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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. -
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 -
Wyre Forest District Council Budget Proposals
Read a summary of the budget consultation results and budget proposals. -
Tribute to former district councillor
Tribute to former district councillor 17/12/2019A tribute has been paid to former Wyre Forest District Councillor Lin Henderson, who sadly died on Sunday 15 December. -
Educators learn how to spot signs of coercive control
Local schools joined forces last week to learn how to spot the signs students may be being coercively controlled in relationships. -
Christmas bin collections
Christmas bin collections 10/12/2019Arrangements for bin collections over the festive period have been announced. -
Cabinet’s budget proposals unveiled
Cabinet’s budget proposals unveiled 09/12/2019Budget proposals to be discussed by Wyre Forest District Council’s Cabinet next week (Tuesday 17 December) have been unveiled. -
Magistrates fine motorist for littering
Magistrates fine motorist for littering 06/12/2019On Wednesday 4 December 2019, following a trial, magistrates found a 36 year old Kidderminster man guilty of littering and ordered him to pay £854.81. -
3000 trees to be planted in Stourport
3000 trees to be planted in Stourport 04/12/2019A two day tree planting project is set to start next week. -
Council to discuss major revamp of parking charges
Plans to reduce or freeze charges at Wyre Forest District Council owned car parks from April 2020 will be discussed next week. -
Crown House site plans move forward
Crown House site plans move forward 27/11/2019The next steps in the development of the Crown House site in Kidderminster are being discussed next month. -
Chance to save on energy bills
Chance to save on energy bills 26/11/2019A money saving scheme which helped people save £130 a year off their energy bills in 2018 is back! -
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. -
Rangers and local school children set to plant 1650 trees in Kidderminster
More than a thousand trees will be planted in Kidderminster later this month as part of Wyre Forest District Council’s Stour Gateway project. -
Food hygiene ratings above average in Wyre Forest pubs
Food hygiene ratings for pubs and bars in Wyre Forest are above the national average, figures released by public health watchdogs reveal today. -
Council’s countryside and parks manager scoops Worcestershire Wildlife Medal
Wyre Forest District Council’s countryside and parks manager, Paul Allen has been awarded the Worcestershire Wildlife Medal for dedicated service to nature conservation in Worcestershire. -
Park for free after 3 this Christmas!
Park for free after 3 this Christmas! 30/10/2019Shoppers can take advantage of free parking at all Wyre Forest District Council car parks after 3pm during the festive period. -
Community dog walk event in Wyre Forest aims to bring people together
Wyre Forest District Council is showing its support for a community dog walk event which aims to get people ‘walking and talking’. -
Honorary Alderman title awarded
Honorary Alderman title awarded 23/10/2019A former district councillor, who served the community for more than 20 years, has been made an Honorary Alderman. -
Chairman pays tribute to community stalwart
Chairman pays tribute to community stalwart 22/10/2019The Chairman of Wyre Forest District Council Shazu Miah has paid tribute to Charles Talbot MBE who sadly passed away at the weekend. -
Residents to have say on council budget
Residents to have say on council budget 21/10/2019Wyre Forest District Council is inviting people who live in, work in or visit the district to help shape major budget decisions as it looks to close the gap between its expenditure and income by £2 million. -
One small step for KAFF, one giant leap for Kidderminster
T-minus 5 days until Kidderminster Arts and Food Festival launches! -
Keep warm, keep well this winter
Keep warm, keep well this winter 10/10/2019Come along to one of Act on Energy's free energy advice surgeries taking place in Wyre Forest in the next few weeks. -
Are you recycling the right thing?
