News archive for 2021
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Published: 01/02/2022 Temporary free transport to encourage activity participation in elderly and vulnerableVulnerable and elderly residents can travel further for free and be able to access more activities to help keep them fit thanks to public health funding. -
Published: 22/12/2021 Residents encouraged to get boosted!Redditch residents are being urged to take up the offer of booster jabs at surgeries and walk in clinics across the borough over Christmas. -
Published: 21/12/2021 Support for hospitality businesses hit by Covid-19New support grants are being paid to Redditch hospitality businesses who’ve seen their pre-Christmas periods hit by the effects of the Omicron variant. -
Published: 16/12/2021 Paws For Thought If You Want A New PuppyPotential puppy pickers are being asked to ‘paws for thought’ before getting a dog in a campaign launched by Worcestershire Regulatory Services. -
Published: 15/12/2021 Essential tree maintenance planned in WinyatesResidents may see some disruption in the New Year as maintenance work to trees across Winyates takes place. -
Published: 15/12/2021 No changes to collections this festive periodNo changes to collections this festive period -
Published: 03/12/2021 Art Leaders Welcome Creative Cash BoostArt leaders have welcomed news that the Reimagine Redditch Partnership has received £852,000 from the Arts Council England as part of its £38.3m investment in Creative People and Places over the next three years -
Published: 03/12/2021 New partnership to drive cultureA plan to boost the workings of the cultural sector in North East Worcestershire has received an Arts Council England grant. -
Published: 30/11/2021 Redditch cemetery provision under scrutinyRedditch Borough Council is to look at the provision of new burial space in the town. -
Published: 24/11/2021 Covid survey: how do you feel about the vaccine?Redditch Borough Council are working with partners to try to better understand how local people feel about Covid-19 and the vaccination programme -
Published: 24/11/2021 Passenger Safety Drives Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle ChecksSeveral licensed taxis and private hire vehicles in Redditch had their licences suspended due to failing safety spot checks. -
Published: 24/11/2021 VCS groups benefit from grant fundingCongratulations go to all the successful bidders in the latest round of funding from Redditch Borough Council’s Main Grants Pot. -
Published: 24/11/2021 Wear a ribbon: speak out against domestic abuseNorth Worcestershire Community Safety Partnership (NWCSP) are speaking out against domestic abuse once again, as part of a worldwide campaign. -
Published: 13/10/2021 Get set for a week of illuminating autumn celebrationsA spectacular week-long event will light up a popular Redditch Park this autumn. -
Published: 06/10/2021 Council acts to secure core waste servicesRedditch Borough Council have taken the difficult decision to suspend garden waste services temporarily, to strengthen the delivery of their core waste service. -
Published: 04/10/2021 A grand way to support your communityPlayers of Redditch Community Lottery (RCL) can support their favourite VCS groups and be in with an extra chance of winning £1000 in John Lewis vouchers thanks to a national campaign. -
Published: 04/10/2021 Cemetery application to go before Planning CommitteeRedditch Borough Council’s Planning Committee is set to consider an application to change an area of grassland from mostly open space to burial ground -
Published: 29/09/2021 Resident love birds celebrate friendship with mock weddingA fake wedding at a Redditch supported living facility has united its residents after many months of being locked down. -
Published: 28/09/2021 Don’t get shocked by uncertified electricsLandlords in Redditch are being warned that they could face fines of up to £30,000 if they don’t have a valid electrical safety certificate for their property. -
Published: 24/09/2021 Free home upgrades offered as crime reduction project beginsHundreds of homes in the Woodrow area of the town are now eligible to receive free safety and security improvements from the Safer Streets Woodrow project -
Published: 23/09/2021 Beware impostor scamsRedditch Borough Council is reminding residents to be on their guard against scammers pretending to be from the council. -
Published: 20/09/2021 Gone green for Recycle WeekBuildings in Redditch and across the county are lit up green for national Recycle Week, to remind residents to ‘step up’ their recycling habits and recycle the right things. -
Published: 14/09/2021 Get involved with Holocaust Memorial Day 2022Get involved with Holocaust Memorial Day 2022 -
Published: 07/09/2021 Contractor Sought For Quality Care PackagesAn extra care service which enables vulnerable tenants to live independently is set to be outsourced by Redditch Borough Council -
Published: 06/09/2021 Redditch Community Lottery: a grand way to raise money todayRedditch Community Lottery: a grand way to raise money today -
Published: 01/09/2021 VCS grants up for grabsVoluntary and community groups are invited to bid for up to £7.5k in the second round of the council’s grant funding for 2021, including a separate ‘Mental Health’ pot. -
