NEWS ARCHIVE & INFORMATION

21 February 2024

A committee meeting took place at Hillscourt

23 January 2024

A committee meeting took at Hillcourt

19 December 2023 

A committee meeting took place at Hillscourt

1 December 2023 

Lickey & Blackwell Parish Chairman Bakul was recognised at a national awards ceremony in London as one of the best Parish Council Chairmen in the country. We are very proud of his achievements and grateful for his commitment to working for our community. Well done Bakul!

25 April 2023

 

The Annual General Meeting Monday took place at  7.30pm The Trinity Centre, Lickey

28 March 2023 

A committee meeting took place at Hillscourt Rose Hill, Lickey, Birmingham B45 8RS 

27 September 2022

The Lickey Community Group Annual General took place, the Trinity Centre at 7.30 p.m.

5 September 2022

A committee meeting took place at Hillscourt Rose Hill, Lickey, Birmingham B45 8RS 

14 June 2022

A committee meting took place at Hillscourt Rose Hill, Lickey, Birmingham B45 8RS 

26 April 2022

 A Lickey Community Group Committee meeting took place in person at  Hillscourt Rose Hill, Lickey, Birmingham B45 8RS

20 October 2021 

A Lickey Community Group Committee meeting took place in person at  Hillscourt Rose Hill, Lickey, Birmingham B45 8RS

8 January 2021

 A Lickey Community Group Committee meeting took place by Zoom

9 December 2019

A Lickey Community Group Committee meeting took place at take place at Hillscourt Rose Hill, Lickey, Birmingham B45 8RS

24 September 2019

A Lickey Community Group committee took place at Hillscourt Rose Hill, Lickey, Birmingham B45 8RS
 

10 June 2019

A Lickey Community Group Committee meeting took place at Hillscourt, Rose Hill, Lickey, Birmingham B45 8RS
 

8 May 2019

The Lickey Community Group held their AGM at The Trinity Centre (side room), Old Birmingham Road, Lickey at 7:30pm,

 

30 April 2019 

A Lickey Community Group Committee meetting took place at Hillscourt, Rose Hill, at 7.30 p.m.

 

4 April 2019 

A Lickey Community Group Committee meeting will take place at Hillscourt, Rose Hill, Lickey, Birmingham B45 8RS

21st March 2019 11.30 - 13.00

Marlbrook Tip Meeting took place at  arkside Suite, BDC, Parkside Bromsgrove

20 February 2019

Lickey Community Group Committee held a meeting at Hillscourt Rose Hill Rednal Birmingham B45 8RS

25th Janaury 2019

 Marlbrook Tip Working Party took place at Bromsgrove Council House, Parkside , Committee Room at 10.00 a.m. until 12.00

 

11 October 2018

Lickey Community Group Committee held a meeting at Hillscourt Rose Hill Rednal Birmingham B45 8RS

6th June 2018

A Lickey Community Group committee meeting took place at Hillscourt Conference Centre, Rose Hill, Birmingham B45 8RS at 19.30. 

18th April 2018

Lickey Community Group Annual General Meeting took place at Trinity Centre 411 Old Birmingham Road, Lickey, Bromsgrove, B45 8ES, Worcestershire,  B45 8ES 7.30 p.m.

21 March 2018 

A Lickey Community Group committee meeting took place at  Hillscourt Conference Centre, Rose Hill, Birmingham B45 8RS at 19.30. 

5 December 2017

A Lickey Community Group Committee took place at Hillscourt Conference Centre, Rose Hill, Birmingham B45 8RS at 19.30

November 2017

Well done to the customers of Tesco Express Marlbrook and everyone who works there.
This year the 2017 Poppy appeal, raised an amazing £2002.15. In 2016 the figure was 1701.48. Previous years figures were, 2015- £1,661.96p  2014  -£1011,  2013 - £866 

Tuesday 3rd October 2017.

A Lickey Community Group committee meeting took place at Hillscourt, Rose Hill, Bromsgrove.

