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Planning Application – Bell Service Station

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APPLICATION REFERENCE :23/00364/FUL
APPLICATION TYPE:Full Application
DATE ACCEPTED:04.04.2023
LOCATION:Bell Service Station, Stourbridge Road Stourbridge Worcestershire DY9 9XU
PROPOSAL:Existing car wash and plant room to be demolished, new single storey extension to existing sales building, 10no. customer parking bays, 2no staff parking bays and 2no. covered Jet Wash bays to be installed
APPLICANTS NAME:–
PARISH COUNCIL:Belbroughton Parish
WARD:Belbroughton And Romsley Ward
CASE OFFICER:Rosie Paget
TELEPHONE:01527 881184
EMAILrosie.paget@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk
  • April 11, 2023 by

Car Key Burglary

Message from: PCSOSimon Cadwallader

West Mercia Police are investigating a number of reported car key burglaries in the Bromsgrove area and we want to reassure the community we are doing all that we can to trace those responsible.

Car Key Burglary is a crime where an individual breaks into a home with the specific aim of removing car keys and stealing a car from that property.

Perpetrators of this crime often ‘work to order’ and will target specific vehicles, based on demand and value. If a criminal is targeting a certain vehicle they will also be targeting the owner, looking for easy ways to exploit their security and get to their keys.

“The most common methods used by thieves are to follow victims’ home or ‘cruise’ around residential areas looking for opportunities. If you think you are being followed or see any suspicious vehicles, take the registration number and report it to the police.”

You can also reduce your chances of becoming a victim of car key burglars with the following simple crime prevention methods which are the most effective way to deter potential thieves:

  • always keep your keys somewhere safe and out of sight
  • always lock your car away safely in the garage, if you have one
  • fit a high quality alarm to your vehicle • use additional security systems such immobilisers and visible security locks
  • always take your keys with you when leaving the vehicle unattended
  • always keep your keys safe and concealed in public places
  • make sure doors, windows, the boot and sunroof are secure whenever you leave your vehicle
  • if you own more than one vehicle, park the lesser valued vehicle behind the more expensive one on the driveway, making it more difficult to remove

It is also important to remember to protect your home:

  • make sure all windows and doors are securely locked
  • install a high quality burglar alarm
  • install an exterior security lighting system

Advice and tips can be found on our website here

If you are the victim of a burglary of any kind, call 999 immediately.

  • April 6, 2023 by

The Big Help Out

Lend a hand. Make a Change.

To mark The King’s Coronation thousands of organisations across the country are getting together to give us all the chance to help out in our own local communities.

Starting on Monday 8th May there will be opportunities for everyone to join in. Whether you are a big or small organisation, a community group or an individual, everyone can get involved, with opportunities for helping hands of all shapes and sizes!

From checking in on someone who’d like a bit of company or volunteering for a charity, the more of us who join in, the bigger help we will be.

Help us to do something amazing.

Bring a picnic to the Recreation Ground on MONDAY 8TH MAY 1pm – 3pm and be part of our community project to refresh the millennium garden and to create a wildflower zone. Bring a paint brush or gardening tools.

Join in, Lend a hand. Make a change.

  • April 6, 2023 by

Exercise & Destress with Friends

The first walk of 2023 will be on Tuesday 18th April, then 16th May, 20th June, 18th July. Meet Fairfield Recreation Ground 10am, unless otherwise advertised.


It is hoped that there will be some Evening Walks, dates are TBC.


Walks are an hour to 2 hours long over gentle terrain, many routes are familiar. Wear suitable clothing & footwear. Dogs allowed (on lead where animals are grazing or crops growing).

  • March 27, 2023 by

Dumping of Grass & Other Garden Waste

We often receive complaints from residents regarding other residents who dump their grass cuttings & garden waste in the hedge or in a field.

According to the law, dumping garden waste anywhere, including in hedgerows, grass verges and woodlands is flytipping. Just because it may eventually compost down, does not make dumping acceptable or permissible.

To report flytipping visit https://www.bromsgrove.gov.uk/my-place/street-cleaning/fly-tipping/report-fly-tipping.aspx

  • March 27, 2023 by

What links Fairfield, ITV and Sainsburys?

We are all TRUSTED PARTNERS of the /together coalition.

The /together coalition, exists to build a kinder, closer more connected communities.

The work that your Community Association does has been recognised, and we are currently the only village group that has been recognised as a trusted partner by the /together coalition, our logo appearing alongside the coalition’s other trusted & corporate partners. Our activities are being used as case studies to hopefully encourage other communities.

Along with the BBC, Bulb energy, HSBC, Scouts and other large organisations, we will be supporting Thank You Day on Sunday 2nd July, and we will be part of the launch on 15th March, so look out for our social media messages.

The /together coalition are coordinating the BIG HELP OUT, a day of volunteering (Monday 8th May) to help mark the King’s Coronation, and the King’s service to our nation. We encourage residents and others in our community to be part of this national initiative and support projects here in Fairfield or elsewhere – details of the Fairfield project will soon be shared.

To see the Fairfield logo appearing alongside other big corporate partners visit
https://together.org.uk/join/#partners

  • March 11, 2023 by

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

FAIRFIELD NEWS IN BRIEF – 1953

(Based on Bromsgrove Messenger Reports)

1953 was the year of our Queen’s Coronation on 2nd June.  Like towns and villages throughout the land, Fairfield set up its own Coronation Committee – chairman

Mr W Fox, secretary Miss Bishop and treasurer Mr Wilkes.  Various events were organised to raise funds for the Big Day.  Mr R Evans acted as MC at a Social and Dance, the new Drama Group put on its first full length production “The Happy Prisoner”, and whist drives were also held.

Coronation Day at Fairfield began with a short service conducted jointly by Mr Savill and Mr WH Bedford, followed by a Ladies fancy dress football match, a cold meal in the Church Hall for older residents, a fancy dress parade and decorated bicycles.  Children had a tea and were given souvenir mugs.  Sports took place until rain sent the revellers back into the Church Hall; at this point it was decided to postpone the bonfire.  Tea and sandwiches were served to all and the children had ice cream, lemonade and oranges.  On the following Saturday evening, Mr Fox lit a huge bonfire on the Rec and the evening ended with the singing of “God Save the Queen”.

Wildmoor also had a “Field Day”.  A marquee on loan from Bromsgrove Rovers Football Club was erected in Mr F Wood’s field by Money Lane crossroads.  There was a fancy dress competition and a tea.  Children i=under 5 were given a crown youngsters received a mug and 35 elderly people received a perpetual calendar.  Mrs Hingley was thanked for her energetic work in organising this event.

Fairfield Ladies Committee bore the expense of laying mains wate to St Mark’s Churchyard to commemorate the Coronation.  Two Almond trees were planted on either side of the War Memorial by Mrs Wilson of Castlebourn and Mrs Eades of The Brook, on behalf of the WI (What became of these Almond trees?  They must have looked really pretty).

The Coronation Committee decided that a clock costing £10 be put in the wall of the Church where all could see it.  A guinea would be sent to the Westminster Abbey Fund and any remaining funds used to provide swings for the children on the Rec.  Letters of thanks had been received from those locals who had been in hospital on Coronation Day and had been sent flowers.

Miss Bishop had organised 3 coach loads from the school to London to see the decorations.  The highlights had been a close view of the Queen and Prince Philip, the changing of the Guard and a visit to the Zoo.

(provided by Margaret Must)

Sadly, the clock face has parted company with the Church wall and is no longer of any benefit to villagers.  It would be good to restore it to commemorate the Coronation in May of King Charles III.