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...
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...
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...
Election results
The election results for Bromsgrove District Council are as follows:
Alvechurch South:
Trevor Charles BLAND (Conservative) 398
Alan Frederick COOPER (Labour) 54
Annette Barbara Louise ENGLISH (Independent)...
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...
Become a friend of Bittell Reservoirs
Barnt Green Waters is encouraging villagers to get involved in a new “Friends of Bittell Reservoirs” scheme, enabling them to enjoy and appreciate the...
Ready for Christmas!
Our guide to the celebrations taking place in the Village area.
Hands up if you can’t wait for Christmas! It doesn’t seem five minutes since we...
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 . . .
Barntchurch: What do we know?
The Village delves into the housing study to see why this area is under threat and what ‘Barntchurch’ would really mean.
While the “Greater Birmingham”...
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...