PROPOSED EXTRACTION OF SAND AND GRAVEL AND SUBSEQUENT INFILLING WITH INERT WASTE TO ACHIEVE FULL RESTORATION AT PINCHES (4) QUARRY, WILDMOOR LANE, WILDMOOR
The above application will be considered by the Planning & Regulatory Committee on Tuesday, 24 September. The meeting will commence at 10.00 am and will be held at Wychavon District Council (Civic Centre, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1PT).
Unfortunately, the Council Chamber at County Hall, Worcester is not available due to issues associated with RAAC and therefore the meeting is being held at Wychavon District Council Civic Centre.
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APPLICATION REFERENCE :
24/00804/CUPRIO
APPLICATION TYPE:
COU Prior Approval
DATE ACCEPTED:
08.08.2024
LOCATION:
Land At, Wood Lane Fairfield Worcestershire
PROPOSAL:
Notification for prior approval for the proposed change of use of an agricultural building to one dwellinghouse (Class C3) and associated operational development.
We need some one to take over the booking of tables and gathering of numbers for our monthly Dining Group for next year; January to November.
Each month the Dining Group different eateries, and this monthly activity has grown to become an enjoyable social occasion, which attracts people of all ages.
Currently, the Dining Group meets on a Monday lunchtime, but this is not set in stone, so if inconvenient for you, we could change when the Dining Group meets.
Support will be available, and there will be cover when you are not available.
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APPLICATION REFERENCE :
24/00654/FUL
APPLICATION TYPE:
Full Application
DATE ACCEPTED:
10.07.2024
LOCATION:
Glovers Meadow Farm, Wood Lane Fairfield Worcestershire B61 9NE
Please speak to your elderly neighbours about what is going to happen
Landlines going digital: what you need to know
The technology that we currently use to make landline phone calls is due to be upgraded over the next few years. But what does this mean for you as a landline customer?
Landline phone calls have traditionally been delivered over the old telephone network – this is known as the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
BT has taken the decision to retire the PSTN by December 2025 and other providers plan to follow a broadly similar timescale. This means that in future, landline calls will be delivered over digital technology called Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), which uses a broadband connection.
Why is it happening?
The equipment used in the PSTN was developed and installed in the UK in the 1980s, and is becoming harder and more expensive to maintain. At the same time, telecoms providers are investing in new systems and networks such as full-fibre technology.
So, broadband and phone companies have decided to switch off the old network and deliver landline calls over new digital technology to make sure that our phone services continue into the future.
When is it happening?
Some of this migration to VoIP is already happening for some customers, such as people who have upgraded their home phone and broadband package, or who have moved house. Your landline provider will contact you to let you know when the process to migrate from your old landline to your new telephone service will apply to you.
What do I need to do?
You don’t need to do anything until your provider tells you your telephone service is changing, or until you decide to change your telephone service.
Once a home phone service is moved from PSTN to VoIP, the phone will generally work in the same way as it always has, but it will need to be plugged into a broadband router instead of into the phone socket on your wall. If you need any new equipment – for example, a new router – or if you need a new broadband service installed, your provider should arrange this. It’s important you talk to your provider about how the service will work for you.
This change will affect other devices that rely on a phone line, such as some fire and burglar alarm systems and telecare devices. So, you should mention those devices to your provider and check if these need to be replaced or reconfigured to continue working.
Do I have to have broadband to get the new landline service?
Once the PSTN is switched off, customers who wish to continue having a landline phone, and do not already have broadband, will generally need to have a suitable connection – this is the case even if they don’t use a broadband service. We expect that providers will have a range of options for people in this situation, so customers should not be forced to take out a high-speed broadband package if they do not want to.
Will VoIP phones work in a power cut?
Unlike traditional phones, a phone connected to a broadband router will not work in a power cut, as the router gets its power from the mains.
If you rely on your landline – for example, you don’t have a mobile phone, you’re unable to use a mobile phone or you don’t have mobile signal inside your home – your provider must make sure you are able to contact the emergency services during a power cut. This could be in the form of battery back-up so your landline will continue to work, or giving you a basic mobile phone to use in this situation.
How can I find out more?
If you have any queries or concerns about the migration to VoIP technology, contact your landline or broadband provider. BT will also be holding an information event at Amphlett Hall, Bromsgrove, on Monday 5th August, 12.30pm to 4.00pm, to explain what is happening and to answer any questions you may have.
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APPLICATION REFERENCE :
24/00620/ADV
APPLICATION TYPE:
Application to Display Adverts
DATE ACCEPTED:
17.06.2024
LOCATION:
Bell Service Station, Stourbridge Road Belbroughton Worcestershire DY9 9XU
On Saturday 29th June, Community Volunteers have been out and about across our community carrying out works to help keep our community looking great:
Hedge between Swan bus stop and street signage has been trimmed back. When bird nesting season is over the hedge will need a hard cut back, plus a leaning trunk of tree, partially obscuring vision of signage, will also needs a cut.
Perspex of Wood Lane bus stop cleaned, you can now see through it (photo above).
At height Criminals Beware sign cleaned (before & after photo below) to remind Billy Burglar to keep away. If you see a dirty street sign near you, please help us by giving it a clean. Neighbourhood Watch & SmartWater signage can only help deter if they can be clearly seen. Grubby signs can be an indication that people do not care.