Are you recycling the right thing? 02/10/2019Residents are being urged to make sure they put the right thing in the right bin to help reduce the amount of recycling which ends up being lost due to contamination. -
Spooky Woodland Trail at Habberley Valley
Spooky Woodland Trail at Habberley Valley 30/09/2019Join the council’s rangers on a spine-tingling walk through Habberley’s haunted valley this Halloween. -
Halloween at Bewdley Museum
Halloween at Bewdley Museum 30/09/2019A frighteningly good time is promised at Bewdley Museum this Halloween as it presents a week of spooky activities and two sinister events; Nightmare at the Museum and a Paranormal Investigation and Guided Tour. -
Worcestershire Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2019-22 Consultation
Take part in the Worcestershire Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2019-22 Consultation -
Your say on polling stations
Your say on polling stations 27/09/2019Take part in our review of polling districts and places. -
Stourport Civic Centre hosts the Wyre Forest Volunteer and Skills Fair
Volunteers from more than 30 organisations will be hoping to recruit like-minded community spirited supporters at a showcase event at Stourport Civic Centre next month. -
The Greener Living Fair returns to Kidderminster Town Hall
Want to live life greener? Then don’t miss out on a free event that celebrates sustainable living! -
Home visits for unregistered households
Home visits for unregistered households 17/09/2019Residents who have still not replied to a letter about registering to vote can expect a knock on their door from one of Wyre Forest District Council’s canvassers. -
Grant scheme for health and wellbeing projects
A grant scheme which offers funding for projects which improve health and wellbeing in the district is open for applications. -
Energy efficiency regulations loom for private landlords
Wyre Forest District Council is launching a new campaign to make landlords aware of the new national regulations which come into force on 1 April 2020. -
Grants scheme opens for community groups
Grants scheme opens for community groups 12/09/2019A grant scheme which helps local voluntary groups and charitable organisations to fund projects and activities for Wyre Forest residents is now open for applications. -
Council to launch new Corporate Plan
Council to launch new Corporate Plan 10/09/2019Making Wyre Forest a safe, clean and green living environment looks set to be one of the district council’s key priorities for the next four years. -
Showcase of Services for Older People
Showcase of Services for Older People 05/09/2019A free Showcase of Services for Older People is being held on Thursday 26 September at Kidderminster Town Hall, 10am to 1.30pm. -
Countdown to nomination closing date for No Barriers 2019
Nominations will be closing on Thursday 19 September for an award scheme which recognises those that go the extra mile for people with disabilities. -
Wyre Forest District Council to support new development with £10 million loan fund
A £10m Development Loan Fund has been set up by Wyre Forest District Council in collaboration with fund manager Finance Birmingham. -
31,500 households return electoral registration form – have you?
Around 15,000 reminders are being sent to residents who have not responded to a letter asking them to check whether electoral registration information is correct. -
Have your say on Wyre Forest District Council’s Local Plan Pre-Submission consultation
Wyre Forest District Council is re-opening the Local Plan Pre-Submission consultation from Monday 2 September to Monday 14 October. -
New county-wide contract for homeless prevention service
A new county-wide contract to support people at risk of homelessness has been awarded to Caring for Communities and People (CCP - www.ccp.org.uk). -
Depot refurbishment scheme nears completion
Depot refurbishment scheme nears completion 21/08/2019Improvement works at Wyre Forest District Council’s historic depot site in Kidderminster are nearing completion. -
Councillors join forces with local heroes
Councillors join forces with local heroes 15/08/2019A breakfast club set-up to support local heroes had a surprise visit early this month from four district councillors. -
New Detached Youth Team for young people in Wyre Forest
Safer Wyre Forest and Kidderminster District Youth Trust (KDYT) are joining forces! -
Statement of accounts 2018/19
Statement of accounts 2018/19 30/07/2019The Statement of Accounts 2018-19 was approved by Audit Committee on Monday 29 July 2019. -
Celebrate those that see no barriers
Celebrate those that see no barriers 26/07/2019Nominations are now open for an award scheme which recognises those that go the extra mile for people with disabilities. -
Leading educational trust moves into Wyre Forest House
A local leading educational trust has become the latest organisation to move into offices at Wyre Forest House. -
Local young citizens celebrated
Local young citizens celebrated 23/07/2019Community-minded young people from across the district’s schools were celebrated at this year’s Young Citizenship Celebration Evening at Kidderminster Town Hall. -
Residents urged to reply about voter registration information
Make sure you electoral register details are up to date. -
Festival of music, dance and entertainment comes to Stourport
A taste of the Wild West is coming to Stourport-on-Severn this summer.The free two-day Country and Western Festival comes to Riverside Meadows, Stourport-on-Severn on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 August. -
Council leads way on gender equality
Council leads way on gender equality 18/07/2019Wyre Forest District Council is ahead of the game when it comes to gender equality. -
Council seeks views on new district blueprint
Residents, businesses and organisations in Wyre Forest are being urged to have their say and help shape council priorities and the future direction of the district. -
Bring a picnic and stay all day when the outdoor cinema comes to Brinton Park!
