Information boards have been installed to welcome visitors to the Fairfield Forest, explaining the different approaches to creating this new forest.
Visitors are asked to stick to the newly created paths and to be mindful that in some areas sheep are grazing.
Despite the poor growing season, standards remained high at this year’s Produce Show, held on Saturday 8 August. Organised by our local Women’s Institute, this annual event remains a highpoint in our village calendar. Huge thanks to the W.I. team, led by Ilse, for pulling off another fantastic show.
Also thanks to everyone that entered, and to all supporters & volunteers.
Below is a short (1 min 15 secs) video of entries and winners (which includes non-W.I. members).
This year’s overall winner was Maggie Mason.
See you next year.
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 : | 26/00565/FUL |
| APPLICATION TYPE: | Full Application |
| DATE ACCEPTED: | 20.07.2026 |
| LOCATION: | Delamere , Middle Road Wildmoor Worcestershire B61 0BS |
| PROPOSAL: | Proposed single-storey outbuilding to form garage with proposed hardstanding works to form driveways |
| 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
https://publicaccess.bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk/online-applications/ which is the tool for
viewing applications and making comment electronically.
| APPLICATION REFERENCE : | 26/00719/S73 |
| APPLICATION TYPE: | Section 73 Application |
| DATE ACCEPTED: | 15.06.2026 |
| LOCATION: | Orchard Barn , Dordale Road Bournheath Worcestershire B61 9JX |
| PROPOSAL: | Removal of condition 3 (permitted development right removal) on application B/18719/1989 (conversion of redundant barn to three houses) |
| 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
https://publicaccess.bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk/online-applications/ which is the tool for
viewing applications and making comment electronically.
| APPLICATION REFERENCE : | 26/00799/PIP |
| APPLICATION TYPE: | Permission in Principle |
| DATE ACCEPTED: | 02.07.2026 |
| LOCATION: | 56 Bournheath Road, Fairfield Worcestershire B61 9HW |
| PROPOSAL: | Subdivision of plot and erection an additional detached dwelling. |
| APPLICANTS NAME: | |
| PARISH COUNCIL: | Belbroughton Parish |
| WARD: | Belbroughton And Romsley Ward |
| CASE OFFICER: | Charlotte Wood |
| TELEPHONE: | 01527 64252 Ext 3412 |
| Charlotte.Wood@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 : | 26/00762/FUL |
| APPLICATION TYPE: | Full Application |
| DATE ACCEPTED: | 26.06.2026 |
| LOCATION: | 81 Stourbridge Road, Fairfield Worcestershire B61 9LY |
| PROPOSAL: | Windows and door alterations to frontage. |
| APPLICANTS NAME: | |
| PARISH COUNCIL: | Belbroughton Parish |
| WARD: | Belbroughton And Romsley Ward |
| CASE OFFICER: | Kyle Lander |
| TELEPHONE: | 01527 881444 |
| kyle.lander@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk |
This year Fairfield will once again recreate a neighbourhood Advent Calendar.
What is a Village Advent Calendar?
On a given date, something festive is placed in the window (or garden) of a property in Fairfield, that can be viewed by people passing by. The display staying in place until the end of Christmas day. Examples of displays are: Christmas wreaths, The whole Nativity Scene, Candles, Father Christmas, Twelves Days of Christmas, Santa & Rudolf in the snow, Winter tree wonderland, and so on.
How can I take part?
Email clare@vintdunlop.co.uk with your address details, your preferred “unveil” date (1st to 24th December) and an outline of your display. We will then confirm your calendar “unveil” date.
For the Advent Calendar to work, displays must not be unveiled until the stated “unveil” date.
Then, during December, residents and visitors can wander around the village, enjoying the festive displays. We will publish a map of properties taking part in late November, this can be downloaded from the village website’s Festive Fairfield page Festive Fairfield – Fairfield Village Community Association (fvca.org.uk), a map will also get posted on the village hall (outside) noticeboard.
If you visit a display, take a photo and share on our twitter feed @Fairfield_Info or email it to us admin@fvca.org.uk
If you are looking for inspiration, checkout some of the previous displays.
This is such a lovely way to celebrate the lead up to Christmas Day in the village.
In the first five months of 2026 there were 4 burglaries in Fairfield, Wildmoor & Stoneybridge; in the whole of 2025 there was one burglary and in 2024 there were 4 burglaries.
There has also been several attempted burglaries in recent months.
Please:
If you are not already signed up, join our Neighbourhood Watch Group https://fvca.org.uk/neighbourhood-watch/ and subscribe to our eNewsletter https://fvca.org.uk/
Litter Picking + Road Signs Cleaning
Date: Saturday 12th September
Time: 10.30
Meet: Village Hall
Litter Pick: Equipment provided
Road Signs Cleaning: Please bring bucket and cloths
Have pride in where you live
Thank You
Saturday 5th September
Arm yourself with shears, secateurs and rakes, we need your help in keeping our village church yard tidy.
Stop by anytime during the morning, whether you can give 30 minutes or a couple of hours, your help in keeping our village church yard tidy will be greatly appreciated.