Parish ‘quirks’ prompt review
Lickey & Blackwell Parish Council discussed the idea of adding a new area to the parish after an enquiry from a resident of Staple...
Village independence bid
This month’s elections to Bromsgrove District Council have been given a boost by the large number of independent candidates entering the fray.
There are 12...
A handful of votes
The Conservatives hung on to control of Bromsgrove Council by as few as 14 votes in the local elections as independents established firm foundations...
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...
The housebuilders’ neighbourhood plan
Depending on your point of view, this map could look like a fantastic opportunity to expand a village into a vibrant near-town . ....
Rating improves
The Deedar restaurant in Barnt Green has improved its food hygiene rating from one star to four stars (Good), after an inspection in April.
Power to the people
The power of a “people’s plan” has been confirmed by a planning inspector’s rejection of three houses in the Green Belt at Hopwood.
In his...
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...
Hibs having a ball
Barnt Green Hibs U13s celebrated another successful season in the Central Warwickshire leagues. Having won promotion the previous year, they enjoyed a solid season...
Housing study is ‘conjecture’
The "Barntchurch" report would not be accepted as evidence by a judge, the chairman of Alvechurch Parish Council told Bromsgrove strategic planning chief Mike...