The Baron of Barnt Green
A new life peer has chosen Barnt Green as his territorial title in recognition of his love for the village.
Charles Banner (below), a leading...
Green Belt preserved
Beoley parish has seen three major planning decisions made to protect the Green Belt over the past month.
In the largest, Bromsgrove District Council’s planning...
Pitch battle looms over homes plan
“Immense pressure” is being felt by Alvechurch Parish Council over its stance on an application to build 25 homes on the site of Alvechurch...
Calagate pressure ‘still on’
The public right of way from Barnt Green through the Cala Homes estate to the Lickey Hills will “one day” be open, the parish...
Bordesley fights back
Residents of Bordesley, who already suffer constant heavy traffic between Redditch and the bottom of the Alvechurch bypass, are now facing the consequences of...
Barnt Green ‘land grab’ on new estate
A “LAND GRAB” is causing problems on a village housing estate as new residents put up “Private” signs on public open space.
Barnt Green Parish Council is writing to Bromsgrove planners . . .
Planning reforms put key decisions on ice
The Local Plan for Bromsgrove district has to wait for the outcome of the Government’s radical planning proposals before it can move ahead with...
History loses home
The fate of village artefacts collected over 70 years is uncertain after a local church submitted plans to develop the site of a dilapidated...
‘Call for sites’ housing fears
Village councillors are calling for more information after Bromsgrove District Council released maps showing potential sites for housing development in the area.
Developers were invited...
20mph zone plan for village
Alvechurch parish councillors are to seek more information on proposals by Worcestershire County Council for a 20mph speed limit through the village centre.
The plan...