Easter trail ready to entertain youngsters over the holidays

Easter fun will soon be arriving in Tenbury Wells to ensure youngsters have a cracking time during the Easter holidays. The free trail, supported by Tesco, runs from Monday, 3 April until Monday, 10 April, and takes place in the town centre of Tenbury Wells from 10am to 4pm. The trail involves youngsters searching for 18 bunnies hidden around the t...

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Look out for your elections poll card

Poll cards will start landing on doormats across the Malvern Hills District this week as the countdown to this year's local elections begins. Residents are being urged to look out for the cards and if they haven't received one by 6 April 2023 to contact Malvern Hills District Council's (MHDC) elections team as it could be a sign they are not regist...

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Malvern Hills District car parks achieve national award

Car parks within the Malvern Hills District have achieved a national award for their high safety standards. The 14 car parks, owned and managed by Malvern Hills District Council, have been awarded the coveted Park Mark, which forms part of the Safer Parking Scheme. The Safer Parking Scheme, a national standard for UK car parks, is aimed at reducing...

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Malvern Hills District Council launches new £1,500 upskilling grants for businesses

Local businesses could receive up to £1,500 towards the cost of taking on a new apprentice or trainee thanks to a new Upskilling Grant. Businesses in any sector can apply for up to two upskilling grants from Malvern Hills District Council, as long as the trainees started after 1 October 2022. The grant can be used to support the training of any app...

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Great Malvern Farmers’ Market in the running for national award

The popular Farmers' Market in Great Malvern has been shortlisted for a national award together with some of the best farm retailers in the UK. The Farm Retail Association recently announced its finalists for the national Farm Retail Awards 2023, which will take place on 7 March at Sandy Park in Exeter. Great Malvern Farmers' Market has been select...

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‘Talk to Tom’ comes to Upton upon Severn

Upton residents will soon have the chance to have their say when the Leader of Malvern Hills District Council holds his next 'Talk to Tom' session in the town. Cllr Tom Wells will be holding his next Leader's Surgery on Monday, 6 March from 10am to 12pm, at the Memorial Hall in Upton upon Severn. Residents are being encouraged to book a slot online...

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Council provides funding to support Warm Spaces across Malvern Hills District

A number of organisations across the Malvern Hills District have received funding from the council to create or support warm spaces for their local communities. Malvern Hills District Council (MHDC) has provided 'Warm and Welcoming Grants' up to £500 to go towards the creation or improvement of a warm space. A warm space is a free, safe and support...

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Funding boost proposed for town centres, tourism, and businesses in the district

A series of projects to enhance town centres, as well as support tourism and businesses across the Malvern Hills District are set to receive a funding boost. The funding proposal was approved by Malvern Hills District Council's Executive Committee last night (Tuesday, 14 February), and the money will be allocated from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund....

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The Great Malvern Farmers' Market returns next weekend

The Great Malvern Farmers' Market returns next weekend to its temporary winter venue. The popular market takes place on Saturday 18 February from 9am to 2pm at the Lyttelton Rooms on 6 Church Street, to accommodate the changing weather conditions. On offer at the market will be local fresh produce including fruit, vegetables, salads, breads, cheese...

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Great Malvern Festival of Stories set to return

The Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children is all set to return following the huge success of last year's first ever festival. Taking place from 24 October to 29 October 2023, the six day festival has been given the green light to return across a number of venues throughout Great Malvern, with an extra two days added for local schools. The ...

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Council acts on Upton residents' concerns about Hanley Road access

Malvern Hills District Council (MHDC) has listened to concerns from Upton residents and is proposing two new, fully accessible paths at Hanley Road car park. In the proposals, a wheelchair-friendly path would be installed to provide access to Warner's, a shop located on Hanley Road, and a second between the car park and toilets and Hanley Road, ena...

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Malvern Hills District Council reveals results of annual Residents' Survey

Residents within the Malvern Hills District have said they are satisfied with the area they live, local parks, and leisure facilities, according to a council survey. Organised by Malvern Hills District Council, more than 1,400 people took part in the Annual Residents' Survey, which is a record number compared to previous years. The survey, which ra...

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Malvern Hills residents will need photo ID to vote at elections in May

Malvern Hills District residents will for the first time need to show photo ID to vote at this year's local elections. Residents are being urged to check they have an accepted form of photo ID ahead of polling day on Thursday, 4 May 2023 to make sure they can cast their vote. There are many accepted forms of ID including a UK, European Economic Are...

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Malvern Well Dressing Festival returns with new theme

The Malvern Well Dressing Festival is set to return with a theme fit for royalty. The popular festival, which will be held from Saturday, 29 April to Sunday, 7 May 2023, will see more than 50 wells creatively decorated in the theme of 'Kings and Queens'. The festival starts with dressing the wells on Friday, 28 April, Judging takes place on Saturda...

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Funding to support growth and innovation in Malvern Hills District

Nearly £300,000 of funding will go towards supporting growth and innovation within the Malvern Hills District. Last night (24 January), the Malvern Hills District Council Executive Committee approved funding for two projects as part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund Investment Plan. Up to £150,000 will go towards the delivery of the BetaDen programm...

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Work starts to improve biodiversity in council's Covid memorial wood

Work has started on improving the biodiversity of a community woodland in Malvern which will be used as a memorial area for people who lost their lives in the Covid-19 pandemic. Malvern Hills District Council (MHDC) is partnering with Malvern Community Forest (MCF) to make the improvements to 'The Wood of Thanks' which will act as a natural tribute...

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Energy and environmental improvements from work at Malvern Splash

Significant energy bill savings and environmental benefits are expected from the replacement of curtain walling at Malvern Splash. On 24 January, the Malvern Hills District Council (MHDC) Executive Committee agreed additional expenditure to replace the curtain walling on the Priory Park side elevation of Malvern Splash. The existing curtain walling...

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'Talk to Tom' comes to Tenbury Wells

Tenbury Wells residents will have the chance to talk to the Leader of Malvern Hills District Council when he holds his next 'Talk to Tom' session in the town. Cllr Tom Wells will be holding his next Leader's Surgery on Friday, 3 February from 10am to 12pm, instead of the usual sessions in Great Malvern. Residents are being encouraged to book a slot...

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Malvern Theatres to receive Levelling Up funding

Malvern Theatres is set to receive up to £20m in Levelling Up funding to develop it into a world-class cultural facility. Malvern Hills District Council (MHDC) submitted the application for the money from the Levelling Up Fund Round Two and has been successful in its bid. Malvern Theatres attracts around 300,000 visitors each year. It is operated b...

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Grant proposal for Tenbury Pool to help rising energy costs

 A grant of up to £115k has been proposed to help towards the rising energy costs at Tenbury Community Pool. The grant proposal, along with suggestions for additional capital works, will be put forward to Executive Committee at Malvern Hills District Council on Tuesday, 24 January 2023. Capital works include Solar PV, double glazing and replac...

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