Thursday September 21st 2017

Marlbrook Tip Working Group  meeting took place at Bromsgrove District Council,  Parkside Bromsgrove

Monday 10th July 2017

Marlbrook Tip Working Group  meeting took place at Bromsgrove District Council,  Parkside Bromsgrove

Sunday 11th June 2017

The 2nd Lickey Festival took place, Lickey Community Group had a stall and we spoke to several residents and three new members signed up to our Group. The event was very well supported by our Parish Council, police, fire service and numerous businesses and community groups. 

Wednesday 7 June 2017

A Lickey Community Group committee meeting took place at Hillscourt Conference Centre, Rose Hill, Birmingham B45 8RS 

Tuesday 23 May 2017

Lickey Community Group Annual General Meeting, took place at 7.30pm  -  the Trinity Centre, Lickey.

Tuesday 21st March 

A Lickey Community Group committee meeting took place at Hillscourt Conference Centre, Rose Hill, Birmingham B45 8RS 

Tuesday 7th February 2017

A Lickey Community Group committee meeting took place at Hillscourt Conference Centre, Rose Hill, Birmingham B45 8RS 

 

Lickey Hills Society Newsletter December 2016

 

www.lhs.org.uk Registered Charity 1000852. Founded in 1984 Chairman: Mike Brooke 9 Norbury Close Redditch B98 8RP 

 

Vice-Chairman: Jill Harvey 36 Rose Hill Lickey B45 8RR 0121 453 5838 

 

Hon. Secretary: Baden Carlson 30 Beacon Hill Rubery B45 9QP 0121 624 9464

Have Your Say about The Proposed Budget Cuts To Parks and Open Spaces Birmingham’s Budget 2017/18

 

You may have seen in the local media that in 2017/18, Birmingham City Council is looking to make huge cuts and as a consequence, there is a proposal to cut the budget of the Parks Dept. by 20%. At the moment these are only proposals - it's not too late to change them. The survey closes on 18th January 2017. It is too early to say how the proposed cuts will affect the Lickey Hills Country Park and city parks in general but we do know that the following are likely:

All 30 Parks Keepers will be cut. Rangers to go from six hubs down to two - one hub in the north of the city & one hub in the south. Remaining staff to focus on Risk Assessments, land management and

repairs. In reality what might this mean? No working with groups (schools, volunteers, etc.), presumably including support for Active Parks events like our Thursday morning walks. The loss of Ranger support is likely to mean that the

Wassail, Bilberry Wake, WW1 Project, Fairy Doors Quest, Play Days, Tree dressing, Search for Santa and so on could all disappear. Is anything safe? Without Rangers can we manage the Phytophthora ramorum disease without closing or aiming the country park? Stop cutting 20% of all grass in parks and public spaces Reduction in the number of shrubs andflower beds in parks and on the highway by 50% Stop all planters and baskets in centres and on the highway Your help is needed to mobilise everyone to have their say on how important our parks and open spaces are, how they affect all our lives and how essential it is that we keep our Park Staff. With over a half million visitors per year, the Lickey Hills Country Park is clearly important in the lives of many people. As part of its consultation process, Birmingham City Council has asked or your thoughts on the proposed budget cuts and there are 2 ways to have your say:

Go To a Budget Consultation Meeting - Friday 13th January at 2.30pm – at Stirchley Baths.Booking essential- www.birminghambeheard.org.uk

Fill in the Survey - How to do it - (they’ve not made it easy)

Open the Birmingham City Council website - www.birmingham.gov.uk Follow link to https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/44/brumbudget17_have_your_say The committee of the LHS and many other organisations will be doing their best to get their voice heard in opposition to the proposed cuts and we would be grateful for any support that you are able to give. 

