Your Council
What we do
about the parish council
We serve as the local government voice for the area and are involved in lots of activities within the parish.
We have set up Working Groups to support and manage these projects.
Bus Shelters & BENCHES
The Parish Council has installed and maintains four bus shelters within the parish. These are situated outside the Crown Pub on Stourbridge Road, outside Catshill Middle School on Gibb Lane, near the roundabout at the junction of Gibb Lane and Meadow Road, and outside the Miu Miu Restaurant on the A38 Birmingham Road.
Bench seats and chatty benches are located in various areas for residents.
The concept behind Chatty Benches is
straightforward yet powerful: installed benches are marked with signs indicating that those seated are open to chatting with others.
This creates opportunities for spontaneous conversations, helping to break down barriers and foster a sense of belonging.
Environmental Services
Litter Pickers – Volunteers who assist the BDC litter pickers around the Parish
Lengthsman – assists with the maintenance of drains, culverts and any overhanging plants on the pavements
Gardener – maintenance of five gardens within the Parish, located at Ivy Cottage Gardens on Golden Cross Lane, Barley Mow Gardens at the top of Barley Mow Lane on the A38, Jubilee Gardens at the crossroads of Braces Lane/ Golden Cross Lane/ A38, the War Memorial garden on Stourbridge Road and the WW1 Commemoration Garden outside the Baptist Church.
War Memorial – maintenance of the War Memorial, as gifted to the residents of the village.
Gardens and bulb planting – Community bulb planting fosters environmental sustainability, community cohesion, and mental well-being while significantly improving local landscapes.
Footpath Maintenance – Working with the County Council to inspect and maintain public rights of way.
GRANTS
Grants for funding can be requested from the Parish Council by submitting an application form available from this website.
This policy sets out the requirements and criteria for consideration of the provision of a grant.
communications
The Parish Council maintains a Facebook page and publishes a magazine that is delivered to residents four times a year.
Noticeboards can be found outside Tesco Express in Marlbrook, the Village Hall on Golden Cross Lane, the Ivy Cottage Gardens on Golden Cross Lane, and outside the Social Club on Meadow Road.
community events
These are arranged to build on the feeling of community within the Parish and include:
Firework Event in conjunction with the Scouts,
Remembrance Day Parade in conjunction with the Royal British Legion, Scouts and local schools and churches
meetings
We meet every last Thursday of the month for our Full Parish Council Meeting, excluding the months of August and December.
All Parish Council meetings are open to the public, and we are always pleased to see parishioners attending.
The Parish Logo
What does the parish logo represent?
Catshill and North Marlbook Parish Council Logo has a very specific meaning:
The three coloured squares represent the three wards that the Parish is split into, specifically
Barley Mow
Catshill
North Marlbrook.