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
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| 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 |
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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.
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| 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:
With band members only 15 years of age, Dead Spirit Music led last ROCK AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE on Wednesday 17 December, with vocal support from the audience.
Huge thanks to everyone who came to our Festive Fairfield event. We hope you enjoyed the evening.
With tunes from the Great American Songbook, a sprinkling of festive songs and, at the end of the show, an unexpected audience participation, singing and dancing’s to New York, New York (written by John Kander and Fred Ebb and popularized by Frank Sinatra), the Midland Concert Orchestra’s A Hint of Christmas, held on Sunday 30 November, did not disappoint.
Huge thanks to the very talented Midland Concert Orchestra and to our wonderful audience.
Christmas is just around the corner, and there’s a bumper crop of interesting stories this month. From keeping your home safe over the festive period, to celebrating wonderful Neighbourhood Watch volunteers, and a free webinar on Domestic Abuse.
To read this month’s issue, CLICK HERE
As the Cyclamen flowers fade away, the Pansies start to bloom in the Community planter (Yew Tree Lane – Stourbridge Road junction), maintained by dedicated volunteers, thank you
We need YOU to be part of our Nativity on Christmas Eve, 4pm in the Village Hall. 16 adults are needed to fill the various parts, our readthrough will be on Thursday 11th December 7pm – 7.30pm in St. Mark’s (wrap up warm, there’s no heating). Please help bring joy to the season. There’s no need to memorise the script.
Over the past three years across the three counties that make up the West Mercia Police Force there have been 13 fatalities and 132 serious injuries on the roads where alcohol has been a contributory factor. An additional 24 fatalities and 100 serious injuries have occurred involving drugs.
Each one of these is a loved one lost. Each one is a life cut short.
There really is no excuse if you are caught driving over the influence of drink or drugs. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impair your ability to drive.
Throughout December West Mercia Police are supporting Operation Limit, the national drink and drug drive operation. Part of this will be raising awareness of the consequences of driving under the influence but also high profile enforcement, continuing the work that takes place 24/7 throughout the year. Highlighting the issues around driving under the influence of alcohol is forming part of an overall month long campaign, Operation Christmas Presence, aimed at helping keep everyone safe this festive season.
Don’t risk it for the sake of one drink this Christmas.
Warning to motorists ahead of Christmas festivities | West Mercia Police
No sooner has the threat of Black Friday passed, that we enter the full-on Christmas shopping period, and once again the criminals will want to tempt the unwary online with those “too good to be true” offers.
So, what are the options, face the crowds in the shopping malls, or relax at home and do the Christmas Shop online?
Whilst the internet is the first port of call for Christmas Gift bargains for many in terms of speed, convenience and savings, it also provides a great opportunity for Fraudsters to profit at your expense.
Even when you have been wary throughout the year with your online shopping, it can be so easy to be caught out in the heat of the moment in the rush up to Christmas when our minds are elsewhere, or just too busy to carry out a check to see if that “bargain” really is a bargain.
Also, beware of those Phishing emails claiming to be from genuine charities and playing on the season of goodwill. They may even display seemingly genuine logos for national charities, such as Red Cross or Salvation Army, but the charity will never see your money.
So always go directly to the chosen charity’s website to donate, and always beware of door to door, and street collectors if they cannot show genuine identification for the actual charity. So once again, it is safer to donate to that charity direct.
Therefore, once again, please make family members aware, particularly those in the vulnerable age groups. Especially be mindful when shopping on Social Media platforms, as this is by far the most likely medium for shopping and auction frauds to take place.
HOW TO STAY SAFE
So online shoppers are urged to protect their accounts. Do use secure payment methods to stay ahead of the threat from fraudsters who are particularly active with the build-up in Christmas shopping online.
· Protect your accounts: set up 2-step verification and use 3 Random Word passwords to prevent Cyber criminals gaining access to any of your accounts (see Three random words – NCSC.GOV.UK)
· Be wary about where you shop online – check out Online Retailers, especially ones you have not used before and make sure they are legitimate
· Don’t pay for goods or services by bank transfer unless you know and trust the person. Payments via bank transfer may not offer you sufficient protection if you become a victim of fraud.
· Pay Securely: use a Credit Card when shopping online as most major Credit Card companies protect online purchases. Also using a Credit Card rather than a Debit Card means your main bank account will not be affected if your details are stolen.
