Farewell to Rev. Rob
After 25 years’ work in Barnt Green and Cofton Hackett, the Rev. Canon Rob Fieldson is hanging up his cassock. Here, he reflects on...
Train of the future takes a test run
There was great excitement among rail enthusiasts when the prototype replacement train for the Cross-City line stopped off at village stations.The new West Midlands...
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...
Dean’s Sahara trek in memory of Sarah
Alvechurch villager Dean Marsh is planning to trek across the Sahara in memory of his partner Sarah Quiney and to raise money for Macmillan...
Barnt Green Scout leader plea
Barnt Green Scouts have issued an urgent plea for a new Scout leader to enable the section to continue its 78-year tradition in the...
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 . . .
£1million, but worth it . . .
This picture (above), taken by Barnt Green parish chairman Robert Cholmondeley shows the well-worn path created by villagers using the new £1 million footbridge...
It’s for bees, not dogs
Dear Editor – I have just come in after transplanting some snowdrops, Scillas, Aconites and Primroses from my garden into the Pollinators Patch in...
‘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...
Station lifts still in limbo
Barnt Green parish councillors are increasingly frustrated by the lack of progress on the long-promised lifts at the village station.
Parish clerk Tracy Bodley had...