http://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news.aspx?Category=HPMost Recent Home Page News Articles from Malven Hills District Councilen-gbhttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/may/malvern-hills-gears-up.aspxWith approximately two weeks to go, Malvern Hills is geared up to welcome the Olympic Torch Relay as it passes through the district during its 8,000 mile journey travelling the length and breadth of the UK to the Olympic Stadium in London. Malvern Hills District Council has been working closely with a range of individuals and organisations to ensure that Friday 25th May really is a day to remember. The impressive Torch Relay procession will be lead by fourteen different Torchbearers as it wends its way from Powick through to Malvern Wells and there are a range of events and street activities planned to accompany the celebrations.Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/may/malvern-hills-gears-up.aspxhttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/may/new-parking-charges-proposed.aspxProposals for new car parking charges and concessions will be presented to Malvern Hills District Council’s Overview and Scrutiny committee when it meets next Tuesday (22nd May 2012).Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/may/new-parking-charges-proposed.aspxhttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/may/accommodation-awarded-4-stars.aspxThe Abbey Hotel in Great Malvern has recently been awarded a four star rating by the AA hotel services. The hotel has always offered an excellent level of service to customers and now the managers and staff are very proud to have achieved the recognition they feel they deserve.Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/may/accommodation-awarded-4-stars.aspxhttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/may/new-leadership.aspxA unanimous show of hands saw new members of the leadership team voted in at last night’s (Tuesday) annual meeting of Malvern Hills District Council.Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/may/new-leadership.aspxhttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/may/hm-the-queen-to-visit.aspxAs part of The Queen’s regional tour for the Diamond Jubilee, she will be visiting Worcester on 11th July.Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/may/hm-the-queen-to-visit.aspxhttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/may/tag-rugby-competition.aspxMalvern Hills Tag Rugby Competition was held on Friday 4th May 2012 at Malvern Rugby Club, delivered by Malvern Hills District Council in partnership with West Mercia Police. Thirty-two teams entered the action-packed competition including over 380 children in school years 4, 5 and 6 from 22 local primary schools.Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/may/tag-rugby-competition.aspxhttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/may/applications-sough-for-malvern.aspxIn July, Malvern Hills District Council will be hosting the Malvern Hills District Sports Awards at Malvern College. The sports awards have been developed to reward achievement and dedication in sport from coaches, clubs, volunteers and performers over the past 12 months.Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/may/applications-sough-for-malvern.aspxhttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/may/building-awards-celebrate.aspxLast week (25 April) the South Worcestershire Building Control Partnership held its second annual Building Excellence Awards for projects built in the South Worcestershire area.Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/may/building-awards-celebrate.aspxhttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/april/graphic-design-students-visit.aspxInformation design students from the University’s Digital Arts Centre have been visiting a leading design studio while on a recent visit to London.Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/april/graphic-design-students-visit.aspxhttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/april/may-date-for-energy-saving.aspxThe liquidators of Energy Saving Group, which ceased trading last year after people had signed up to a £500 solar panel deal, are holding a meeting of creditors to place the company into administration on Tuesday May 8.Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/april/may-date-for-energy-saving.aspxhttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/april/worcestershires-stray-staffie.aspxWorcestershire’s Dog Warden team has called on dog owners to stop abandoning Staffordshire bull terriers as the number of stray ‘staffies’ being picked up across the county reaches a critical point.Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/april/worcestershires-stray-staffie.aspxhttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/april/councils-free-insulation-sche.aspxA free household insulation scheme initially aimed at residents over 60 years of age and launched at the beginning of the year has now been extended to cover all households regardless of age. The scheme enables households with a low energy efficiency rating to install loft and cavity wall insulation for free.Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/april/councils-free-insulation-sche.aspxhttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/april/council-review.aspxMalvern Hills District Council is undertaking a major review of its economic development priorities. The review will ultimately influence how the council organises its services, focuses resources and works with partners across the district. As part of this process the council has held a series of themed discussions with key businesses, organisations and individuals which looked at the interests of particular business sectors. The sessions were supported by leading councillors from within the council, its Chief Executive, Chris Bocock and other senior officers.Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/april/council-review.aspxhttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/april/blow-your-trumpet-more.aspxMalvern Hills District Council has been told to “blow its own trumpet” more. A recent independent report of how well the council is working concluded that the council “enjoys many strengths…and a very sound base from which to move forward in times of financial, economic and social challenges”Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/april/blow-your-trumpet-more.aspxhttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/april/theatres-and-district-council.aspxMalvern Theatres and Malvern Hills District Council have announced plans to work closely in the coming months in order to build on the existing benefits that the theatre brings to Malvern and its surrounding areas.Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/april/theatres-and-district-council.aspxhttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/april/sponsors-sought.aspxThe second Malvern Hills District Sports Awards will be taking place in July and an appeal has gone out for sponsorship of the event. The awards evening will take place on 12th July and Dave Bradley, BBC Hereford and Worcester radio presenter will be the compere. There will also be local sporting celebrities attending to present some of the awards.Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/april/sponsors-sought.aspxhttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/april/jack-french-is-sport-inspired.aspxVolunteer Jack French from Malvern was awarded the Personal Achievement in Sports award at this year’s Tryangle Awards, which were held on Thursday 29th March 2012 at Worcester Warriors Rugby Club.Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/april/jack-french-is-sport-inspired.aspxhttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/april/business-workshops.aspxMalvern Hills District Council is offering free business start up workshops to budding entrepreneurs who are interested in starting, or who have recently started, their own business. The “How to Start a Business” workshops are delivered in partnership with Balancing Business and will run at Malvern Library on 23 April and 28 May from 9.30am – 12.30pm. Anyone interested in attending one of the workshops should contact Balancing Business on 07894 413776 or email info@balancingbusiness.co.uk to book their free place.Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/april/business-workshops.aspxhttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/april/get-fit-4-life.aspxFit 4 Life is a free 10 week Healthy Lifestyle Programme, aimed at improving health and wellbeing, improving literacy and numeracy skills and supporting parents into further training and/or employment. The programme, which is funded by the Big Pickersleigh Project through the Malvern Hills Partnership, will also include practical cookery sessions. The programme is starting on Wednesday 18th April, 1pm – 3pm at South Worcestershire CollegeMon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/communications/news/2012/april/get-fit-4-life.aspxhttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/A new vocational training centre has opened in Spring Lane, Malvern which will provide first class training for a career in the automotive industry. The aim of the new Overdrive centre is to increase employment and life opportunities for those living in the south Worcestershire area and principally in the local Pickersleigh Ward by providing qualifications, apprenticeships and adult learning.Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/cms/