· Whenever you pay always look for the “Closed Padlock “symbol in the web address bar showing your connection is secure
· Finally, Do not let Christmas come early for criminals and fraudsters
The following planning application is available to view and comment on. Please use this
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| APPLICATION REFERENCE : | 25/01311/PIP |
| APPLICATION TYPE: | Permission in Principle |
| DATE ACCEPTED: | 06.11.2025 |
| LOCATION: | Land At, Mount Road Fairfield Worcestershire |
| PROPOSAL: | Proposed development of three new dwellings |
| APPLICANTS NAME: | |
| PARISH COUNCIL: | Bournheath Parish |
| WARD: | Belbroughton And Romsley Ward |
| CASE OFFICER: | Emily Cox |
| TELEPHONE: | 01527 881699 EXT 1699 |
| emily.cox@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk |
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| APPLICATION REFERENCE : | 25/01223/FUL |
| APPLICATION TYPE: | Full Application |
| DATE ACCEPTED: | 06.11.2025 |
| LOCATION: | 4 Mount Road, Fairfield Worcestershire B61 9LW |
| PROPOSAL: | Proposed side and rear extensions to bungalow with loft conversion to facilitate use of roof space with three dormer windows and a roof extension consisting of a hip-to-gable extension, with associated alterations and solar panels to the roof slope |
| APPLICANTS NAME: | |
| PARISH COUNCIL: | Bournheath Parish |
| WARD: | Belbroughton And Romsley Ward |
| CASE OFFICER: | Holly Johnston |
| TELEPHONE: | 01527 881258 |
| holly.johnston@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk |
The following planning application is available to view and comment on. Please use this
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| APPLICATION REFERENCE : | 25/01189/REM |
| APPLICATION TYPE: | Approval of Reserved Matters |
| DATE ACCEPTED: | 10.11.2025 |
| LOCATION: | 39 Parish Hill, Bournheath Worcestershire B61 9JH |
| PROPOSAL: | Submission of Reserved Matters (landscaping) pursuant to outline planning permission 25/00055/OUT |
| APPLICANTS NAME: | |
| PARISH COUNCIL: | Bournheath Parish |
| WARD: | Belbroughton And Romsley Ward |
| CASE OFFICER: | Sharron Williams |
| TELEPHONE: | 01527 534061 Ext 3372 |
| sharron.williams@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk |
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| APPLICATION REFERENCE : | 25/00816/FUL |
| APPLICATION TYPE: | Full Application |
| DATE ACCEPTED: | 18.07.2025 |
| LOCATION: | Land At, Wood Lane Fairfield Worcestershire |
| PROPOSAL: | Construction of Dwelling to replace existing barn approved for residential. |
| APPLICANTS NAME: | |
| PARISH COUNCIL: | Belbroughton Parish |
| WARD: | Belbroughton And Romsley Ward |
| CASE OFFICER: | Catherine Pearce |
| TELEPHONE: | 01527 881670 |
| catherine.pearce@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk |
On Sunday 9th November 2025, our community gathered at the War Memorial to remember those members of the armed forces and civilians who died in service of our nation. Wreaths were laid by the Parish Council, Community Association, Women’s Institute & Fairfield First School.
Thank you to everyone who came, the collection raised £145.05, which will be donated to the Royal British Legion.
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| APPLICATION REFERENCE : | 25/01233/CPL |
| APPLICATION TYPE: | Certificate Proposed Lawful Use/Dev |
| DATE ACCEPTED: | 23.10.2025 |
| LOCATION: | 8 Stoneybridge, Belbroughton Worcestershire DY9 9XT |
| PROPOSAL: | Rear Elevation Dormer. |
| APPLICANTS NAME: | |
| PARISH COUNCIL: | Belbroughton Parish |
| WARD: | Belbroughton And Romsley Ward |
| CASE OFFICER: | Kyle Lander |
| TELEPHONE: | 01527 881444 |
| kyle.lander@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk |
LUXlife magazine applauds the winners of this year’s Hospitality Awards, which includes Bromsgrove Arts, winning best community arts venue in Worcestershire.
TheLUXlife Hospitality Awards recognise businesses and individuals going above and beyond for their clients, customers, and guests in the hospitality industry, and the team at LUXlife is proud to announce the tenth instalment of this esteemed programme.
Awarded with Best Historical Slovenian Walking Tours Provider 2025, The Crow’s Flight graces the cover of this year’s Hospitality Awards’ magazine. It’s LUXlife’s pleasure to applaud The Crow’s Flight for its dedication, especially because “true luxury begins with human connection”. Bringing people together and helping them to create memories to last a lifetime, through meaningful connection and adventure, this award-winning tour provider continues to elevate what it means to be part of the hospitality industry.