Don't it always seem to go, That you don't know what you've got, Till it's gone, They paved paradise, And put up a parking lot. ‘Big Yellow Taxi’ Joni Mitchell – 1970 

Please make every effort to help prevent this happening to the Lickey Hills Country Park and all other Birmingham Parks and Open Spaces. Thank You 

Mike Brooke – Chair: Lickey Hills Society 

 

Birmingham City Council has recently announced a cut of 20% in the Parks Dept budget for 2017/18 and a 

short period of consultation is currently taking place.  The Society would be very grateful if you could take the time to complete the online survey – commenting on the Lickey Hills Country Park or any other park or open space in the city.

You might mention all the volunteer groups, school parties, educational activities etc that will be lost if there is no-one to co-ordinate it all.  This is possible if the Rangers were to be withdrawn from the Park. Also the costs incurred by the loss of volunteer activities, which city wide would be colossal and would have a detrimental impact on parks and open spaces.   Extra costs will be created by people using the parks less; obesity, mental health, vandalism, crime etc.

Some Guidance to help with the Survey compiled from a variety of sources:

Question 1 asks who you represent – you can tick more than one box.

Question 2 asks for your 5 most important services – please put Parks somewhere in the top 5. 

The pages/questions after this are about the proposed cuts. They start with the confusing one – “To what extent do you agree or disagree with the proposals in the Cross-Cutting theme”.  You can answer “don’t know” but if you want to know what they are talking about it is pages 19-22 in the budget document. Next is Jobs and Skills – see pages 23 – 26 in the budget document Then we get to Parks which is in “Homes and Neighbourhoods”  - see pages 27 – 31 in the budget document.The proposed cuts to Parks are on page 27 of the budget document.  The most damaging proposal is the cut to Park Keepers and Rangers “To reduce the Parks and Nature Conservation budget by 20% from 2017/18 through the following key measures:

1. Reduction in the amount of highway maintenance

2. ALL the 30 Park Keepers to go!

3. Rangers to go from six hubs down to two - one hub in the north & one hub in the south Remaining staff to focus on Risk ssessments, land management, and repairs, so they will not be available to work with groups anymore!

4. Stop cutting 20% of all grass in parks and public spaces

5. Reduction in the number of shrubs and flower beds in parks and on the highway by 50%

6. Stop all planters and baskets in centres and on the highway. 

Tick the box that says “strongly disagree”.  You will then be given a box for you to say why.  They are keen on knowing the impact on you and your family. Here are some suggestions:

Parks need Keepers and Rangers so that volunteers can do more work. Parks keep us healthy and happy – exercise, safe walking and cycling for everyone

Then there are 2 more sections on Health & Wellbeing and Children

There is one more question we want to draw your attention to – Question 13 “In the future, there may be further opportunities for communities to be more involved in delivering some of our services. This may include social enterprises, partnership arrangements, and the contribution of volunteers and community groups.” Please say something in this box about: If community groups  are to take on more work, support will be needed – eg Park Keepers and Rangers - volunteers can’t do it all unaided You have to give your post code at the end of the survey (names, addresses not required) and it may be necessary to use a Birmingham post code. However, one member used their  own post code (outside Birmingham) on the survey but identified herself as ‘Other’ rather than resident and told them she was a volunteer within the parks.  This is clearly an option which you may wish to consider. Please pass this onto as many people as possible, especially Birmingham council tax payers. Over half a million people use the Park each year to enjoy everything that it has to offer.  We as a Society oppose any cuts that might adversely affect the Park. 

 

Many thanks for your support  Mike Brooke: Chair LHS Newsletter December 2016 www.lhs.org.uk Registered Charity 1000852. Founded in 1984 Chairman: Mike Brooke 9 Norbury Close Redditch B98 8RP 

Vice-Chairman: Jill Harvey 36 Rose Hill Lickey B45 8RR  0121 453 5838

Hon. Secretary: Baden Carlson 30 Beacon Hill Rubery B45 9QP  0121 624 9464

Tuesday 22nd November 2016

A Lickey Community Group committee took place at Hillscourt Conference Centre, Rose Hill, Birmingham B45 8RS   

 

Well done to the customers of Tesco Express Marlbrook and everyone who works there. This year the 2016 Poppy appeal, raised an amazing £1701.48. Previous years figures were, 2015- £1,661.96p  2014  -£1011,  2013 - £866 

Wednesday 7th September 2016

A Lickey Community Group committee meeting took place at Hillscourt Conference Centre, Rose Hill, Birmingham B45 8RS

12th June 2016

The first  Lickey Festival took place.

