Bewdley Town Council

16/06/2026

There have been recent reports, both locally and nationally, of residents receiving phone calls, texts and emails claiming you have unpaid parking fines. Some of these even claim to come from DVSA but usually they fail to identify a vehicle or location for the alleged parking offence.

They use scare tactics by claiming this is your “Final Notice” and that Legal Action may be taken if not paid immediately.

Always remember that local councils never send out messages about parking fines as parking fines are issued by civil enforcement officers who place Parking Penalty Notices (PCN) on the vehicle, or send out by Royal Mail to the address of the registered keeper.

So always check the website address which may appear to mimic an official website address but with small changes.

15/06/2026

Police surgery Community Cafe : Tue 23 Jun 11:00
Your local Safer Neighbourhood Team will be at St. Georges Hall Community Cafe on Tuesday 23rd June between 11:00am and 12:00 noon.
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.
Everyone is welcome and it would be great to see you there.

11/06/2026

❤️ A little help needed from our wonderful knitters

If you collected wool from the Town Council for the poppy project, please could you return any completed poppies or leftover wool as soon as possible.
Our net‑assembly sessions are already underway, and we’ve run out of poppies to attach.
Every poppy makes a difference — thank you for your support and amazing work.

08/06/2026

21 Day Notice - Road Closure - Bewdley - Wyre Forest District - 1848314

PUBLIC NOTICE

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14 (AS AMENDED)

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

NOTICE OF THE CLOSURE OF U10501 PARK LANE, BEWDLEY, WORCESTERSHIRE ("THE HIGHWAY")



Reason for restriction: Repairs to an electrical fault. There is a likelihood of danger to the public or of serious damage to the road. There is a need to close the highway in the following terms:-



- The effect of this Notice is that no vehicle shall proceed along that part of the highway from its junction with U10505 Barratts Stile Lane to its junction with Rosenhurst Drive (Private Road).



- This provision shall continue in force for a maximum of 21 days, however, it is anticipated that it will remain in force for 3 days (24hrs) commencing 8 June 2026.



- Alternative routes: - B4190 Load Street, B4190 Welch Gate, U10511 Sandy Bank,
U10511 Wyre Hill, U10509 Birch Tree Road and vice versa.

05/06/2026

Residents and visitors will be greeted by a new series of colourful lamppost banners across Bewdley, as part of a wider initiative by Bewdley Town Council to help promote the town and encourage tourism throughout the summer months.

The recently installed banners will be displayed until September and are positioned on key routes into the town and within the town centre itself, creating an attractive visual welcome for those arriving in Bewdley.

A range of bespoke designs has been produced celebrating different aspects of Bewdley’s heritage, culture and identity. The artwork reflects elements of the town’s rich history, including the River Severn, Bewdley Bridge, the railway heritage of the town, Sir Stanley Baldwin, historic charters and civic traditions.

The initiative forms part of the Town Council’s continuing work to support the local economy, encourage visitor footfall and enhance civic pride.

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

Congratulations to Past Mayor, Cllr Nicole Harper, for her efforts in raising a significant amount for her chosen charities.

05/06/2026

📢 **COMMUNITY GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE – APPLY NOW!** 📢

Bewdley Town Council has **£10,000 available in grant funding** for local voluntary groups, charities, clubs and community organisations.

Grants of up to **£1,000** are available to support projects, equipment purchases, training, special events, environmental initiatives and activities that benefit the local community.

Applications must meet the Council's grant criteria and be supported by the required documentation, but we would encourage eligible groups not to miss this opportunity to secure funding for projects that make a difference in Bewdley.

⏰ **Application deadline: Friday 10 July 2026**

Application forms and guidance are available from Bewdley Town Council:

📍 Borough House, 6 Load Street, Bewdley, DY12 2AF
☎️ 01299 400157
📧 https://bewdleytowncouncil.gov.uk/council-services/grant-applications

Please share this post with any local groups, charities or organisations who may benefit from this funding opportunity.



Don't leave funding on the table! £10,000 available to support local community projects. Applications close 10 July 2026!

Bewdley Town Council is proud to announce its annual Community Grants Programme for the fiscal year 2025/2026, dedicated to supporting local community voluntary organisations and groups. The approved budget for Grants for financial year 2025/2026 is £10,000 The primary objective of this programme i...

04/06/2026

Residents across Wyre Forest and the wider county are being asked to share their views on air pollution in a new survey.
The survey, led by Worcestershire Regulatory Services (WRS) in partnership with Worcestershire County Council, aims to understand how people feel about air quality, what they know about it, and how they would like to receive information in the future.
People are also being asked about actions they already take to help improve air quality, and what support might help them do more.
The survey can be completed here:
www.worcsregservices.gov.uk/all-services/pollution/air-quality/
More than 1,300 people responded to a similar survey in 2024. Their feedback highlighted concerns about public health, the environment and quality of life, and helped shape local work to reduce exposure to air pollution. This included improving workshops in schools and community groups and sharing clearer information with residents.

03/06/2026

Residents and Business Owners are invited to take part in the Wyre Forest Local Plan - Scoping Consultation.

Further information can be viewed using the following link Scoping Consultation - Wyre Forest Local Plan | Wyre Forest District Council.

The Wyre Forest Local Plan will guide:
• Where development happens
• What gets built
• How we protect and enhance the environment
• Infrastructure needed to support growth
The first stage is the scoping consultation, it is about understanding what matters most to you, the key issues facing the district, and any information or evidence we should consider. It’s not about deciding where development should go at this stage.
The survey can be accessed at the following link Scoping Consultation Survey.
The consultation runs until 5pm on Tuesday 7 July 2026.