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.

The Autumn 2026 issue of the parish magazine is now being delivered to residents. Download your copy from here.

Well done to everyone who entered a scarecrow into our Catshill and North Marlbrook’s Scarecrow competition. Here are just some of them.

Remembrance Services There will be the usual Remembrance Services in Catshill: Sunday 8th November, 10:00am in Catshill Club and then 10:45am at the War Memorial. Catshill & North Marlbrook Fireworks Display 2026 Lingfield Park Catshill on 31st October. Gates open at 5:30pm Fireworks 7:15pm.Adults £3 Children £2. Catshill & North Marlbrook Parish Council Christmas Lights…

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…

Our stunning floral displays don’t happen by chance. Behind every vibrant planter and beautifully maintained flower bed is a great deal of planning, hard work and ongoing care. The displays are carefully designed to provide a colourful mix of seasonal flowers and pollinator-friendly plants, creating attractive spaces for residents and visitors to enjoy. Preparing 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…

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…

The bird feeding station in the Shelley Close park area has become a much-loved spot within the community, where residents can gather at the Chatty Bench, enjoy a conversation, and spend time watching the birds feed.

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…