Young people from across the Malvern Hills District are being encouraged to apply to be the council's Youth Chairperson and Youth Advisors. Malvern Hills District Council is searching for 11- to 17-year-olds who live or study in the district and are interested in improving and supporting the community. The Youth Chairperson and Advisors will hold t...
The next Talk to Tom session will continue next week giving Malvern Hills District residents more opportunity to have their say. 'Talk to Tom' is an opportunity for residents to meet the Leader of Malvern Hills District Council, Cllr Tom Wells, and chat face-to-face about any issues they believe the council can assist them with. Cllr Tom Wells will...
Malvern Hills District Council (MHDC) has approved a £400k grant to Malvern Hills Arts and Community College (MHACC) to help buy the former Malvern Hills College. The funding request was approved at a Council meeting tonight (Tuesday) to help MHACC's purchase the Albert Road North property from the current owners, Warwickshire College Group. MHACC ...
Malvern Hills District Council has employed two liaison officers as part of its commitment to supporting people fleeing the war in Ukraine. The council is working with partner organisations and will be supporting up to 313 Ukrainian guests, as well as the sponsors accommodating them under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme. The Ukraine Liaison Officers, ...
Malvern Hills District Council residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them. With elections taking place in Malvern Hills District in May 2023, this is an opportunity for residents to make sure they can take part. The annual canvass allows Malvern Hills Dis...
A consultation on a draft of the review of the South Worcestershire Development Plan (SWDP) will take place later this year, subject to approval by councillors. The Regulation 19 Publication – effectively a draft of the plan before it is submitted to the Planning Inspectorate – will be published in October when it will be considered by councillors ...
The Great Malvern Farmers' Market returns this weekend with plenty of fresh local produce on offer. The popular market takes place on Saturday 16 July in the grounds of Great Malvern Priory between 9am and 2pm. Organised by Boffy Arts and Events with support from Malvern Hills District Council, shoppers will have the chance to choose from a wide ra...
Crowds will soon be filling the streets in town centres across the Malvern Hills District to catch a glimpse of the Queen's Baton. The 16th official Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay will be coming through the district on 22 July, a journey which brings together and celebrates communities across the Commonwealth during the build up to the Games. ...
Get ready for a whole host of fun summer activities and events planned across the Malvern Hills District with new Summer of Fun campaign. The campaign, which started on 1 July 2022, has been created by Malvern Hills District Council to attract more visitors (particularly families) to The Malverns on a day trip, a short break, or a family holiday to...
Two rainbow benches have been permanently installed in Great Malvern ahead of the upcoming Malvern Pride event. The benches, which are situated in Priory Park Great Malvern, are a result of a project led by the Malvern Pride Committee and funded by Malvern Hills District Council. They are a symbol of diversity and inclusion for all communities with...
Calling all foodies! Prepare to be inspired as The Great Malvern Food Festival is set to return. More than 40 market stalls and street vendors will be offering a wide selection of locally sourced produce when the festival returns to the town for its 11th year. The free, two-day festival will run from 10am to 6pm on Saturday 9 July and 10am to 5pm o...
New boundaries are being proposed for council wards in Malvern Hills District Council. The Local Government Boundary Commission wants to hear what residents and local organisations think about the new proposals. A final 6-week consultation on the proposals will run until 8 August 2022. This follows two previous periods of consultation. The Commissi...
Councillors at Malvern Hills District Council have rejected a proposal to increase their allowance. The 1.75% increase to the basic allowance for 2022/23 was recommended by the Independent Remuneration Panel at a Council meeting on 21 June. This was rejected by councillors who didn't want to accept the rise during the current cost of living crisis....
Businesses across the Malvern Hills District will have the opportunity to learn more about the benefits of social media at an upcoming event near Tenbury. Malvern Hills District Council and Community First have joined forces with Esther Partridge-Warner from Online Media Works for a session on Friday, 1 July from 1pm to 3.30pm at Lindridge Village ...
Celebrate the unique history and hidden heritage of the Malvern Hills District with the return of the Midsummer Malvern Festival. The event, which will run from Saturday 25 June to Sunday 3 July 2022, has been organised by Malvern Civic Society and is a one-week celebration of community activity. Malvern Hills District Council has supported the eve...
The Leader of Malvern Hills District Council has opened a new regular Leader's Surgery giving residents more opportunity to have their say. Cllr Tom Wells, who has been in the position as Leader for just over a month, will be holding a regular surgery on the first Monday of each month, between 10am - 12pm at the Council House in Malvern, beginning ...
Town centres and local businesses within the Malvern Hills District have benefitted from £140,000 of funding to help recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. Since June 2020, two consecutive funds have supported local businesses and town centres; the Reopening High Streets Safely fund and the Welcome Back Fund. MHDC was allocated a share of £56 mi...
Malvern Hills District Council is recognising the efforts of local tourism businesses in reducing their impact on the environment with its very own scheme. The council is the first local authority to launch the Green Tourism Accreditation Scheme which offers Green Mark accreditation specifically for tourism and hospitality businesses operating acro...
Get ready for an abundance of free activities, family fun days and events galore, as towns within the Malvern Hills District get set for a royal celebration. Taking place from Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 June 2022, Malvern, Tenbury Wells and Upton upon Severn have a whole host of events ready to honour The Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Residents and visitor...
Volunteering opportunities across the Malvern Hills District will once again be showcased with the return of the virtual volunteer fair. Organised by Malvern Hills District Council, the second virtual volunteer fair will be held between 9am to 4pm on Friday, 10 June 2022 and will showcase the many fantastic volunteering opportunities across the dis...