Single fares capped at just £1 on all local bus services.
Hop on board and enjoy stress-free travel for less every Saturday & Sunday this October.
Find out more about bus travel in the county athttps://worcestershire.gov.uk/bustravel
Stoneybridge’s Beacon Barkers has been named a FINALIST in THREE categories at the 2025 Pet Industry Federation Awards:
🏆 Kennel of the Year
🏆 Dog Walking Business of the Year
🏆 Grooming Business of the Year
Winners will be announced early November at the PIF Awards Gala.
It is with great sadness that we have to share the news of the death of Sheila Bretherton, who is now reunited with her husband Eddie Bretherton, who died several years ago.
Sheila was a well known resident, previously living in Dodford, supporting many village events and was a member of the Women’s Institute for many years.
Despite her advancing years and failing hearing, Sheila would, until very recently, continue to attend events, and will be missed.
Our thoughts go out to Sheila’s family, especially to daughter Sarah and son John.
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 : | 25/01035/FUL |
| APPLICATION TYPE: | Full Application |
| DATE ACCEPTED: | 05.09.2025 |
| LOCATION: | The Stables, Lower Madeley Farm Harbours Hill Madeley Heath Worcestershire DY9 9XE |
| PROPOSAL: | Conversion of existing building to residential annexe and replacement roof |
| APPLICANTS NAME: | |
| PARISH COUNCIL: | Belbroughton Parish |
| WARD: | Belbroughton And Romsley Ward |
| CASE OFFICER: | Sarah Hazlewood |
| TELEPHONE: | 01527881720 |
| sarah.hazlewood@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
https://publicaccess.bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk/online-applications/ which is the tool for
viewing applications and making comment electronically.
| APPLICATION REFERENCE : | 25/00899/CUPRIO |
| APPLICATION TYPE: | COU Prior Approval |
| DATE ACCEPTED: | 08.08.2025 |
| LOCATION: | Orchard Stables, Warbage Lane Dodford Worcestershire B61 9BL |
| PROPOSAL: | Change of use from a stable block to a 2 bed bungalow |
| APPLICANTS NAME: | |
| PARISH COUNCIL: | Dodford With Grafton Parish |
| WARD: | Belbroughton And Romsley Ward |
| CASE OFFICER: | David Kelly |
| TELEPHONE: | 01527 881666 |
| david.kelly@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
https://publicaccess.bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk/online-applications/ which is the tool for
viewing applications and making comment electronically.
| APPLICATION REFERENCE : | 25/00928/FUL |
| APPLICATION TYPE: | Full Application |
| DATE ACCEPTED: | 14.08.2025 |
| LOCATION: | 81 Stourbridge Road, Fairfield Worcestershire B61 9LY |
| PROPOSAL: | Conversion of salon to residential accommodation in association with existing dwellinghouse at 81 Stourbridge Road and associated external alterations |
| APPLICANTS NAME: | |
| PARISH COUNCIL: | Belbroughton Parish |
| WARD: | Belbroughton And Romsley Ward |
| CASE OFFICER: | Claire Gilbert |
| TELEPHONE: | 01527 881655 |
| claire.gilbert@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk |
The Bromsgrove District Council Draft Plan is a DRAFT, it could change, with other sites being considered, which include in and around our community.
Even if the final plan does not include sites in Fairfield, Wildmoor or Stoneybridge, any development in neighbouring area will likely have an impact on our local infrastructure, including road and services, e.g. school, doctors, etc.
🗣️ Have Your Say on the Bromsgrove District Council Draft Plan, before the final plan is produced
There are multiple ways to get involved in the consultation:
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📍 Online
Visit: https://bromsgroveplan.commonplace.is
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📧 By Email
Submit your response to:
📩 bromsgroveplan@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk
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📬 By Post
Pick up a paper copy at Catshill Library.
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 : | 25/00903/FUL |
| APPLICATION TYPE: | Full Application |
| DATE ACCEPTED: | 08.08.2025 |
| LOCATION: | Wildmoor Methodist Church, Top Road Wildmoor Worcestershire B61 0RD |
| PROPOSAL: | Change of use and extension of redundant chapel to create a three bed dwelling |
| APPLICANTS NAME: | |
| PARISH COUNCIL: | Belbroughton Parish |
| WARD: | Belbroughton And Romsley Ward |
| CASE OFFICER: | Emily Cox |
| TELEPHONE: | 01527 881699 EXT 1699 |
| emily.cox@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk |
Our Community Shop has turned one and we need your views with regard its future.
We would appreciate your feedback in our online survey. All responses will remain confidential and secure. Thank you in advance for your valuable insights. Your input will be used to ensure that we continue to meet your needs. We appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you in the future.
We have contracted with QuestionPro, an independent research firm, to field your confidential survey responses. Please click on this link to complete the survey:
https://questionpro.com/t/APKtTZ6yqU
Please contact admin@fvca.org.uk with any questions.
The 80th anniversary of VJ Day (Victory over Japan) takes place on Friday 15 August 2025, commemorating the end of the Second World War.
While VE Day (Victory in Europe) marked the end of the war in Europe in May 1945, many thousands of Armed Forces personnel were still engaged in fighting in the Far East. Victory over Japan would come at a heavy price, and Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) marks the day Japan surrendered on 15 August 1945, which ended the Second World War.
Fighting in the Asia-Pacific took place from Hawaii to North-East India. Britain and the Commonwealth’s principle fighting force, the Fourteenth Army, was one of the most diverse in history – more than 40 languages were spoken, and all the world’s major religions represented.
The descendants of many of the Commonwealth veterans of that army are today part of multicultural communities around the world, a lasting legacy to the success and comradeship of those who fought in the Asia-Pacific.
To mark this occasion, we invite you to:
Light a candle during the evening of 15 August and place a symbol of peace in your window, download an outline of a dove, you may wish to ask a child to colour it in, and in the space provided write down your Pledge of Peace.
Please take a photo of your candle and your symbol & pledge of peace and share on our social media accounts (tagging in our handle), or email admin@fvca.org.uk for us to share.
We are also asking the community to write a short poem or your thoughts on the theme of peace. Pop your poem in the Village Hall letterbox or email it to admin@fvca.org.uk by 12th August. Our plan is to share these poems on our website and in the village hall’s front window, so that they can be read on 15 August.