Of course, LUXlife is delighted to announce all of this year’s successful businesses, and the individuals behind them, as the hospitality industry continues to thrive. From restaurants to wineries, travel services to yacht catering experiences, and so much more, the 2025 programme is varied, influential, and a milestone for both the awardees and LUXlife.
Awards Coordinator Melissa Bramall commented on the winners within 2025’s Hospitality Awards: “Our commitment to recognising and rewarding businesses for their craft is something that remains unwavering. It is always a delight to be part of a team dedicated to acknowledging excellence and providing opportunities for that excellence to be showcased, and I want to congratulate our winners again for their hard work.”
Bromsgrove Arts is a Fairfield Village Community Association initiative, a spokesperson for the Community Association said: “We are bowled over with winning this award, which recognises the fantastic service our volunteers deliver to enable us to bring people together and to reduce loneliness & social isolation by using cinematic and performing arts; it is they, along with all our audience supporters, that make our Bromsgrove Arts initiative what it is today, a warm, welcoming community arts initiative.”
To find out more about these prestigious awards, and the dedicated establishments that have been selected for them, please visit https://lux-life.digital/lux_awards/global-hospitality-awards/ where you can view the winners supplement and full winners list.
Bromsgrove Arts
Fairfield Village Community Association launched Bromsgrove Arts (BARTS) in 2019, a Community Entertainment initiative, based at Fairfield Village Hall (B61 9LZ), that use cinematic and live performing arts to bring people together and to reduce loneliness & social isolation. The BARTS programme is varied, and includes National Theatre Live, Andre Rieu, and movie screenings, and has become a popular venue giving quality live music and small-scale professional touring drama a platform to shine.
Delivered by a team of volunteers, the BARTS team aim to keep ticket & bar prices affordable, and there is no booking fee when purchasing tickets online.
For information and advanced tickets for all events visit www.bromsgrovearts.org.uk
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| APPLICATION REFERENCE : | 25/00931/CUPRIO |
| APPLICATION TYPE: | COU Prior Approval |
| DATE ACCEPTED: | 10.09.2025 |
| LOCATION: | Land Adjacent, Dordale Road Bournheath Worcestershire |
| PROPOSAL: | Conversion of an existing agricultural building to 2 No. dwellings |
| APPLICANTS NAME: | |
| PARISH COUNCIL: | Belbroughton Parish |
| WARD: | Belbroughton And Romsley Ward |
| CASE OFFICER: | Claire Gilbert |
| TELEPHONE: | 01527 881655 |
| claire.gilbert@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk |
On Thursday 4th September, residents from our community joined the residents of Belbroughton and Chaddesley Corbet to welcome our new priest Rev. Chloë Hewett.
The service was led by Bishop Martin Gorick (Bishop of Dudley & Acting Bishop of Worcester) and supported by the Archdeacon of Worcester (Mark Badger) with clergy from across the West Midlands also in attendance.
The Licencing and Installation service was held in a packed Holy Trinity Church, which was also had a sizable number of people from church where Chloë undertook her training. Following the formal service everyone enjoyed a buffet supper at Belbroughton Church Hall, the food kindly provided by volunteers from all three churches in the group.
Welcome Chloë to Fairfield, Wildmoor & Stoneybridge.
Residents and local farmers came together on Sunday 12th October for our village Harvest Festival service. Despite the low numbers supporting this annual village event, the generosity of those people attending was fantastic, with several boxes of food being donated to Dodford Children’s Farm and a similar number to Bromsgrove’s Basement Project. The collection was shared with The Royal Countryside Fund, which supports farmers and rural community, the fund receiving £55.00.
Huge thanks for all your kind donations, and to the team that decorated the church, it looked amazing.
This year’s Remembrance Service will be held on Sunday 9th November, a short act of remembrance will be held at the village war memorial, starting 10.50am.
Over the coming weeks large Poppies will be placed around the village by a group of fantastic volunteers: Ian, Dannii, Paula, Bryn, Dave and Sharon. These poppies have been purchased from the Royal British Legion, funded by the Community Association. They will hopefully symbolise our community’s collective remembrance of those people who died in time of war.
Individuals may wish to buy their own large Poppy for their property; each poppy comes supplied with two nylon cable ties so it can be secured to multiple items; the nylon ties can be recycled with your plastic waste. The poppy can be used both inside, like in your window, and also outdoors, so that you can display your poppy with pride. The poppy measures 40cm (H) x 36cm (W) (widest part). All money raised will go to the Royal British Legion.