Published: 24/08/2021 Free family fun is back with Green Fair and Lions Fun dayRedditch Borough Council’s annual Green Fair, in partnership with The Redditch Lions Club, returns to the town on the slightly later date of Sunday 5 September -
Published: 18/08/2021 VCS invited to bid for Covid recovery fundingRedditch Borough Council are inviting the voluntary community sector (VCS) and statutory organisations to bid for a share of £20k covid recovery funding. -
Published: 10/08/2021 Illuminating Plans For RedditchRedditch Borough Council will be lighting up the Borough this Autumn with a spectacular event, soon to be revealed. -
Published: 22/07/2021 Positivity captured in monument at Arrow ValleyThe positivity of local people during the pandemic has been commemorated in a piece of artwork at Arrow Valley Countryside Park. -
Published: 21/07/2021 Hot Dogs Aren’t CoolWorcestershire’s Animal Welfare Officer is urging dog-owners to keep their pets cool as temperatures continue to soar. -
Published: 14/07/2021 Unlocking leisure for the futureWith the potential lifting of restrictions not far away, and hopes for the resuming of arts, leisure and recreational activities, Redditch Borough Council are inviting residents to give their views on the future of leisure provision in the borough. -
Published: 12/07/2021 Arrow Valley Country Park welcomes back street theatreArrow Valley Country Park welcomes back street theatre -
Published: 08/07/2021 Concerns For Animal Welfare After Neglected Stray DiesConcerns For Animal Welfare After Neglected Stray Dies -
Published: 01/07/2021 Electoral Canvass email trialAs Redditch Borough’s annual electoral canvass begins for 2021, residents are being asked to look out for an email version of this year’s canvass letter. -
Published: 22/06/2021 Redditch Crematorium is gold standard – reportStaff at Redditch Crematorium are celebrating a ‘perfect’ inspection rating. -
Published: 10/06/2021 Crematorium access upgradedRedditch Crematorium has new and improved pedestrian access after a substantial upgrade. -
Published: 01/06/2021 Covid is the subject of joined up online landlords forumHelping landlords understand the latest changes to regulations due to Covid-19 is one of the aims of a Worcestershire online landlords’ forum. -
Published: 27/05/2021 Electric trialled as council explores diesel alternativesRedditch Borough Council took an electric bin lorry on trial as part of work to probe alternative fuel options. -
Published: 19/05/2021 Morton Stanley Festival 2021: cancelledMorton Stanley Festival 2021: cancelled -
Published: 05/05/2021 Partnership reflects on Easter Holiday successPartnership reflects on Easter Holiday success -
Published: 22/04/2021 Groups benefit from first round of grant fundingGroups benefit from first round of grant funding -
Published: 09/04/2021 If You Go Down To The Pub On Monday – follow the rulesIf You Go Down To The Pub On Monday – follow the rules -
Published: 06/04/2021 Take our regular mini mood surveysWe want to work with you to understand how we can help to reduce the still-worryingly high rate of Covid-19 in Redditch. -
Published: 31/03/2021 Crack On With Easter But Follow The RulesCrack On With Easter But Follow The Rules -
Published: 19/03/2021 Boost for market traders as Kingfisher offers spaceMarket traders in Redditch will be able to set out their stall in space within the Kingfisher Shopping Centre. -
Published: 15/03/2021 All change for Redditch housing registerA brand new social housing register is set to come to Redditch this spring. -
Published: 15/03/2021 Changes to Council Tax Support Scheme means more help for residentsChanges to Council Tax Support Scheme means more help for residents -
Published: 15/03/2021 Summer start for new council houses as builder is chosenRedditch Borough Council is to build new council houses for the first time in 27 years. -
Published: 04/03/2021 Kind-hearted gesture supports those living with MSKind-hearted gesture supports those living with MS -
Published: 17/02/2021 Be Alert to Council Contract Opportunities, Local Firms UrgedBe Alert to Council Contract Opportunities, Local Firms Urged -
Published: 17/02/2021 VCS invited to bid for up to £7.5k from council’s Main Grants potVCS invited to bid for up to £7.5k from council’s Main Grants pot -
Published: 17/02/2021 Woodland management works to save healthy treesWoodland management works to save healthy trees -
Published: 10/02/2021 Have Your Say To Help Conserve Church GreenHave Your Say To Help Conserve Church Green -
Published: 08/02/2021 TIP-top plans put forward for Government considerationTIP-top plans put forward for Government consideration -
Published: 20/01/2021 Crematorium donation helps bereaved residentsCrematorium donation helps bereaved residents -
Published: 18/01/2021 Redditch Borough Poem virtual reading launchedRedditch Borough Poem virtual reading launched -
Published: 18/01/2021 Redditch Community Lottery celebrates its first anniversary!Since its launch, the Redditch Community Lottery (RCL) has raised nearly £9,000 for the local community and has had more than 400 winning tickets!