Author: FVCA

Planning Application – 56 Bournheath Road

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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
EMAIL	Charlotte.Wood@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

Planning Application – 81 Stourbridge Road

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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
EMAIL	kyle.lander@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

Return of the Advent Calendar

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.

Burglaries On The Rise

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:

REVIEW your home and outbuilding security

PICK UP a copy of the Neighbourhood Watch crime prevention booklet from Foodie Fairfield, Wednesday Social or other Community Association events.

TAKE PART in initiatives that show that as a community we care; taking part in litter picks and washing street signs events makes Billy Burglar think twice.

REPORT suspicious activity.

DO NOT share photos or videos online of what you believe to be suspicious activity; for your safety these images should only be posted with the consent of the police.

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/

Autumn Tidy – Be Part of the Gang

Litter Picking + Road Signs Cleaning

Date: Saturday 12^th 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

Church Yard Tidy

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.

Flood Alleviation

On 3rd July 2026, the North Worcestershire Water Management team and the Natural Flood Management Officer from Worcestershire County Council were joined by The Woodland Trust volunteers and the site manager for Pepper Wood to help create leaky dams to reduce flood risk.

During the morning, 7 leaky dam structures were built within a tributary of the Hockley Brook within Pepper Wood.

These structures are designed to allow base-flow to pass beneath, and during heavy rainfall will slow the flow and cause water to build upstream where it can safely spill out of bank into the woodland area; this will reduce the amount of water that reaches Dordale Road where it creates a flooding hazard.

Digital Switchover – Quick Reminder

Please encourage anyone vulnerable to contact their telephone provider NOW

As you may know, by January 2027, the UK’s old copper telephone network will be switched off. These changes will affect everyone who has or relies on a home phone, particularly for a telecare alarm, medical device, or burglar alarm. For older or vulnerable residents, it can be confusing and potentially risky as ignoring provider messages could mean the services people rely on may be disrupted. It’s important people respond when BT, Virgin Media, O2 or their landline provider, like TalkTalk, Sky, Zen, EE, PlusNet or any other provider contacts them, or even better – DO NOT wait to be contacted and instead contact your provider today and they will be supported through the process. For most, it’s as simple as plugging your phone into your router instead of the wall socket.

Have your say on the future of local governance in Bromsgrove District

Residents, businesses, and community organisations are being invited to share their views on how their communities should be represented in the future.

Bromsgrove District Council has launched an early engagement exercise to gather views on local governance, particularly in areas that do not currently have a parish or town council.

With Local Government Reorganisation expected to change how local government operates, the council is seeking feedback on how decisions affecting local areas should be made in future, and whether further work – including a formal Community Governance Review (CGR) – should be considered.

This engagement is about gathering views only. No decisions have been made.

The survey asks for views on:

· How people currently feel represented locally

· How important local or neighbourhood-level decision making is

· Possible future approaches to local governance

· Whether a formal review of governance arrangements should be explored

Darren Whitney, Electoral Services Manager, said:“Local government is expected to change soon, so this is an important time to understand what communities want in the future.

“That’s why we are asking residents, businesses and organisations to share their views now so we can understand whether there is appetite to explore different ways of representing local communities.”

The survey is open until 23:59 on 9 August 2026 and is available together with more information at www.bromsgrove.gov.uk/local-futures. For further support please contact the council’s Electoral Services team on 01527 881421.

Celebrating 100 Years of Fairfield Church Hall

Even though many of you will know the building that is currently standing as Fairfield Village Hall, its official name is Fairfield Church Hall.

In 1979 the old wooden Church Hall was knocked down and replaced by the Village Hall that stands today. The management of the hall was moved from St. Mark’s to a Committee of Management, elected residents from the community and designated service users.

Back in August/September 1926 there was no Church Hall, with Village activities taking place at Fairfield School. A Church Hall “Building” committee, consisting of Trustees and residents had been formed, and they held their meetings at the school, coordinating fund raising activities, studying building plans & commissioning a contractor to erect the building. By the end of 1926 the Church Hall had been built and formally opened.

Opening Ceremony of St. Mark’s Church Hall

The hall was formally opened on Saturday December 11th 1926 by Lady Georgina Vernon, who was supported on the platform by the Rector (the Rev. Douglas Alner Townsend), Mrs. Townsend, Messrs. W. H. Matty (Hon. Treasurer and Trustee), J. T. G. Davis (Trustee), H. S. Stevens & F. Handley (Churchwardens), J. B. Nickols (Hon. Secretary), W. S. Webb, Mrs. W. Shakespeare Webb & Mrs. W. H. Matty.

Having briefly introducing Lady Georgina Vernon, the Rector asked her to formally Open the Hall, and she proceeded to the door on the west side (veranda door), and with a silver key presented to her by the Contractor (Mr. Grosvenor Workman of Birmingham) unlocked the door and declared the Hall open.

Speeches from the Rector and several other persons followed, and a full report of the opening ceremony appeared the “County Express” & “Bromsgrove Messenger”.

Upwards of 300 people were present for the opening ceremony, the hall was filled to the utmost capacity. Many people had to stand as there was insufficient seating.

By hospitality of Mr. Matty everyone was served with tea, and a collection was taken for the Hall funds, which amounted to £10 10s 6d.

A concert followed the opening ceremony at 7pm, when the hall was again filled to capacity. Dancing was kept up until 11pm, and the day’s proceedings then ended. Everyone being pleased with their achievements and confident of the Hall’s future success.

Celebrating 100 Years

As there is a lot going on in December, with our and other Christmas events, we will mark the centenary of Fairfield Church Hall on Friday 30 October with an afternoon tea, starting at 2.00pm, with a selection of sandwiches, cakes and lashing of tea. During the afternoon, there will be demonstrations from some of our current hall users, dancing & taekwondo. There will also be a display of photos and memories in the Hall foyer, including videos of past pantomimes. Tickets are £8.00 each and can be purchased via our BARTS website (www.bromsgrovearts.org.uk) or from the Community Shop (open during Foodie Fairfield and The Wednesday Social. The Village Hall bar will be open for people wanting something stronger than tea & coffee.

For people unable to attend the Afternoon Tea, the display can be viewed on Saturday 31October, times will be posted on our social media sites and in the eNewsletter.

Do you have any photos or memories that you can share?

Pop them down to the Hall during the morning of Friday 30 October, collect on Saturday evening, during the Halloween Family Event. We’d like to scan your photos and memories, so that they can be kept for years to come.

For catering purposes, deadline for buying tickets is Friday 23rd October.

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