Three films will be shown on a huge outdoor screen in Brinton Park later this month. -
Kidderminster selected for Future High Streets Fund award
Wyre Forest District Council has welcomed the news that its bid to the Government for funding to help Kidderminster town centre under the Future High Streets Fund initiative has been successful. -
Drakelow Tunnels plans deferred
Drakelow Tunnels plans deferred 04/07/2019A planning application to convert a former World War 2 underground military complex near Kidderminster into a bonded warehouse and wine store is set to be determined in August.
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Apply to work in a polling station for the EU elections!
Would you like to work in a polling station for the European Parliamentary elections on Thursday 23 May? -
Car park season tickets are going digital!
Car park season tickets are going digital! 01/05/2019Season tickets for Wyre Forest District Council car parks are set to go digital. -
Litter pickers set to unite at Brinton Park event
An event celebrating the efforts of local people and organisations working together to improve the local environment in Wyre Forest is set to take place next week. -
Tasty treats in store at Brinton Park pop-up cafe
A range of tasty treats are in store for visitors to Brinton Park this summer as a new pop-up cafe opens its doors for the first time. -
Council announces plans for further development at Silverwoods
Wyre Forest District Council has appointed Construction and Fit Out Solutions (CAFOS) of Birmingham to construct nine new industrial units on land off Silverwoods Way. -
European Parliamentary elections are less than a month away!
On Thursday 23 May residents in Wyre Forest will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them at European level. -
Grab yourself a garden waste offer this spring!
Gardeners in Wyre Forest can treat themselves this spring by taking advantage of the latest brown bin offer from Wyre Forest District Council’s Depot. -
Council acquires prime town centre premises
Council acquires prime town centre premises 18/04/2019Wyre Forest District Council has purchased Brinton House in Kidderminster including the four units in the prime Riverside location as part of its Capital Portfolio Fund. -
New professional drivers motor to success
New professional drivers motor to success 11/04/2019Four newly qualified professional drivers are ready to hit the road after successfully completing a specialist training course provided by Wyre Forest District Council. -
Election candidates announced
Election candidates announced 05/04/2019Find out who is standing for election in the local elections taking place on Thursday 2 May 2019. -
Localism grant gives local groups a helping hand
A community group which uses Rushock Village Hall to host events for members of the public has used funding from Wyre Forest District Council to replace the hall’s flooring. -
Deal secured for the demolition of Crown House
Wyre Forest District Council and Telereal Trillium have both put pen to paper on a deal that clears the way for the demolition of Crown House in Kidderminster Town Centre by the end of next year. -
Your views on Brinton Park
Your views on Brinton Park 01/02/2019Take part in our survey on Brinton Park as part of our heritage project. -
Council invests £730K into new workspace for local business
We're extending our work space accommodation for new and developing businesses. -
Council to agree vision for Kidderminster town centre
The ’final piece in the jigsaw’ for the transformation of the eastern side of Kidderminster Town Centre is due to be discussed by Wyre Forest District Council this month. -
Crochet workshops a family affair
Crochet workshops a family affair 24/01/2019Crochet workshops at Bewdley Museum are proving to be quite a family affair with three sets of mothers and daughters signing up for the latest series. -
Kidderminster Town Hall to host wedding fair
Kidderminster Town Hall to host wedding fair 17/01/2019More couples than ever before are choosing to tie the knot and celebrate their wedding at historic Kidderminster Town Hall. -
Celebration of sports success at district awards
Local sports people joined together to celebrate the district’s outstanding sporting success at the Wyre Forest Sports Awards. -
Record visitor numbers for Bewdley Museum in 2018
A record-breaking, 204,000 people visited Bewdley Museum last year. -
One week left to complete budget survey
One week left to complete budget survey 09/01/2019People have just one more week to have their say on a range of budget proposals put forward by Wyre Forest District Council’s Cabinet. -
Park for free after 4pm this Christmas!
Park for free after 4pm this Christmas! 13/11/2018Shoppers can take advantage of free parking at all Wyre Forest District Council car parks after 4pm during the festive period. The ‘free Christmas parking after 4pm’ offer will run from Saturday 17 November 2018 until Sunday 6 January 2019.