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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.
Shared ownership homes launched at Redditch development
Persimmon Homes has opened shared ownership properties at The View in Bordesley, offering a route onto the property ladder for local buyers unable to secure traditional mortgages.
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…
Pride in Place Board: Apply for Greenlands and Woodrow
Redditch residents can apply for the Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board until 31 July. Help shape £20m investment in Greenlands and Woodrow.
Worcestershire Councils to Merge Into Two Unitary Authoritie
Worcestershire's seven councils will merge into two unitary authorities from April 2028. The Government has confirmed plans for North and South…
Two Redditch Parks Win Green Flag Award 2026
Morton Stanley and Overdale Parks in Redditch have been awarded Green Flag status in 2026, recognising their high management standards.
Redditch Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week 29 June
Redditch Borough Council launches Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week (29 June – 5 July) to encourage residents to report incidents and support victims…
Redditch Council Honours FTD Brothers as Freemen
Jordan and Cian Adams will receive the Freedom of the Borough, Redditch's highest civic honour, in August 2026 for their marathon fundraising for…
Free Tai Chi Sessions at Arrow Valley Park Redditch
Redditch Borough Council is offering free Tai Chi sessions every Tuesday from July at Arrow Valley Park, funded by Worcestershire County Council.