Thanks for all the fish
The presence of large numbers of cormorants on Bittell Reservoir in Barnt Green has sparked fears of a “cormorant crisis”, district councillor Charlie Hotham told Barnt...
Cala-gate latest
Cala Homes has been told by Bromsgrove planners that it must allow access to the public footpath linking Barnt Green’s Foxhills estate with Cherry Hill...
Police area change
Barnt Green’s policing area will change this month, Coun Charlie Hotham told the parish council.
“We will be part of the Alvechurch area instead of Rubery...
Parishes set precepts
Parish councils have been setting their precepts – the part of the council tax that goes to the parish.
Alvechurch voted to increase theirs by £4.83...
Council seeks shed
Barnt Green Parish Council is looking at buying an “aesthetically pleasing yet secure” steel storage shed in which to keep parish equipment, possibly on Parker’s...
School parking menace
Barnt Green Parish Council is to increase its efforts to prevent vehicles damaging the grass verges on the corner of Greenbank and Hewell Road.
There...
Barnt Green goes electric
Electric vehicle charging points should soon be installed in the commuter car park in Barnt Green, which has been selected by Bromsgrove District Council.
Phased installations...
Planter plan
Barnt Green’s controversial tiered planters in the village centre are to be planted with ‘Surfinia’ petunias to give a trailing display, councillors heard.
The parish clerk...
Restrictions for Hewell Lane
Barnt Green Parish Council has received notification from the county council of a “prohibition of waiting” order for Hewell Lane.
This will extend parking restrictions from...
Station updates sought
Updates on the progress of the promised lifts and other planned improvements at Barnt Green railway station have been requested by the parish council from...