1st June 2016 

  A Lickey Community Group Committee Meeting took place at Hillscourt Conference Centre, Rose Hill, Birmingham B45 8RS

Thursday 28th April 2016

A meeting of Marlbrook Tip Working Group took place at the Council House, Parkside, Bromsgrove, at 5.30 p.m

Lickey Community Group Annual General Meeting

 took place on Tuesday April 19th - 7.30 p.m. at the Trinity 411 Old Birmingham Road, Lickey, Bromsgrove, B45 8ES, Worcestershire, B45 8ES  We had an update on the last 12 months, invited guest speakers from the Lickey Hill Society, the Parish & District Councillors. The meeting finished with refreshments and chance to chat and meet the neighbours.   

 Friday 26th  February  2016

A Lickey Community Group meeting took place at 7.30pm at Hillscourt Conference Centre, Rose Hill, Birmingham B45 8RS

Wednesday 27th Janauary 2016

A meeting of Marlbrook Tip Working Group took place at the Council House, Parkside, Bromsgrove, at 5.30 p.m

Thursday 10th December 2015 

A Lickey Community Group Committee meeting took place at Hillscourt, Rose Hill, Rednal Birmingham B45 8RS  at 7.30 p.m.

 

Well done to the customers of Tesco Express Marlbrook and everyone who works there.

This year the 2015 Poppy appeal, at Tesco Express Marlbrook, raised an amazing £1,661.96p many thanks to the very generous customers from Marlbrook and Lickey and the efforts of the staff. The appeal this year comfortably beat the 2013 figure of £866 and 2014 figure of £1011.

Thursday 10th September 2015

A meeting of Marlbrook Tip Working Group took place at the Council House, Burcot Lane, Bromsgrove, at 5.30 p.m June 2015

We are proud to announce that our Chairman Keith Woolford, has been given Life Membership of the Lickey Hills Society, for his work, support and assistance to them over numerous years. He has helped them with many projects, including designing and creating the Great Walks booklet. The text was written by members and Keith (assisted by his son Simon) drew everything together to produce this excellent booklet. He also created the information board which can be seen in the Community Orchard.                                                                         

3rd June 2015 

A Committee Meeting took place at Hillscourt, Rose Hill, Birmingham B45 8RS. .

TUESDAY 28th APRIL 2015

The A.G.M. of the Lickey Community Group was held at The Trinity Centre, Lickey Parish Hall Old Birmingham Road
It started at 7.30 pm. We had an update on the last 12 months, invited guest speakers from the Lickey Hill Society, the Parish & District Councillors. The meeting finished with refreshments and chance to chat and meet the neighbours.


Thursday 23 April 2015

A meeting of Marlbrook Tip Working Group took place at the Council House, Burcot Lane, Bromsgrove, at 5.30 p.m.

17 March 2015

A Lickey Comunity Group committee meeting took place att Hillscourt, Rose Hill, Rednal Birmingham B45 8RS on Tuesday 17th March 2015 at 7.30 p.m.

 5 February 2015

Marlbrook Tip Working Party Meeting. This meeting was held in the Council Chamber, at the Council House starting at 5.30 pm.

28th Janaury 2015

A Lickey Community Group Committee Meeting took place at Hillscourt, Rose Hill, Rednal Birmingham B45 8RS.


2nd December 2014.

Marlbrook Tip Cross Party Working Group
A meeting took place at Bromsgrove Council House on 2nd December 2014. 

