Finstall Focus Autumn 2023
The latest edition of the parish council’s newsletter, the Finstall Focus, is currently being delivered to all households and is available here: Finstall Focus 11-2023
Christmas Carols Friday 15th December, 7pm
/in News/by ClerkYou are invited to get together with your Finstall neighbours and sing to your heart’s content around the Christmas tree outside Finstall Village Hall.
There will be refreshments including mince-pies, tea and coffee and, for over-18’s only, the locally brewed mulled cider. Sweets for the under-18’s. Start off the Christmas season in true festive community style!
Road closure early notification
/in News/by ClerkWe have been provided with early notification of a planned road closure to take place on 16th January 2024 for one day.
Walnut Lane will be closed to allow for a new / replacement water main. Traffic will be diverted via Dusthouse Lane, St Godwald’s Road and Finstall Road.
| Closure Reason | New / Replacement Water Main |
| Proposed Start Date | 16/01/2024 |
| Proposed End Date | 16/01/2024 |
| Proposed Times | 0800-1700 |
| Location | WALNUT LANE, U22014 (usrn: 04701130), FINSTALL |
| Highway Section Closed From | Junction with B4184 Finstall Road |
| Highway Section Closed From | Junction with C2176 Dusthouse Lane |
Flooding review
/in Consultations, News/by ClerkThe parish council has been asked to comment on the county council’s flood risk management strategy and surface water management plan…
Please note: All responses to this email to be sent to the Flood Risk Management Team flooding@worcestershire.gov.uk by Friday 24th November at the latest.
We are currently in the process of updating the Worcestershire Local Flood Risk Management Strategy and the associated Surface Water Management Plan for the county, which is part of the ongoing development of the county’s Environment Improvement Plan.
Worcestershire County Council as Lead Local Flood Authority is required to develop, maintain, apply and monitor a strategy to manage local flood risk which is consistent with the national strategy. The national strategy was updated in 2020 and the Worcestershire Strategy, which can be found on our website at:
https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/flooding/plans-policies-and-strategies is now also due a refresh. The Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP) forms the risk assessment part of the Worcestershire Strategy.
In order to help us to update the Strategy, we would like your responses to the following questions about the existing one.
- Have you ever looked at/referred to the local flood risk strategy? If you have, did you find it useful/helpful? If so, in what way(s) was it useful?
- Are there things that you would want included in the Strategy that aren’t currently included?
- Is the current structure of the Strategy right? Are the objectives and measures still relevant?
The link to the full Strategy is given above, but for ease of reference the structure of the existing Strategy is as follows.
- Background
- Legislative and Policy Context
- Worcestershire Flood Risk
- Organisational Responsibilities
- Worcestershire Partnerships
- Communities
- Planning
- Actions to Manage Flood Risk
- Flood Risk Management
- Environmental Objectives
The Strategy will not be specifying locations for future flood alleviation schemes – there will be a separate ‘live’ document that does this, updated annually depending on the funding available and any changes to the county wide SWMP (due to locations that experience flooding during the lifetime of the Strategy for example). We intend to undertake a full public consultation on the draft SWMP as well as the draft updated LFRMS, next year (2024).
Please submit your responses on the three questions above to flooding@worcestershire.gov.uk by Friday 24th November at the latest.
Vaping consultation
/in Consultations, News/by ClerkCounty Councillor Kit Taylor, has been in touch to let us know Worcestershire County Council is debating the illegal use of vapes and the view that disposal vapes should be banned, as some of the statistics concerning young people are startling and very worrying.
This is the link to the consultation page Creating a smokefree generation and tackling youth vaping: your views – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) The consultation is open until 6th December.
Kit has asked us to fill in the consultation and distribute this notice of consultation as widely as possible.
Local Elections help wanted
/in News/by ClerkBromsgrove District Council are seeking elections staff. More information available from their website: Elections Staffing and Recruitment – bromsgrove.gov.uk
Your Opinion Matters to Bromsgrove District Council
/in Consultations, News/by ClerkBromsgrove District Council are carrying out a survey to find out what you think about local issues and the services they provide.
This year’s Community Survey is your annual chance to comment on council issues with the results going to councillors and officers to help set priorities for the coming year.
