Saturday, November 4, 2023
Call for sites: Some of the fields facing development in Barnt Green and Alvechurch.

‘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...
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Club founder remembered

Patricia White, who will be remembered in the Village area as the founder of Barnt Green Art Club, died in June aged 89 years. The Art...

Parish seeks village views

Barnt Green parish chairman Robert Cholmondeley told colleagues the council needed to “pick up the baton” now that surrounding parishes had completed their Neighbourhood...
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Miles for charity

Sue Biggs, of Cofton Hackett, is pictured in training with Barnardo’s ambassador and head trainer Daley Thompson before she ran the London Marathon in...
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Council says thanks

Barnt Green Parish Council held a pre-Christmas buffet at the Social Club to thank villagers who had contributed to the community during the year. From...
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Right-of-way battle looms

Barnt Green parish councillors have vowed to keep up the pressure on CALA Homes to give all residents access to a public right of...

Short-sighted road advice

Visually impaired residents in Barnt Green have been advised that an overgrown hedge obstructing the pavement is not “an imminent safety issue” – because...
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Celebrate books in Barnt Green

A brand new festival is coming to Barnt Green this spring, promising a fabulous day of giggles, drawing, amazing storytelling, and a wonderful chance...

Planning chief acts to resolve Cala-gate

Planners have told Cala Homes to make the planned public right of way through the Foxhills estate in Barnt Green accessible. District councillor Charlie Hotham...

Police burglary pledge

Village burglary victims will still be visited by a police officer, despite other policing areas cutting back. The pledge was made by PC Simon Albutt,...