Autumn 2026 issue out

The annual Easter Trail was once again a huge success, with a fantastic turnout from local families. Children enjoyed following the map around the village and working out the hidden word along the way. At the end of the trail, participants were delighted to be greeted by the Easter Bunny and Rumi, who rewarded them…

Improvements are continuing at the Catshill Community Orchards, which can be found off Milton Road and the Millennium Way path and cycle route, with the Parish Council installing new notice boards and a seating area for everyone to enjoy. We are grateful to our volunteers, whose dedication helps keep this important community space thriving.

Winter planting by local children from Catshill First School Well done, Catshill First School Junior Councillors, who planted 12 heathers and 48 pansies. Thanks to Cllr Jess Parry for organising this.

Here are this year’s major events organised by theparish council for the whole community to enjoy… Don’t forget to put these 2026 events in your diary! Sunday 19th July – Picnic in the Park. Summer fun in the meadow Saturday 12th September – Hayfest. Watch out for the scarecrows! Sunday 8th November – Remembrance. The…

Litter louts who drop rubbish from vehicles could face fines of up to £250 as Bromsgrove District Council clamps down on environmental crime. At a meeting last night members voted to empower Civil Enforcement Officers to issue Litter Penalty Charge Notices (Litter PCNs) if they spot rubbish being thrown out of cars. The officers are…

Your Parish Council supplies poo bags around the Parish, but please only use them for emergencies! The Parish Council has long provided free emergency dog-litter bags to help keep the village clean, supported tirelessly by volunteer Jose Lewis.But with demand soaring far beyond intended use— and some dispensers reportedly emptied within hours—the scheme has become…