We will have a few poppies left over after decorating the village. If you would like to buy one of these, please email admin@fvca.org.uk
The District Council’s Draft Housing Plan suggests sites in neighbouring area. Even though the current plan does not propose any large scale developments in our community, this could change as the plan progresses, as they have identified some potential sites. Any development in neighbouring areas will have an impact on our local infrastructure and services.
PLEASE HAVE YOUR SAY – Consultation Closes 5pm Monday 20th October
Members of the public are being reminded to be on their guard against criminals claiming to be from the police in a scam known as ‘courier fraud’.
The warning follows an incident in Bromsgrove last week where a man rang a woman in her 80s and pretended to be a police officer from London.
On Tuesday (23 September) a man claiming to be from “Paddington police station” asked the woman to go to her bank and withdraw £5,000. A ‘courier’ then attended her address to pick up the money.
The woman contacted police last Thursday worried the fraudster would attempt to gain further funds from her and an investigation was launched.
Courier fraudsters will attempt to convince people they are legitimate police officers, often claiming to be from the ‘fraud squad’ or ‘New Scotland Yard’ for example.
But they are not genuine officers. They are in fact the very criminals they claim to be targeting when they target their potential victims.
Tactics often deployed by these con artists include attempting to persuade people to part with cash or expensive items like watches which are later collected by a fake courier such as a taxi driver who is working with the bogus police officer on the phone.
The caller will tell their victim to call 999 or 101 to confirm the details to police, except they stay on the phone so when they pick up again thinking they have dialled police, they instead speak to another person pretending to be an officer.
Other ways they attempt to deceive are to claim to be a police officer calling to say your bank card had been used for a fraudulent transaction.
The fraudster would then lie about an investigation being conducted, that they would cancel the victim’s cards but to do this they had to hand them over to be collected by a fake colleague.
They can sound convincing as they might mention an address and basic details about bank accounts before asking them to place cards in an ‘safe place’ outside their home or another specified location.
Incidents like these are being tackled as part of Operation Prospero, which directly targets offenders posing as police officers, working in conjunction with Action Fraud, the UK’s national fraud and cyber-crime reporting centre.
For more information about door-to-door and courier fraud please visit Door-to-door and courier fraud | West Mercia Police
Anyone who thinks they may have been contacted by a bogus police officer should call 101 or report it via our website Report a crime | West Mercia Police . Always call 999 in an emergency.
Our annual Harvest Festival service will be on Sunday 12th October, starting 11.15am at our village church.
This short service will include upbeat songs and poems, and the charities being supported are Royal Countryside Fund, Dodford Children’s Farm and the Basement Project
Please do join us
Police Officers from North Worcestershire Police are working in partnership with Hereford & Worcester Fire & Rescue to offer eligible residents a free home fire safety check, please read the below information and follow the link to find out more.
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service provide fire safety advice to everyone. A Home Fire Safety Visit (HFSV) can also be carried out for the more vulnerable such as the elderly, people living alone and those with reduced mobility. The visit carried out by uniformed Fire Crew or Prevention Technicians includes a home safety check to help reduce the risk of fire in the home, including the checking and fitting of smoke alarms where required. This includes alarms suitable for those with a hearing impairment and giving advice on a fire escape plan.
For further information go to:
www.hwfire.org.uk/advice/book-a-home-fire-safety-visit/
Or call Hereford & Worcester Fire & Rescue Service’s Prevention Department on:
0800 032 1155
To see if you are eligible for a Home Fire Safety Check complete this short online questionnaire: www.safelincs.co.uk/hfsc
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
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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
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| 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.
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 : | 25/00865/CUPRIO |
| APPLICATION TYPE: | COU Prior Approval |
| DATE ACCEPTED: | 30.07.2025 |
| LOCATION: | Hill Top, Warbage Lane Dodford Worcestershire B61 9BL |
| PROPOSAL: | Change of use of former grading house and office area |
| 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 |
STOURBRIDGE ROAD TO CLOSE 11th August 8.30am – 15th August between Swan Lane and Stoneybridge Island, and no 147 & 318 bus services will be servicing the village. During works, a road closure will be in place.
The road closure has been scheduled so that footpath reconstruction can take place in the hollloway.