9 November 2014 at 8.00 p.m.

A meeting of the Marlbrook Tip Focus Group took place at Hillscourt, Rose Hill, Rednal, Birmingham B45 8RS

4 Novemer  2014 at 8.00 p.m.

A Community Group Committee Meeting took place at Hillscourt, Rose Hill, Rednal Birmingham B45 8RS at 7.30 p.m.

Monday 22nd September at 5.30 p.m.

Cross Party Working Group Meeting

Five members of our Group are on the working party and the meeting took place at Bromsgrove District Council, The Council House, Burcot Lane, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B60 1AA. Representatives of the Environment Agency attended. Meeting are open to the public who can sit in the audience and watch the proceedings.

Wednesday 17th September 2014 
Lickey Community Group Committee Meeting took place at Hillscourt, Rose Hill, Rednal Birmingham B45 8RS  7.30 p.m.


July 8th 2014

 A Committee Meeting took place at Hillscourt  Conference Centre Rose Hill, Lickey  7.30. p.m. 
 
May 14th 2014

Marlbrook District Councillor, John Ruck is elected Civic Head of Bromsgrove District Council for the coming year

Tuesday May 13th 2014

 A Committee Meeting to take place at Hillscourt  Conference Centre Rose Hill, Lickey  7.00 p.m. and at 8.00 p.m. A Marlbrook Tip Focus Group meeting took place.

April 29th 2014

The Annual General Meeting of our Group took place at the Trinity Centre, Rose Hill, Lickey.

March 24th 2014

The minutes of the Public Meeting held on 10th February 2014 are now on Bromsgrove District Councils website. Here is the link to view them.

http://www.bromsgrove.gov.uk/cms/pdf/Marlbrook%20Tip%20Mtg%20Notes%20v1%2010_2_14.pdf

Monday 10th February 2014

A Public Meeting was held at Lickey Parish Hall, It was hosted by Bromsgrove District Council and the Environment Agency to inform residents "Actions For Former Tip Site Emerge"

Wednesday 5th February 2014

Bromsgrove Railway Station Approval has now been given for work to start on construction of the new station. Initial preparatory work by the contractors, Murphys, will begin on 9 February 2014 with the temporary closure of the car park. This will allow Murphys to bring equipment on-site and construct a new brick wall. The start of the actual construction is expected on 13th March 2014 with completion due some time in 2015.  It is hoped that electrification of the line to Barnt Green will be completed shortly after that and this will allow an additional three trains per hour to Birmingham on the Cross City Line.  

27 November 2013

A Meeting was held by the Lickey Hill Country Park Joint Consultative Committee. The pools close to the Old Rose & Crown are now nearly finished. The boathouse has received a new roof and three duck houses are now on the pool. The duck houses were provided by Lickey Hills Society and constructed by Peter Harvey. The Visitors Centre car park has now been resurfaced. The Phytopthora ramorum virus has been attacking trees and plants in the Park and has resulted in several areas of the Park being cordoned off. Three hundred and twenty mature trees have been felled to try to limit the spread of the virus.

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN
The Neighbourhood Plan team is now up and running. The team meets monthly to look at planning, development and environmental issues in Lickey and Blackwell. The aim of the team is to produce the plan by early 2015 and If you would like to join the team and be part of this planning process, please ask for further details using the "Contact Us" link 

 FLOODING
If there is a watercourse flowing through your land you have a number of riparian rights and
responsibilities under the Land Drainage Act 1991. If a watercourse is bordering your land, you are assumed to be responsible up to the centre of the channel, unless it is known to be fully owned by someone else. Some of your rights include:

You can protect your property from flooding and your land from erosion (but in most cases the land  drainage authority will want to agree to your plans before you start work). ou usually have the right to fish from the watercourse, but you must use a legal method and have a valid Environment Agency rod license if you are over 12 years of age. You have the right to accept water flowing into your land in its natural quantity and quality.

