Your November Wyredin - Latest news round-up from Wyre Forest District Council

Lottery celebrates first birthday

It's coming up to a year since we launched the Wyre Forest Community Lottery and we are delighted that in its first year its raised almost £40,000 for good causes in the district. Tickets cost £1 with 60p going to good causes. The council does not receive any money from the scheme. To find out how to play or how your good cause could benefit, visit the Wyre Forest Community Lottery website.

WF Lottery website

Franche and Habberley North By-election

A by-election to fill a vacancy within the Franche and Habberley North ward of Wyre Forest District Council will be held on Tuesday 30 November. It comes after the resignation of Councillor Susie Griffiths. All the information about the election can be found on our website. This includes how to register if you live in the ward and are not currently on the register of electors.

Elections information

Have your say!

We will be launching our annual budget consultation survey later this month so please keep an eye on our consultation webpage if you'd like to take part. 

Consultations

You can always find out about consultations by signing up for our consultation newsletters. There are lots of other topics you can hear from us about too. If you're not already subscribed, follow the link to submit your details. 

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Stay safe this bonfire night

We hope you have a great bonfire night but remember to stay safe.

If you are planning a fireworks event, you must comply with the firework regulations. The British Fireworks Association (BFA) provide up to date firework regulations and safety advice for consumers and retailers. Please make sure you take time to look at their website.

Please inform your neighbours so that they can take precautionary action, such as keeping their pets indoors.

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Covid is still here

The number of Coronavirus cases in the district is now at 484 per 100,000. The rate in the district is still high with the Worcestershire average at 475 and the England average at 436.

It’s important we keep doing our bit to stop the spread of the virus.

Remember to follow the basics of washing your hands with soap and water regularly, keeping your distance where possible and making sure rooms are well ventilated.

Track case numbers

Have your say - Local Plan

Consultation is underway on the proposed main modifications to the Wyre Forest Local Plan (2016-2036).

The Wyre Forest Local Plan sets out a range of development proposals as well as planning policies, which will be used to assess applications and guide the location of future development in the district up to 2036.

The plan has been progressing through formal ‘examination’ by a Government appointed planning inspector, and this expected to be the final consultation.

Comments should be submitted using the form provided on the website and should relate only to the main modifications and not on other parts of the plan.  There is no need to repeat any previously submitted comments as these have already been passed to the inspector.  

Find out more and how to comment.

The consultation closes on Friday 26 November at 12pm. 

Keep plastic bags out of your recycling bin

Please remember we do not accept plastic bags in our recycling bins.

Our crews will not empty green or brown bins that contain bagged waste or waste that is not recyclable. Bags (including cereal bags, bread bags, fruit and veg bags) can be recycled through supermarket plastic bags recycling facilities.

If you are not sure what can go in your recycling bin please check our guide by following the link. 

Recycling info

Platinum Jubilee celebrations – organising a street party

If you are looking to organise a street party during Platinum Jubilee celebrations, the government has published guidance including tips, advice and support on organising a street party.

The May Bank Holiday Weekend will be moved to Thursday 2 June and an additional Bank Holiday on Friday 3 June will see a four-day weekend to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee - the first time any British monarch has reached this historic milestone.

Guide to organising a street party

Festive fun at Bewdley Museum

We have fun for all the family this Christmas.

Christmas Crochet workshops

Try your hand at crochet with Ellie’s Little Gems workshop starting on Tuesday 2 November from 6.30pm to 8.30pm in the Guildhall, Bewdley.

The 4 to 6-week course is perfect for beginners and refreshers. Each session takes place on a Tuesday and costs £15. Sample yarns and hooks are provided.

Find out more

Panto time!

After selling out their first performance, Dick Whittington will be performing again on Sunday 5 December from 3pm to 3.45pm.

The pantomime tells the story of Dick as he ventures on a journey, travelling across the Black Country to seek his fortune.

Tickets are £6 each and suitable for children aged 4+.

Book your tickets

Carols by candlelight

On Sunday 12 December from 4pm to 5pm, Winterfold House School will lead a carols by candelight service to celebrate Christmas.

It’s a free event and you can get festive favourites including mulled wine, hot chocolate, mince pies and turkey or pork baps from the Garden Kitchen Café.

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Santa’s grotto

Meet Santa in his grotto on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 December from 11am to 4pm.

There will be live music throughout the weekend from 12noon. On the Saturday, the Vintage Class Singers will bring a taste of the 1940s.

A day later, GR-VIII Men in Harmony will be singing acapella harmonies and performing Christmas carols.

Tickets cost £6 per child which includes a gift. Tickets must be booked online in advance.

The Garden Kitchen cafe will be open all day serving festive favourites.

Meet Santa