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 : | 25/00760/CPL |
| APPLICATION TYPE: | Certificate Proposed Lawful Use/Dev |
| DATE ACCEPTED: | 04.07.2025 |
| LOCATION: | 4 Mount Road, Fairfield Worcestershire B61 9LW |
| PROPOSAL: | Single storey side extension with 4.7m width. Height to ridge of 3.9m |
| APPLICANTS NAME: | |
| PARISH COUNCIL: | Bournheath Parish |
| WARD: | Belbroughton And Romsley Ward |
| CASE OFFICER: | Mr David Edmonds |
| TELEPHONE: | 01527 881345 |
| david.edmonds@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 : | 25/00747/FUL |
| APPLICATION TYPE: | Full Application |
| DATE ACCEPTED: | 02.07.2025 |
| LOCATION: | 32 Parish Hill, Bournheath Worcestershire B61 9JQ |
| PROPOSAL: | SINGLE STOREY FRONT EXTENSION |
| APPLICANTS NAME: | |
| PARISH COUNCIL: | Belbroughton Parish |
| WARD: | Belbroughton And Romsley Ward |
| CASE OFFICER: | Holly Johnston |
| TELEPHONE: | 01527 881258 |
| holly.johnston@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk |
Regulation 18 of the Town and Country (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012
Bromsgrove District Council is in the process of reviewing and replacing the Bromsgrove District Plan (adopted January 2017), which will set out where new housing, employment and other development alongside its supporting infrastructure will take place over the next 15 years.
This consultation is all about further fact-finding and identifying where the Council needs to prepare or commission additional evidence to inform the preparation of the Local Plan as it progresses. The sites and the draft Development Strategy that are being consulted upon now is an initial draft and additional information is needed from you. A lot of information is already known about the all the sites submitted to date, but local knowledge from residents and stakeholders is invaluable to inform the plan-making process.
To view the consultation documents and to respond to the consultation, please visit our consultation platform Commonplace:
https://bromsgroveplan.commonplace.is.
Alternatively, to view consultation documents, see upcoming consultation events, and view the privacy notice please visit:
https://www.bromsgrove.gov.uk/bromsgroveplan
Paper copies can be viewed at:
• Alvechurch Library: Birmingham Road, Alvechurch, Birmingham, B48 7TA
• Bromsgrove Library: Parkside, Market Street, Bromsgrove, B61 8DA
• Catshill Community Library: The Community Room Catshill, Middle School, Meadow Road Catshill, Bromsgrove, B61 0JW
• Hagley Library: Worcester Road, Hagley, Stourbridge, DY9 0NW
• Wythall Library: Woodrush Community Hub, Shawhurst Lane, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5JW
If you have any queries please contact bromsgroveplan@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk or call 01527 881211
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 : | 25/00665/CPL |
| APPLICATION TYPE: | Certificate Proposed Lawful Use/Dev |
| DATE ACCEPTED: | 09.06.2025 |
| LOCATION: | Stonehenge , Top Road Wildmoor Worcestershire B61 0RB |
| PROPOSAL: | Hip to Gable conversion and addition of dormer. |
| APPLICANTS NAME: | |
| PARISH COUNCIL: | Belbroughton Parish |
| WARD: | Belbroughton And Romsley Ward |
| CASE OFFICER: | Kyle Lander |
| TELEPHONE: | 01527 881444 |
| kyle.lander@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk |
Giant Hogweed has been found growing on the verge of A491 on both sides of the entrance to Wildmoor Quarry.
One is already in bloom, two have buds and there are others currently in leaf. Potentially a public health issue if someone comes into contact with the plant, so PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH.
Worcestershire Highways have been notified.
Giant hogweed is an immensely tall umbellifer (can grow up to 5 metres tall) that displays large, white, umbrella-like clusters of flowers. Its hollow stem is ridged and purple-spotted, and its leaves are large and divided.
The plant produces phytotoxic sap. The sap contains photosensitizing furanocoumarins, which in contact with human skin and combined with UV radiation cause skin burnings. Damaged skin will heal very slowly. Contact can also develop into phytophotodermatitis. This is a type of skin condition that flares up in sunlight and for which there is no straightforward treatment. The intensity of the reaction depends on individual sensitivity. The danger to human health complicates eradication efforts.
If you come across Giant Hogweed elsewhere in Fairfield, Wildmoor or Stoneybridge, please contact us, admin@fvca.org.uk, so that we can monitor and report.
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 : | 25/00595/PIP |
| APPLICATION TYPE: | Permission in Principle |
| DATE ACCEPTED: | 16.05.2025 |
| LOCATION: | Primrose Nurseries, Fairfield Road Bournheath Worcestershire B61 9JJ |
| PROPOSAL: | Erection of up to 6 dwellings |
| APPLICANTS NAME: | |
| PARISH COUNCIL: | Bournheath Parish |
| WARD: | Belbroughton And Romsley Ward |
| CASE OFFICER: | Rosie Paget |
| TELEPHONE: | 01527 881184 |
| rosie.paget@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk |