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Work starts on 'one of the most poorly surfaced pavements' in town

2 days ago | bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk | Charlotte Albutt

2 1/1 WORK has started on fixing "one of the most poorly surfaced pavements" in Droitwich. Worcestershire County Council will temporarily repair the pavement on Marhon Close after chunks of concrete were dislodging from its surface. Dan Birch,county councillor for Droitwich East, admitted the section of path is one of the most poorly surfaced in the area but is relieved the issue will be resolved.
Public consultation on plans for 9,000 homes after council vote

1 week ago | bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk | Jack Rawlins

It comes after Bromsgrove District councillors today (June 19) voted to send a draft Development Strategy to control long-term growth in the area out to public consultation. The strategy sets out how a local plan could handle growth requirements up to 2043. Set by the government, the requirements include the need for approximately 9,000 new homes and the infrastructure to support that.
Bromsgrove digital agency celebrates fourth anniversary

1 week ago | bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk | Matty Airey

Sherbet Donkey, based in Bromsgrove, has grown rapidly since its launch in 2021, expanding from a team of four to 45 employees and earning recognition as the UK’s fastest-growing SEO agency for the past two years. Loki Hinton-Bowen, founder and managing director of Sherbet Donkey, said: "What we’ve achieved in four years is extraordinary. "But we’re only just getting started.
Bromsgrove business psychologist named national award finalis

1 week ago | bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk | Matty Airey

Clare Radford, founder and director of & Culture Consultancy, is in the running for the Randal Foundation Entrepreneur of the Year category at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2025. The business leader, who is based in Hagley and studied at King Edward VI College in Stourbridge, is being recognised for her work in leadership development and culture change. Ms Radford said: "I spent many years working in and working with big consultancies who can be pretty unscrupulous in the way they work.
Wythall Fun Run welcomes blind and visually impaired runners

1 week ago | bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk | Matty Airey

The event, taking place at Wythall Park on Sunday, June 22, will include guide runners, specific support along the route, dedicated event village spaces and inclusive sports taster sessions. Event organisers Wythall Community Association, Events of the North, and Worcestershire County Council have collaborated with Sensory Matters Worcestershire (previously known as Sight Concern Worcestershire) to achieve this.
Draft plan earmarks possible sites for 9,280 new homes across Bromsgrove

1 week ago | bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk | Jack Rawlins

The plan, which will control the long-term development of the Bromsgrove District for up to the next 20 years, is set to be discussed by councillors at an extraordinary meeting on Thursday (June 19). Members will be considering launching a consultation on the Bromsgrove District Local Plan: Draft Development Strategy (DDS). In response to new government targets, the draft development strategy contains possible development sites on greenbelt land across the district.
Town criers from all over the country compete in Worcestershire competition

1 week ago | bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk | Jack Rawlins

The National Championship of the Ancient and Honourable Guild of Town Criers in Bromsgrove was held on Saturday 14 June, in a day filled with fun, friendship and tradition. 25 Town Criers from around the UK, and also one from Australia, entered the competition. Two rounds of cries, where each Town Crier took their turn in an order which had been drawn previously, were held.
Pianist, cellist and 10-year-old recorder player triumph in Bromsgrove competition

1 week ago | bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk | Matty Airey

The Bromsgrove International Young Musicians’ Competition, known as The Bromsgrove, drew talent from around the world and was held at Routh Concert Hall at Bromsgrove School. This year’s winner was 23-year-old British pianist Madeleine Brown, who impressed the judges with pieces by Serocki and Scriabin. Ms Brown said: "It was a wonderful experience to be in such a great concert environment, it didn’t feel like a competition.
Bromsgrove School recognised for cyber security education

1 week ago | bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk | Matty Airey

The recognition comes from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) as part of its CyberFirst schools recognition scheme, which highlights schools delivering outstanding computer science and cyber security education. CyberFirst gold is the highest level of recognition in the scheme. The NCSC said Bromsgrove School earned the award in part due to its support for other schools and its efforts to promote best practice across the sector.
Popular card and gift shop up for prestigious national award

2 weeks ago | bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk | Jack Rawlins

Lily Blue Gifts & Home, an independent cards, gifts and homewares shop located on Hagley High Street, has been named as a finalist for Best Independent Greeting Card Retailer in the Midlands, after being nominated by one of their long-time card suppliers, Wendy Jones-Blackett. Six other small businesses have been shortlisted in the category, with the winner being revealed at a sparkling awards ceremony on Thursday, July 3, at London’s The Grosvenor House Hotel.