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The Wildmoor Oak to open bringing a beautiful gastropub to Bromsgrove
A beautiful new gastropub is coming to Wildmoor in Bromsgrove with the opening of The Wildmoor Oak next week.
On Monday 20th May the doors will re-open to a much-loved local pub that has been given a top to toe refurbishment putting the heart and soul back into the building, making it a really lovely place to eat, drink and socialise.
More than half a million pounds has been spent on taking the pub, known for sporting a vibrant shade of bright blue, back to its natural form and colour and creating a smart new interior and garden perfect for enjoying top quality seasonal food and drink with relaxed, friendly service from a highly experienced team.
That team is headed up by Bromsgrove locals Bex Wilkins, who grew up in the town, and wife Sarah Robinson, who have spent the last decade at Peach Pubs running award-winning gastropubs across the West Midlands, Warwickshire and further afield.
They will be joined in the kitchen by Head Chef Peter Jackson, who hails from Michelin starred Carters of Moseley in Birmingham and brings with him a love of cooking simple but delicious dishes made with best of British produce.
Together they have given The Wildmoor Oak not just fantastic new food and drink menus, but also a completely new look, staying true to the building’s age and style whilst creating a warm and welcoming interior with real character.
Original wooden floorboards have been stripped back and revarnished, aged antique panels used to decorate the walls along with eco-friendly House of Hackney wallpaper in nature-inspired prints, with a cluster of local artwork. Traditional brass lighting, antique mirrors and a new log burner give the space a cosy feel, and the new bar is painted in deep forest green.
Interior, The Wildmoor OakGarden, The Wildmoor Oak
A mix of old and new dining furniture, comfortable lounge chairs and upholstered banquette seating with elegant William Morris fabrics and velvets in earth tones and burnt orange with pops of colour give everything a stylish yet homely feel.
In keeping with a proper country village pub there is a lovely outside space, with wooden benches and high tables which are great for sitting and enjoying a well-earned pint after a bracing walk, plus a covered patio with tables that seat four comfortably for a bite to eat daytime or evening.
Whether you visit for a drink or two, a light supper or a long Sunday lunch and a good bottle of wine, The Wildmoor Oak is a great pub for any occasion.
Fresh from the kitchen is top notch seasonal food, with regularly changing menus and daily specials created by Peter Jackson using quality ingredients carefully sourced from suppliers he knows and trusts. Aubrey Allen 28 day dry-aged steaks and burgers, free-range chicken, native fish and seafood and British vegetables and fruit in season form the cornerstones of his menu.
Start with Worcester Black Bomber rarebit with sourdough; pig’s head terrine with celeriac slaw and a panzanella and burella salad. Or go classic with a Scotch egg with gherkin pickle or a tasty Minestrone soup and bread.
Scotch Egg with Gherkin Pickle: Minestrone Soup & Bread28 Day Dry-aged Flat Iron Steak with Peppercorn Sauce & Fries
Move onto a main of hake, asparagus and butter sauce; Blythburgh gammon, fried egg, potato hash and mustard parsley sauce or a 28 day dry-aged flat iron steak with peppercorn sauce and fries. End on homemade puddings of berry Eton Mess and sticky toffee pudding, or for a savoury finish, a British cheese selection of Tumworth, Godminster and Beauvale with Peter’s Yard crackers and onion chutney.
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream
Sunday roasts are plentiful, with top quality Aubrey Allen beef, Blythburgh pork and crackling, roast free-range chicken supreme and apricot nut roast, all served with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, spring greens and glazed carrots, rounded off with traditional apple crumble and custard.
There are vegan options as well as a menu children can choose from.
The pub serves English wine with quality bottles of sparkling, white, rosé and red, classic lagers including Cruzcampo and Birra Moretti, cask ales from Purity and Timothy Landlord as well as Brixton IPA and Beavertown’s Neck Oil. There are also traditional and house cocktails including a playful Twisted Vimto of fruity gin, mixed with blueberry, raspberry and grape or Breakfast Martini, a jam infused vodka sour that’s a modern classic with marmalade flavours.
“We’re really excited to be here in the village and on home territory opening The Wildmoor Oak,” says Co-owner Bex Wilkins. “We’ve long wanted to open our own place, having run great gastropubs for others over the years, and when the chance came, we jumped at it. To us, a great experience is about much more then good food and drink – it’s all about the hospitality. And that’s what you’ll find here; great hospitality, restaurant quality food at pub prices, friendly faces and a relaxed, easy-going environment.
“Ours is a pub that you can come to whatever the occasion, whether you’ve just finished a long walk with the dog and want to sit near the fire with a pint of beer or get dressed up and come for a great steak and a nice bottle of wine. The Wildmoor Oak is somewhere you can come any time and have a great time. We can’t wait to welcome you,” she says.
The Wildmoor Oak opens on Monday 20th May and serves good food every day. Opening hours are Monday – Thursday 10am-10pm, Friday and Saturday 10am-11pm and Sunday 10am-10pm. Find out more and book a table by going to https://thewildmooroak.co.uk/, where you can also sign up for news about the pub.
The Wildmoor Oak is at Top Road, Wildmoor, Bromsgrove, B61 0RB. Telephone: 0121 492 2253 hello@thewildmooroak.co.uk
