Joint statement by Worcestershire’s leaders on the Government’s LGR decision

The Government has today confirmed plans for the future of local councils in Worcestershire.

From 1 April 2028, the county’s current seven borough, city, district and county councils will be replaced with two unitary councils: one covering North Worcestershire and one covering South Worcestershire.

The decision follows Government consultation and consideration of the two proposals submitted for reorganisation in Worcestershire.

In a joint statement, the seven leaders of Worcestershire’s councils said:

“The debate is now over and we have a clear direction from the Government. Today, we come together to express our commitment to work collectively to make these new arrangements a success for residents, businesses and communities across the county.

“The decision also provides important clarity for staff across our councils, allowing us to fully focus on planning and delivering an effective transition without any negative impact on the services residents currently receive.

“Throughout this process, there have been strongly held and sincerely expressed views about the future structure of local government in Worcestershire. We recognise councils and residents have approached this debate from different perspectives.

“Now, moving forward, our shared priority will be ensuring every part of Worcestershire is properly represented and local voices continue to shape the decisions which must be made by April 2028.

“Above all, we are united in our determination to deliver high-quality, financially sustainable, transformed services that meet the needs of our communities both now and in the future.

“This is a moment of enormous change that will create exciting new opportunities but also great challenge. We will seize these with renewed purpose as we work together to build a strong and sustainable future for the people of Worcestershire.”

Cllr Karen May, Leader of Bromsgrove District Council
Cllr John Gallagher, Leader of Malvern Hills District Council
Cllr Matt Dormer, Leader of Redditch Borough Council
Cllr Lynn Denham, Leader of Worcester City Council
Cllr Matt Jenkins, Leader of Worcestershire County Council
Cllr Richard Morris, Leader of Wychavon District Council
Cllr Marcus Hart, Leader of Wyre Forest District Council

https://www.wychavon.gov.uk/about-wychavon-district-council/local-government-reorganisation

🌳 Fallen Tree on Inn Lane – Coordinated Community Response

Fallen Tree on Inn Lane, Hartlebury: Swift, Safe, and Coordinated Action

Hartlebury Parish Council responded quickly to a fallen tree on Inn Lane over the bank

holiday weekend. Despite the short notice, our appointed contractor, Simon Fox, attended

promptly to assess the situation and begin making the area safe.

Local police officers and PCSOs managed traffic control throughout the incident, allowing

Simon to work safely and preventing any further damage to the nearby retaining wall.

Once the immediate risks were addressed, Worcestershire Highways and Worcestershire

County Council teams attended the site and completed the full removal of the fallen tree.

This was an excellent example of community services working together — Parish Council,

contractor, police, PCSOs, and county teams — all acting quickly to protect residents and

restore access.

If you spot any fallen trees, or trees that look unstable or may pose a future risk, please

contact Worcestershire County Council in the first instance so they can assess and take

appropriate action.

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Hartlebury Heroes

Do you know anyone who has given great service to the Parish, someone who has gone the extra mile to help out or shown a kindness in anyway?  Then please consider putting them forward for the Hartlebury Heroes award.

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