A public consultation has been launched to help shape new council wards for Bromsgrove District Council. The Local Government Boundary Commission for England wants to hear people’s views on where they live, to help make sure the new wards reflect the size and shape of local communities. An electoral review is being carried out to […]
Age UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire have announced they are closing on 30 September 2024 Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire Announces Closure Due to Financial Challenges. Whilst this is a huge loss to the county, please be aware Age UK Bromsgrove, Redditch and Wyre Forest is NOT closing and remains very much open. It is an […]
It’s Back! Age UK BRWF – Free Home Energy Checks Age UK Bromsgrove, Redditch and Wyre Forest are once again offering FREE Home Energy Checks for older people living locally. Please note that although this service is free, availability is LIMITED. These free Home Energy Checks take 60-90 minutes. Anyone wishing to book an appointment […]
Message from Joanne Birch (West Mercia Police, PCSO, Bromsgrove St John’s) Your local Safer Neighbourhood Team will be at Destination Zone Bromsgrove on Tuesday 1st October at 2.30-3.30pm. Please take this opportunity to raise any concerns you may have and to find out what we are doing to tackle the issues that matter to you. […]
Are you a dog owner and do you care about their welfare? We have received a message from Mike Roberts, Police, Rural Crime Prevention Officer, North Worcestershire who reports on a number of reports recently of livestock worrying, particularly in the Bromsgrove district. Livestock worrying is when loose dogs chase or attack farmed animals and […]
Action Fraud is warning savers to stay vigilant and protect their pensions and investments from fraudsters trying to trick people out of their lifetime savings, as new data reveals £17.7 million lost to pension fraud last year. How can you protect yourself? Unsolicited communication about your pension: If you get a call out of the […]
Our local Primrose Hospice is holding their annual open day on Friday 18th October 2024, from 10am to 3pm (drop in). This is a fantastic opportunity for you to see – firsthand – the vital care and support Primrose Hospice & Family Support Centre offers to our community and how more people can be supported […]
No one should have to sleep rough. You can help change someone’s life by making an alert to local support services through StreetLink. StreetLink is a platform that enables you to alert local authorities and outreach teams to someone sleeping rough, so that they can locate and provide them with needed support. This includes anyone […]
‘Healthy Worcestershire’ is a programme, funded by Worcestershire Public Health and delivered by Solutions 4 Health, offering an integrated range of health improvement services in a way that brings people together and builds social connections. Weekly sessions are being run in local venues within the heart of communities. The aim will be to provide a […]
From Neighbourhood Matters… ONLINE PURCHASE SCAMS Shopping online has become a quick and easy method of shopping and very often a source of bargains, but are these bargains always genuine? However, fraudsters can […]