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Redditch Halloween Light Trail Returns to Morton Stanley Park
Free Halloween Light Trail at Morton Stanley Park, Redditch, on 24 October. New attractions, interactive photos, funfair and street food. 5pm–10pm.
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Latest Redditch council news, planning applications, housing proposals, public-service decisions and regeneration updates.
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Construction Begins on Redditch Innovation Centre
Construction has started on Redditch's £16.6m Innovation Centre, due to open Spring 2028. The building will house office, lab and workshop space for…
Redditch Town Hall Customer Services Reopens 12 October
Redditch Borough Council's Customer Services moves back to the refurbished Town Hall on 12 October, closing the temporary George Walk centre on 9 October.
Culture Central Appointed to Lead Redditch Cultural Sector Skills Programme
Culture Central has been selected to deliver a skills and capacity development programme for Redditch's cultural organisations and practitioners through…
Residents invited to latest Community Walkabouts
Redditch residents can meet council officers and police at community walkabouts in Woodrow (30 Sept) and Winyates Centre (7 Oct) to discuss local issues.
Views sought on town centre protection order
Redditch Borough Council is consulting on renewing its town centre Public Space Protection Order, which expires in January 2027. Have your say by 11…
Make Your Mark - Become a Creative Producer
Redditch and Bromsgrove young people aged 16-24 can apply for Creative Producer roles with local arts organisations. Ten places available on each project.
Halloween Light Trail Returns to Morton Stanley Park
Morton Stanley Park's Halloween Light Trail returns on 24 October 2026. Free family event runs 5pm–10pm with illuminated displays and new themed zones.
Still Time to Influence Decisions
Redditch residents have three weeks to complete the My Neighbourhood Survey 2026. Deadline 21 September at 9am. Takes 10 minutes.
Unlock the Stories Behind our Borough
Redditch Heritage Open Days 2026 launches with free events, tours, and activities across 10 days. Enter the Heritage Hunters competition for prizes.
Improvements Coming to Morton Stanley Park
Redditch Borough Council begins work on Morton Stanley Park from 7 September, adding fitness area, ball park, play equipment and picnic benches.
Running Out of Excuses
Redditch Borough Council is launching free nine-week Couch to 5K running sessions from 13 September for beginners aged 12+. No booking needed.
Joint Effort Against Joint Pain
Redditch Borough Council launches free ESCAPE-pain rehabilitation programme for people with arthritic joint pain, starting 16 September 2026. Exercise,…
Redditch agrees ward proposals for future council elections
Redditch Borough Council has voted on interim ward arrangements ahead of local government reorganisation, proposing five two-member and two three-member…
Local artists create lasting legacy
Original artworks by local artists have been installed across 12 Redditch council independent living schemes, including Downsell House and Ibstock House,…
Special Council Meeting For FTD Bros To Be Livestreamed
Jordan and Cian Adams from Redditch receive the borough's highest civic honour for raising millions for dementia charities. Ceremony at Palace Theatre…
Redditch Council My Neighbourhood Survey 2026
Redditch Borough Council launches annual survey on 10 August. Residents can share views on local services and priorities. Survey closes 21 September.
Redditch Shopmobility Survey Opens Until September 12
Redditch Shopmobility is seeking feedback from users, non-users, and former users to improve the service. Survey runs until 12 September.
Redditch community walkabouts launched to shape neighbourhoo
Redditch Borough Council launches community walkabouts to let residents identify local issues and influence neighbourhood priorities. First session in…
Redditch Council Plans Vegetation Works at Barnwood Close
Redditch Borough Council's Tree Team will manage overgrown planting between Barnwood Close and Rickyard Lane this autumn, reducing shrubs to two metres…