The survey will close at 5pm on Friday 10th November. The e-version is available here, and paper copies can be obtained from the District Council’s Parkside offices, off Market Street.
Review – Polling Districts and Polling Places
/in Consultations, News/by Clerk| Notice of Review of Bromsgrove District Council
Polling Districts and Polling Places Over the next few months Bromsgrove District Council will be undertaking a full formal review of all polling districts and polling places within its area. The review begins with immediate effect – 2nd October 2023. Officers will then draw up proposals in a draft report, which will contain details of representations received, including any of the Interim (Acting) Returning Officer. As part of this process:
More information and a form for those wishing to make representations is available on the website. The details of the existing electoral arrangements, and of the Review as it develops, will be available for inspection between the hours of 10.00am and 4.00pm on any normal working day at: The Council Offices, Parkside, Market Street, Bromsgrove B61 8DA. Details of all representations will also be made available for inspection. Comments must be made in writing by 13 November and representations should be submitted either by letter or by email to: Polling District and Polling Places Review Electoral Services Manager, Town Hall, Walter Stranz Square, REDDITCH, Worcestershire B98 8AH. Email: elections@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk Telephone Helpline: 01527 881421 Website: http://www.bromsgrove.gov.uk/pollingreview2023
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Funding available…
/in News/by Clerk| Funding/Grants |
| Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund – This is a reminder that this National Lottery funding is for organisations that support people and communities in England under severe pressure of increased cost of living and it prioritises organisations supporting low-income households and individuals. Organisations can apply for between £10,000 and £75,000 but they must already run critical services around at least one of the following: food and emergency supplies, emergency shelter, safe spaces, warmth, financial and housing advice and must also be facing both increased demand for these critical services and increased costs of delivering these critical services. The deadline for applications is 16th October and full details can be found at: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/community-organisations-cost-of-living-fund.
Awards for All Funding – Please find attached an email highlighting the important changes to Awards for All funding from 15th November and a link to further information: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/national-lottery-awards-for-all-england
New package of support for Worcestershire businesses – Although aimed at businesses, a number of those within the voluntary sector could also be eligible. Further information can be found at Business support and grants | Worcestershire County Council
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Training courses and workshops in Bromsgrove
/in News/by Clerk| Training / Courses / Workshops |
| Special Educational Needs/Disabilities (SENDIASS) FREE Training Workshops
Please see below details of various FREE SENDIASS Training Workshops for parent carers and professionals across Herefordshire and Worcestershire along with the links to more information and booking details for each workshop. Also see attached SENDIASS Poster. If you have any questions about any of the workshops, or would like to book a session at your setting, group or organisation please email SENDIASSTraining@worcestershire.gov.uk
Workshops for Parent Carers:
Digital Skills Courses at the Libraries This Autumn, Bromsgrove, Redditch, and Rubery libraries are offering a range of Digital Skills courses from Beginners to Entry 3. Learners will be supported to build their confidence in working with computers, improve their job prospects and gain a qualification. Further details can be found on the links below.
Adult English & Maths and Digital & IT Skills Courses – HOW College HOW college are offering functional skills and GCSEs in English and Maths to any adults who are looking for the opportunity to learn in these areas. Or for anyone looking to learn new IT skills or expand their existing knowledge, enrolment is now taking place for various IT based courses. Further details can be found here for Adult English and Maths 23, and here for Digital & IT Skills Academy . There is also the opportunity to learn out in the community, in conjunction with The Sandycroft Centre, here Community at Heart – IT 2023 and here Community at Heart – Reiki 2023 courses will start in September. Full information on both community courses and details on how to book on can be found attached.
*New Dates* Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) Workshops Want to know more about what ABCD actually is? This is a great opportunity to attend a one-day, interactive workshop, presented by the ABCD team. This free, in person ABCD workshop is open to everyone working & living in Worcestershire. Professionals & community groups working to improve community health & wellbeing will find this workshop of interest. With a focus on community building and co-production, ABCD looks at what is strong, building on the gifts (skills, experiences, knowledge & passion) within local communities and connects neighbourhood assets together to build citizen power. The workshop will help attendees: Understand & apply ABCD principles, become aware of the tools & support available in ABCD application; communicate the value of an ABCD approach with teams & partners. Use this link to book and find out more information: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/385734812207?aff=oddtdtcreator
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