Some of your responsibilities include:

Passing on flow without obstruction, pollution or diversion affecting the rights of others. Accepting flood flow through your land, even if these are caused by inadequate capacities downstream.  There is no duty in common law for a landowner to improve the drainage capacity of a watercourse. You must maintain the bed and banks of the watercourse, and also any trees and shrubs growing on the banks. You must also clear any debris (natural or man-made), even if it did not originate from your land.  
You must also keep the bed and banks clear of any matter that could cause an obstruction either on your land or downstream if it is washed away. You must keep any structures on your land (including culverts, grids and weirs) free of debris.
You are responsible for protecting your property from flooding, however the Council may provide a limited supply of sandbags in some cases but this service is not to  be relied upon as a method of flood defence. 
North Worcestershire Water Management is a shared service covering Bromsgrove District, Redditch Borough and Wyre Forest District Councils, and is the land drainage authority for ordinary watercourses, and where necessary can take enforcement action to ensure that riparian owners fulfil their responsibilities under the Land Drainage Act 1991.


For further information or advice, the following links provide some useful information and advice:

Real-time flood alerts and warnings across the UK:

http://fapoc.shoothill.com/floodalerts.simplemaps.mvc/home/oem/

The National Flood Forum:

http://nationalfloodforum.org.uk/

Bromsgrove District Council’s flooding and watercourse webpage (including handy contact
details):

http://www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/cms/default.aspx?page=7177#floodrisk

Environment Agency’s flooding webpage:

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/floods/default.aspx
For any other queries, you can contact North Worcestershire Water Management via enquiries@nwwm.org.uk.


Lickey Hills Country Park Consultative Committee

Improvements to the pools by the Rose & Crown are due soon when they will be drained and the silt etc., removed. The fish are going to be removed and sent to Packington Fisheries - not to be replaced. A new bridge will replace the existing one. The smaller, upper pools are being redesigned and the concrete edging will make way for rocks and plants, with some tree removal for a more natural appearance. The delayed works to commence January/February 2013 and take around six months to complete. 

New dropped bollards will be installed to try and stop vandalism, and new signs are being installed to remind drivers not to leave valuables in their cars. It is disappointing to learn that nearly a third of the Parks annual budget, in the region of £20,000 is spend on the collection and disposal of dog waste. The Park is clear of Plant Viral Disease, Larch trees are being monitored and surveys are conducted regularly. There is little Ash in the park. The Community Orchard has recently had a further 18 fruit trees planted. If you would like to a video of the latest "safari" in the Park please use this link  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYjoHIe9bTM&feature=c4- verview&list=UUV7kU5azp8lfTYcwg-YiNJw

5th June 2013

A Committee Meeting took place at Hillscourt

20th March 2013

A Committee Meeting took place at Hillscourt

13th December 2012

A Committee Meeting took place at Hillscourt

27th November 2012

A meeting took place of the Marlbrook Tip Focus Group

9th November 2012

The Lickey Hills Society Launches Walks Booklet

The Lickey Hills Society are launching their walks booklet – Lickey Hills Country Park – Great Walks. On Monday 26th
November at their A.G.M. This forty-page booklet will enable people to enjoy great walks around the hills and also find out more about the park, its history and its wildlife - thereby enhancing their visit. The main walks: the Bluebell, Squirrel, Woodpecker, Sculpture, Geo-Champions (geology) Trails, are all described in detail and are accompanied by maps and photographs, as is a walk to Bittell Reservoir and Barnt Green. There is also information about an Easy Access Trail for people with restricted mobility as well as general information about the Country Park and its facilities. Running through the booklet is a History Timeline that identifies key dates and events that have taken place in the area, starting with the Neolithic Period and ending with the Pope’s visit to Cofton Park in 2010.

