<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>    <rss version="2.0"
         xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
         xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
         xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
         xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
         xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
         xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
         xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"
         xmlns:image="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/image/">
        <channel>
            <atom:link href="/news/rss/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
            <title>RSS Feed</title>
            <description>Redditch Borough Council</description>
            <copyright>Redditchbc.gov.uk 2026</copyright>
            <link>
            https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk
            </link>
            <lastBuildDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</lastBuildDate>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>

                <item>
                    <title>Residents invited to help shape Redditch’s new Local Plan</title>
                    <description>
                    <![CDATA[People across Redditch are being invited to have their say on the early stages of a new Local Plan for the borough. <a href="https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/residents-invited-to-help-shape-redditch-s-new-local-plan/">Continue reading</a>]]>
                    </description>
            
                    <link>
                    https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/residents-invited-to-help-shape-redditch-s-new-local-plan/
                    </link>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                </item>
                <item>
                    <title>Reach for Relaxation in Redditch</title>
                    <description>
                    <![CDATA[Residents are being invited to take a moment to slow down, get active and enjoy the benefits of Tai Chi through a series of sessions taking place in the borough. <a href="https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/reach-for-relaxation-in-redditch/">Continue reading</a>]]>
                    </description>
            
                    <link>
                    https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/reach-for-relaxation-in-redditch/
                    </link>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                </item>
                <item>
                    <title>Redditch Borough Council to honour FTD brothers as Freemen of the Borough</title>
                    <description>
                    <![CDATA[Redditch Borough Council has agreed to start the process for the honorary title of Freemen of the Borough to be awarded to two local brothers in recognition of their exceptional achievements <a href="https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/redditch-borough-council-to-honour-ftd-brothers-as-freemen-of-the-borough/">Continue reading</a>]]>
                    </description>
            
                    <link>
                    https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/redditch-borough-council-to-honour-ftd-brothers-as-freemen-of-the-borough/
                    </link>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                </item>
                <item>
                    <title>Take a Stand Against Anti-Social Behaviour </title>
                    <description>
                    <![CDATA[Next week is Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week (29 June – 5 July) and Redditch Borough Council are encouraging residents to take a stand against the negative effects of ASB. <a href="https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/take-a-stand-against-anti-social-behaviour/">Continue reading</a>]]>
                    </description>
            
                    <link>
                    https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/take-a-stand-against-anti-social-behaviour/
                    </link>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                </item>
                <item>
                    <title>Pride in Place Chair Appointed</title>
                    <description>
                    <![CDATA[Redditch Borough Council are pleased to announce that Pete Martin has been appointed to lead the Greenlands and Woodrow Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board. <a href="https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/pride-in-place-chair-appointed/">Continue reading</a>]]>
                    </description>
            
                    <link>
                    https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/pride-in-place-chair-appointed/
                    </link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                </item>
                <item>
                    <title>Six Weeks of Summer Smiles</title>
                    <description>
                    <![CDATA[Redditch Borough Council are pleased to invite families to make the most of their summer holidays with the unveiling of the annual FREE Summer Fun programme. <a href="https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/six-weeks-of-summer-smiles/">Continue reading</a>]]>
                    </description>
            
                    <link>
                    https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/six-weeks-of-summer-smiles/
                    </link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                </item>
                <item>
                    <title>Double success for St David’s House and Queen’s Cottages</title>
                    <description>
                    <![CDATA[St David’s House and Queen’s Cottages are celebrating a double success after winning a partnership award earlier this year and achieving a ‘Good’ rating in its most recent Care Quality Commission inspection. <a href="https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/double-success-for-st-david-s-house-and-queen-s-cottages/">Continue reading</a>]]>
                    </description>
            
                    <link>
                    https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/double-success-for-st-david-s-house-and-queen-s-cottages/
                    </link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                </item>
                <item>
                    <title>Armed Forces Day flag to fly</title>
                    <description>
                    <![CDATA[The Armed Forces Day flag is due to be raised in Redditch to show support for armed forces communities in the borough and nationwide. <a href="https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/armed-forces-day-flag-to-fly/">Continue reading</a>]]>
                    </description>
            
                    <link>
                    https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/armed-forces-day-flag-to-fly/
                    </link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                </item>
                <item>
                    <title>Have Your Say To Help Improve Air Quality</title>
                    <description>
                    <![CDATA[Redditch residents are being invited to complete a survey about air pollution and public perception which comes ahead of Clean Air Day later this month. <a href="https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/have-your-say-to-help-improve-air-quality/">Continue reading</a>]]>
                    </description>
            
