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Hallmark acquires Mount Croft care home in Bromsgrove

The company says the 72-bed home on Birmingham Road will continue operating with its existing team after the acquisition.

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Council & civic21 Oct

Bromsgrove Council Adapts to New National Planning Rules

Bromsgrove District Council has adopted new planning decision rules set by Government, with measures to keep residents involved through ward councillors.

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Council & civic17 Oct

Sanders Park Halloween Light Trail: Free Event 31 October

Sanders Park hosts a free Halloween Light Trail on 31 October with illuminated paths, projections, food stalls and funfair. Open 5pm–10pm.

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Council & civic10 Oct

Culture Central Appointed to Skills Programme for Bromsgrove Arts Sector

Culture Central has been appointed to deliver the Local Cultural Sector Skills and Capacity Development Programme for the Bromsgrove area, following a competitive tender process run by ReNEW.

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Council & civic3 Oct

Confident Update on Nailers Yard

Half the office space at Nailers Yard in Bromsgrove is under offer, with two more suites expected to be let by Christmas, the Council has confirmed.

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Council & civic30 Sept

Pink Vehicle Marks Record Year for Business Recycling

Bromsgrove District Council has added a new pink waste vehicle to its fleet following record growth in commercial recycling from local businesses.

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Community28 Sept

Bromsgrove family-support specialist Claire Field wins national innovation award

Claire Field, founder of The Parenting Apart Programme in Bromsgrove, has won the Resolution Innovation Award 2026 for her work with separated families.

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Council & civic23 Sept

Make Your Mark - Become a Creative Producer

Bromsgrove and Redditch are recruiting 16–24-year-olds as Creative Producers to shape local arts and culture. Ten places available on each project.

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Council & civic16 Sept

Rescue Your Recyclables

Bromsgrove District Council is encouraging residents to reconsider what they throw away during Recycle Week 2026, as part of the campaign "Rescue Your Recyclables".

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Health14 Sept

Megan Baker House launches £75,000 appeal to protect Bromsgrove services

Megan Baker House says it needs to raise at least £75,000 by the end of 2026 after grant funding rejections put its services under financial pressure.

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Council & civic9 Sept

More Responses Sought

Bromsgrove District Council is asking residents to complete the My Neighbourhood Survey for 2026 before the closing deadline of 9am on 21 September.

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Council & civic26 Aug

Help Shape Future Improvements to Skateparks

Bromsgrove District Council is seeking feedback on improvements to Sanders Park and St Chad's Park skateparks. Complete a survey by 14 September 2026.

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Council & civic26 Aug

Taking the Ache Out of Arthritis

Bromsgrove District Council is offering free ESCAPE-pain rehabilitation sessions starting 7 September 2026 for residents living with arthritic joint pain.

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Council & civic11 Aug

Change to district housing register confirmed

Bromsgrove District Council has confirmed changes to how residents apply for and bid on affordable housing in the district. A new housing register and allocation system called Bromsgrove Home Choice will replace the current Home Choice Plus this summer.

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Council & civic10 Aug

Calling All Bromsgrove Residents

Bromsgrove District Council is inviting residents to participate in its annual My Neighbourhood Survey, launching on 10 August 2026. The survey closes on 21 September at 9am.

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Council & civic29 Jul

Sanders Park Car Park Extension Work Begins August

Bromsgrove District Council is extending Sanders Park car park from 17 August, adding 23 standard and 6 disabled parking bays over 6-8 weeks.

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Council & civic16 Jul

Sanders Park and Lickey End Win Green Flag Awards

Sanders Park and Lickey End Recreation Ground have been awarded Green Flag status, recognising them as among the best-managed parks in the UK.

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Council & civic15 Jul

Bromsgrove Council Tackles Anti-Social Behaviour

Bromsgrove District Council is supporting Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week to highlight the impact of anti-social behaviour on local communities and the support available to victims.

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