full Council meeting live online.
• 
  Published: 15/07/2020
  Check your electoral registration details to avoid unnecessary visits

  Bromsgrove residents are being urged not to lose their voice on decisions that affect them by making sure their electoral registration details are up to date.
• 
  Published: 08/07/2020
  Play it safe in Bromsgrove

  Bromsgrove residents are being urged to take safety measures as the District’s play areas are set to open from today (Wed).
• 
  Published: 01/07/2020
  Cashiers Only Open At Parkside - But essential visits only

  Bromsgrove District Council’s cashiers are back in the office from Monday– however residents are urged to use other ways to pay, rather than face to face, in a bid to keep staff and others safe.
• 
  Published: 01/07/2020
  Support Local - Safely

  Bromsgrove District Council has sprung into action to ensure that shoppers and revellers stay safe following the change in Government guidance.
• 
  Published: 01/07/2020
  Three public toilets to reopen

  Three public toilets in Bromsgrove District will reopen on Monday (July 6) with reduced capacity and three deep cleans a day.
• 
  Published: 16/06/2020
  New Homes Bonus Grants Up For Grabs

  Communities in Bromsgrove which have had new housing schemes in their area, can bid for grants from an allocation of New Homes Bonus Funding.
• 
  Published: 12/06/2020
  Car Park App To Be Launched

  An app to enable shoppers and workers in Bromsgrove, to pay for their parking remotely, is set to be introduced following an urgent decision yesterday.
• 
  Published: 12/06/2020
  Social Distance As You Shop

  Social distancing signs are set to be put in place by Bromsgrove District Council as more shops across the centres are set to open on Monday.
• 
  Published: 28/05/2020
  Historic Market Set To Re-Open

  Bromsgrove’s historic outdoor market is set to open on Tuesday, in line with Government safety guidelines.
• 
  Published: 22/05/2020
  Take-Away From Sanders Park Cafe

  Park-goers can enjoy some safe light refreshment this Bank Holiday weekend as the Sanders Park Café opens as a take away on Saturday.
• 
  Published: 21/04/2020
  Building On Business As Usual

  It’s business as usual for residents using our Planning and Building Control services as officers continue to carry out key functions even though they are working from home.
• 
  Published: 21/04/2020
  Cemeteries reopened after new Government advice

  Cemeteries in Bromsgrove District have reopened after the Government confirmed that they should be open if possible.
• 
  Published: 16/04/2020
  Businesses Urged To Apply For Grants – Millions Already Issued

  Bromsgrove District Council’s Revenues Team are pulling out all the stops to make sure small businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic can access Government grants.
• 
  Published: 06/04/2020
  Ensure council has bank details for COVID-19 payments, businesses urged

  Bromsgrove District businesses in line to receive Coronavirus support payments from the Government are being urged to make sure they are able to receive the money from tomorrow (Tuesday April 7).
• 
  Published: 30/03/2020
  Heritage Corridor for North Worcestershire

  Read all about North Worcestershire's share of £81,000 from the Greater Birmingham and Solihull LEP.
• 
  Published: 24/03/2020
  Covid 19: Parkside Closed to the Public

  In line with Government advice Bromsgrove District Council has decided to temporarily close Parkside to the public. Residents can still access services online or by calling the switchboard on 01527 881288.
• 
  Published: 24/03/2020
  Lifeline on the front line

  NEW Lifeline is reminding residents in Bromsgrove District that as a vital, frontline community service they are here to help families struggling with isolation.
• 
  Published: 17/03/2020
  Council Relaxes Enforcement of Deliveries

  Bromsgrove District Council will temporarily relax the enforcement of planning conditions restricting night-time and early morning deliveries to retailers of food, sanitary and other essential items.
• 
  Published: 17/03/2020
  Help Us To Keep You Safe

  Bromsgrove District Council is taking action to keep residents and front line staff safe in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.
• 
  Published: 06/03/2020
  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new strain of coronavirus first identified in Wuhan City, China in December 2019.
• 
  Published: 03/03/2020
  Major upgrade for CCTV

  A half million pound investment has ‘transformed’ CCTV capability in Bromsgrove District.
• 
  Published: 02/03/2020
  Brushing Shoulders With Bromsgrove's Big Businesses

  Council bosses brushed shoulders with one of the District’s largest employers in a bid to understand their business needs.
• 
  Published: 28/02/2020
  Grants Up For Grabs

  Voluntary, charitable and community groups in Bromsgrove District are being invited to bid for a share of this year’s small grants funding or as it will now be known, Equality Small Grants Scheme.
• 
  Published: 21/02/2020
  Aspirational Budget Set To Be Approved

  Council Taxpayers in Bromsgrove are set to see an average £5 increase in their bills as members produce an aspirational budget which protects frontline service and invests in others.
• 
  Published: 14/02/2020
  Stay vigilant, spot scams

  Bromsgrove District Council are encouraging residents to stay alert after recent reports of scams and attempted deception in the area.
• 
  Published: 13/02/2020
  Lots of fun for half term with Active Kitchen

  Young People from across the district can enjoy sports, activities and healthy food this February half term as part of the Active Kitchen scheme.
• 
  Published: 05/02/2020
  Fun-Packed Picnic For Everyone

  If you go down to Parkside this month you’re sure of a cultural surprise!
• 
  Published: 04/02/2020
  Council to provide free energy advice to help residents reduce fuel bills

  Residents in Bromsgrove can receive free advice through the council’s new Energy Advice Service to help them cut their fuel bills and keep warm for less this winter.
• 
  Published: 31/01/2020
  Calls For Sites List On Display

  Around 300 possible development sites, have been submitted to Bromsgrove District Council as part of a planning review
• 
  Published: 31/01/2020
  Land at Whitford Road/Albert Road, Bromsgrove update

  Outline Planning Application 16/1132 An appeal against non-determination of this application has been lodged by the applicant with the Planning Inspectorate.

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