                    <link>
                    https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/have-your-say-to-help-improve-air-quality/
                    </link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                </item>
                <item>
                    <title>Levelling Up the Local Cultural Sector</title>
                    <description>
                    <![CDATA[The latest tender opportunity for the ReNEW project is now welcoming submissions from interested parties. <a href="https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/levelling-up-the-local-cultural-sector/">Continue reading</a>]]>
                    </description>
            
                    <link>
                    https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/levelling-up-the-local-cultural-sector/
                    </link>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                </item>
                <item>
                    <title>New Mayor, new look for Redditch Borough Council</title>
                    <description>
                    <![CDATA[Redditch Borough Council elected a new Mayor and Leader as leadership at the authority changed hands. <a href="https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/new-mayor-new-look-for-redditch-borough-council/">Continue reading</a>]]>
                    </description>
            
                    <link>
                    https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/new-mayor-new-look-for-redditch-borough-council/
                    </link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                </item>
                <item>
                    <title>Looking for Local Heroes</title>
                    <description>
                    <![CDATA[Redditch Borough Council are on the hunt for a local hero with strong connections to the Greenlands and/or Woodrow areas. <a href="https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/looking-for-local-heroes/">Continue reading</a>]]>
                    </description>
            
                    <link>
                    https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/looking-for-local-heroes/
                    </link>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                </item>
                <item>
                    <title>Stick a Pin in It</title>
                    <description>
                    <![CDATA[Redditch Borough Council is inviting all those with a connection to Redditch to submit their stories as part of their latest cultural project. <a href="https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/stick-a-pin-in-it/">Continue reading</a>]]>
                    </description>
            
                    <link>
                    https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/stick-a-pin-in-it/
                    </link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                </item>
                <item>
                    <title>Share Your Views on Plans to Tackle Homelessness</title>
                    <description>
                    <![CDATA[Residents are being asked for their views on an ambitious plan to end homelessness and rough sleeping across Redditch. <a href="https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/share-your-views-on-plans-to-tackle-homelessness/">Continue reading</a>]]>
                    </description>
            
                    <link>
                    https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/share-your-views-on-plans-to-tackle-homelessness/
                    </link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                </item>
                <item>
                    <title>Residents transform their mobility with Escape Pain sessions</title>
                    <description>
                    <![CDATA[Residents living with arthritic knee, hip or back pain are being encouraged to sign up for the latest Escape Pain programme which begins on 22 April 2026 at the Abbey Stadium. <a href="https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/residents-transform-their-mobility-with-escape-pain-sessions/">Continue reading</a>]]>
                    </description>
            
                    <link>
                    https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/residents-transform-their-mobility-with-escape-pain-sessions/
                    </link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                </item>
                <item>
                    <title>Spring-time to start running</title>
                    <description>
                    <![CDATA[Residents are being urged to get off the sofa and start running as the latest series of free Couch to 5k courses are due to start this month across the borough. <a href="https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/spring-time-to-start-running/">Continue reading</a>]]>
                    </description>
            
                    <link>
                    https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/spring-time-to-start-running/
                    </link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                </item>
                <item>
                    <title>Council Plan Priorities Update Report Considered</title>
                    <description>
                    <![CDATA[On Tuesday night councillors considered a report which showed an ‘all round commitment in delivering priorities’ to make Redditch a better place in which to live, work and play. <a href="https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/council-plan-priorities-update-report-considered/">Continue reading</a>]]>
                    </description>
            
                    <link>
                    https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/council-plan-priorities-update-report-considered/
                    </link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                </item>
                <item>
                    <title>Take extra care at animal experiences</title>
                    <description>
                    <![CDATA[Ahead of the Easter holidays, residents visiting animal attractions in Redditch are being reminded to follow advice to keep themselves safe. <a href="https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/take-extra-care-at-animal-experiences/">Continue reading</a>]]>
                    </description>
            
                    <link>
                    https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/take-extra-care-at-animal-experiences/
                    </link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                </item>
                <item>
                    <title>Easter Egg-stravaganza for market anniversary </title>
                    <description>
                    <![CDATA[Redditch Outdoor Market is turning one year old later this month, celebrating with a themed Easter market. <a href="https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/easter-egg-stravaganza-for-market-anniversary/">Continue reading</a>]]>
                    </description>
            
                    <link>
                    https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/easter-egg-stravaganza-for-market-anniversary/
                    </link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                </item>
                <item>
                    <title>Council welcomes record response to tenant survey</title>
                    <description>
                    <![CDATA[Redditch Borough Council has published the results of its latest Tenant Satisfaction Measures survey, showing increased engagement from tenants and continued improvement across housing services. <a href="https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/council-welcomes-record-response-to-tenant-survey/">Continue reading</a>]]>
                    </description>
            
                    <link>
                    https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/council-welcomes-record-response-to-tenant-survey/
                    </link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                </item>
        </channel>
    </rss>
