1+ week, 5+ day ago   (260+ words) Until further notice, fridges, freezers and other cooling appliances cannot be accepted through Malvern Hills District Council’s Bulky Waste Collection Service. Residents with existing affected bookings will be contacted directly about refunds or alternative arrangements. Worcestershire County Council has also…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (149+ words) The MP wrote to the Environment Agency after local people raised their concerns about the absence of a plan to mitigate this regular road closure. The Environment Agency confirmed that there was no plan but it will now work with…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (262+ words) The MP urged people to enjoy their local green spaces and visit hospitality and tourism venues which rely on summer trade to prosper and thrive. The popular Abbey Park in Pershore and St Wulstan’s Nature Reserve in Malvern were both…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (272+ words) Visitors were able to meet the teams responsible for managing the landscape, protecting wildlife, maintaining access and preserving this nationally important area for future generations. The day began with a visit from RHS National judges, who stopped at Link Common…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (318+ words) The scheme aims to strengthen local volunteer capacity, whilst improving the condition of the site, with focus on the site’s marsh field, a floodplain meadow habitat with significant restoration potential. Funding will provide the tools, equipment and training needed for…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago   (247+ words) This comes as the government confirmed that it has received 398 bids from over 400 hopeful towns as part of the competition. The shortlisted towns are: Small towns – Ilfracombe, Isle of Bute, Lerwick, Sandown, Strabane, and Stockton Town Centre Ward Medium towns…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago   (326+ words) The Government is reviewing the scheme and Dame Harriett raised the plight of Tenbury people in the House of Commons and called on the Minister to review the support for property owners who are not able to access the FloodRe…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (340+ words) By choosing a source from the site, people can be sure they have met their legal obligation under specific laws to make sure their rubbish is disposed of in a professional manner. People are free to use waste carriers who…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (160+ words) The MP has called for an urgent meeting with Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook MP to press for the Government to reverse the decision. Dame Harriett said: “This is a shocking decision based on out-of-date information which means that central planners…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (281+ words) This is slightly above the Government’s accepted limit of ten per cent. Designation means developers submitting certain major planning applications can choose to bypass the council and instead apply directly to the Planning Inspectorate, which will decide on the council’s…...