On Saturday, a couple of Wildmoor Wombles went out with the Community Association’s litter picking sticks and filled 8 bags of rubbish; litter picked up from roads in the Wildmoor area. Huge thanks to these fantastic volunteers.
In recent months there has been a increase in dog faeces being left in fields that are used by livestock, with a very noticeable rise in the fields leading to the Fairfield Forest, especially in the field from Pepperwood Close.
Dog faeces can pose significant risks to livestock, particularly when they are contaminated with infectious sporocysts. These sporocysts can cause serious health issues in cattle, sheep, and other livestock, leading to conditions such as fever, anorexia, and even death. The spread of neosporosis, a disease caused by these sporocysts, can result in abortions and other health problems for affected animals. To prevent these risks, it is crucial to ensure that dogs are kept under control and that their faeces are properly managed.
To prevent illness and abortions, please pick up and bag dog mess, and carry with you until you reach a waste bin.
The following planning application is available to view and comment on. Please use this
link to take you to the home page of Public Access
https://publicaccess.bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk/online-applications/ which is the tool for
viewing applications and making comment electronically.
| APPLICATION REFERENCE : | 25/01444/FUL |
| APPLICATION TYPE: | Full Application |
| DATE ACCEPTED: | 06.01.2026 |
| LOCATION: | 122 Stourbridge Road, Fairfield Worcestershire B61 9LZ |
| PROPOSAL: | Proposed 4 bed detached house |
| APPLICANTS NAME: | |
| PARISH COUNCIL: | Belbroughton Parish |
| WARD: | Belbroughton And Romsley Ward |
| CASE OFFICER: | Laura Russ |
| TELEPHONE: | 01527 534122 |
| l.russ@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk |
The following planning application is available to view and comment on. Please use this
link to take you to the home page of Public Access
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| APPLICATION REFERENCE : | 25/01492/CPL |
| APPLICATION TYPE: | Certificate Proposed Lawful Use/Dev |
| DATE ACCEPTED: | 17.12.2025 |
| LOCATION: | Spring Cottage , Third Road Wildmoor Worcestershire B61 0BT |
| PROPOSAL: | PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT OUTBUILDING TO PROVIDE GYM WITH ABOVE GROUND ENDLESS EXERCISE POOL, SHOWER AND TOILET, HOBBY BENCH AND SMALL HOME RECORDS STORE WITH WORK DESK. |
| APPLICANTS NAME: | |
| PARISH COUNCIL: | Belbroughton Parish |
| WARD: | Belbroughton And Romsley Ward |
| CASE OFFICER: | Paul Murphy |
| TELEPHONE: | 01527 881201 |
| p.murphy@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk |
Huge thanks to all our fantastic supporters over the past 12 months.
2025 has been another good year for the Community Association, with monthly Foodie Fairfield, over 80 BARTS events, Wednesday socials, including table tennis, village picnic, heritage event, litter picks, maintaining the Yew Tree Lane planter, maintaining the area around the Wood Lane bench, producing & distributing a quarterly newsletter, a full Festive Fairfield programme, planting the Coronation Orchard and spring bulbs, plus part funding the information lectern, which will be installed next year, purchasing shelving for the shop, procuring a library trolley (Book Swap goes live in January), and much more. Unfortunately, during the summer the Dining Group ended, with there being no coordinator, perhaps, one day, this initiative will be resurrected.
People not from Fairfield, Wildmoor & Stoneybridge often comment how active and vibrant our community is. For a small community – just over 400 dwellings – we do punch above our weight.
All this doesn’t just happen; it can only happen with a team of amazing volunteers, and to each and every volunteer, thank you.
We would like to wish you and those that you love all the very best this Christmastide; may the spirit if Christmas bring you great joy and may 2026 be kind to you all.
The following planning application is available to view and comment on. Please use this
link to take you to the home page of Public Access
https://publicaccess.bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk/online-applications/ which is the tool for
viewing applications and making comment electronically.
| APPLICATION REFERENCE : | 25/01442/FUL |
| APPLICATION TYPE: | Full Application |
| DATE ACCEPTED: | 16.12.2025 |
| LOCATION: | Fairfield Police Station , 198 Stourbridge Road Fairfield Worcestershire B61 9NQ |
| PROPOSAL: | Use of Outbuilding as Independent Dwelling |
| APPLICANTS NAME: | |
| PARISH COUNCIL: | Belbroughton Parish |
| WARD: | Belbroughton And Romsley Ward |
| CASE OFFICER: | Jonathan Pavey-Smith |
| TELEPHONE: | 01527 881689 EXT 1689 |
| jonathan.pavey-smith@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk |
With traditional Christmas carols, Festive songs and entertaining bell ringing, a wonderful Christmas Carol Service was held on Sunday 14 December, followed by an enjoyable social afterwards. Thanks to residents, friends of our Community and the Clent Bell Ringers for coming.
Although electric scooters are available to buy, they are currently illegal to use on public roads, pavements, cycle lanes and pedestrian-only areas unless part of a legal e-scooter loan scheme. As there are no legal schemes in place in Herefordshire or Worcestershire, e-scooters can only be ridden on private land with the permission of the land-owner.
West Mercia Police are actively trying to reduce the anti-social behaviour caused in the community by the illegal use of e-scooters, as well as raising awareness of the law. Anyone found using them in public areas risks having the e-scooter seized by the police. Get smart on e-scooters and watch this video to find out more: https://orlo.uk/Df0Ni
In recent years, there have been an increase in the use of fireworks as part of Christmas and New Year celebrations.
As a rural area with livestock, horses and pets, can we ask that you refrain from setting off fireworks, as the loud bangs and flashes can be very frightening, and can cause injury, and in some cases death, which happened a few years ago.
For many the festive season is a period of good cheer, however, it is not as joyous for some people, and that it can be a difficult time of year. If you need a chat, try calling one of the following who are available to listen: