Thursday, March 28, 2024
new pump

Wind pump rises again

Work has begun on restoring the derelict wind pump at the top of Cobley Hill between Tutnall and Alvechurch. Part of the new structure has been...

Parish cuts tax bill for third year

Alvechurch Parish Council has cut its tax demand on villagers for the third year in a row – this time by 2.87 per cent.

Care homes celebrate

Two village care homes held a day of special events to mark their first year as part of the Spring View Care group and to hand over money raised for charity.

County poll leaves seats unchanged

There were no surprises in the Village area elections to Worcestershire County Council – although UKIP and the Independent candidate gave the sitting Tories a wake-up call in Alvechurch.

Here comes Redditch - again

The threat of Redditch creeping within earshot of Alvechurch village has re-emerged barely weeks after council chiefs hailed the scrapping of plans for a 6,000-home “Bordesley Park” housing estate.

New Beaver colony

6th Bromsgrove Scout Group has launched a new Beaver Scout Colony in Catshill.

Crashed car stolen

A damaged car awaiting recovery by the side of the road in Finstall has been stolen.