The booklet has been solely funded from a legacy left to the Society in 2011, by Mr John Murdock of Rubery who requested that it be spent on encouraging walking on the Hills. Working in collaboration, Steve Hinton, (Senior Ranger) and Adam Noon (Ranger), members of the Society, and Keith and Simon Woolford of Arch Media, took the idea of a walks map which has now developed into a fantastic new booklet promoting the Country Park. In addition, the Society has identified various other ways in which the legacy could be used. These include new trail waymarkers making the routes easier to follow and improved complementary signage at the main park entrances.  “We are proud of this booklet which promotes the Country Park and will add greatly to people’s enjoyment of the Lickey Hills. This is a great booklet describing great walks in a great location.”    Chairman, Mike Brooke The booklet, priced £3, will be on sale at the AGM and is available from the Visitor Centre in Warren Lane, or from committee members of the LHS. It can also be ordered direct [plus postage and packing of £1] from Membership Secretary: Mrs Brenda Carlson, 30 Beacon Hill, Rubery, B’ham B45 9QP tel 0121 624 9464.

4th October 2012

The Public Meeting concerning the future of the Marlbrook Tip was held at Lickey Parish Hall on Monday 24th September and was attended by over 80 residents. Details about this meeting, and the follow-up Tip Focus Group meeting was held on Thursday 27th, have been sent to Lickey Community Group members. To see copies of the PowerPoint presentation slides used at the meetings please follow this link on the Bromsgrove Councils website. http://www.bromsgrove.gov.uk/cms/pdf/Marlbrook%20Tip%20presentation%20-%2024th%20September%20public%20meeting.pdf 

Tuesday 21st August 2012

A lunch time meeting took place with Ruth Bamford and an evening meeting was held with members of Marlbrook Tip Focus Group. who were updated with progress, so far, on plans for the Tip.

Thursday 12th July 2012

A Committee meeting was held when various matters including the Marlbrook Tip, Lickey Post Office and post box, parking issues and road resurfacing were discussed. The Committee members were given reports on recent Parish Council and Lickey Hills Country Consultative Committee meetings.It was also mentioned that the next public meeting to be held by Bromsgrove Council concerning plans for the Marlbrook Tip is expected to be held on Monday 24th September. Further details of this will be published as soon as they are available.

Tuesday 29th May 2012

A meeting took place of the Marlbrook Tip Focus Group when it was agreed to write to the Council for a further up-date on progress.
 

Wednesday 25th April 2012

The Annual General Meeting of the Lickey Community Group was held last night at the Parish Hall. There was a good turn-out of members who re-elected the existing Committee and also elected Tony Smith & Keith Woolford to the Committee. Baden Carlson from the Lickey Hills Society, gave a very informative and interesting talk about the work they do to preserve and improve the Lickeys and the surrounding area. After the formal proceedings, members were able to get together over refreshments.

Friday 20th April 2012

An article appeared in the Bromsgrove Standard today relating to the internal investigation into the failings of the planning and enforcement of Marlbrook Tip. This can be seen at http://www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk/news/local/9659603.Council_to_change_planning_practices_to_prevent_another__Marlbrook_Tip_/?ref=erec


Wednesday 11th April 2012

The minutes from the public meeting about the Marlbrook Tip from 13th March are now on the Council website. Click the following link and then on the "Notes from meeting 13.3.12" link on the right hand side of the page.

http://www.bromsgrove.gov.uk/cms/environment-and-planning/planning.aspx


Friday 30th March 2012

The second meeting of the Marlbrook Tip Focus Group took place on 28th March. Members will be advised of details of this meeting, and the course of action decided, by e-newsletter in the near future..


Tuesday 27th March 2012

Bromsgrove District Council have published the letters received by them asking for views on the future of The Tip. These, together with their responses, can be seen at:-

http://www.bromsgrove.gov.uk/cms/environment-and-planning/planning.aspx


Tuesday 13th March 2012

A public meeting concerning the Marlbrook Tip was hosted by Bromsgrove Council at the Parish Hall. The meeting was well attended with many Lickey Community Group members there. A presentation was given by Ruth Bamford of the Council and details of this will also be available on the Councils website.  There was a display of replies to the action points from the last meeting and copies of letters received from local residents. A lively question and answer session was held and residents were promised a further meeting in September.