Social Value Ideas for Wyre Forest District Council

Green belt brownfield housing approved

The committee approved the redevelopment of two vacant, derelict dwellings on previously developed land at Woodrow Lane into four homes. Officers and members relied on green belt exceptions for brownf…

“Members will note from the officer report that the application follows a withdrawn application that included the adjoining field and was up to ten dwe…”

Kidderminster Eastern Extension reserved matters approved

Members approved reserved matters for a large housing-led development at Cumberton Road, Kidderminster, subject to a unilateral undertaking and conditions. The scheme includes layout, scale, appearanc…

“The application also benefits from outline permission that was granted under a hybrid application in November 2025. This means that planning permissio…”

Kidderminster shopfront works approved

Members supported delegated approval for retrospective external alterations to Unit 2 Riverside, including shopfront changes, planters, screening, and a takeaway access hatch. The discussion shows the…

“Application 2509624 is an application relating to Unit 2, Riverside on Exchange Street. The application comprises alterations to the shopfront, includ…”

Food waste service deferred

The council decided not to implement the statutory food waste collection service at this time because it lacks the revenue funding needed to cover ongoing operating costs, despite receiving £1.1 milli…

“For the first time in my 24 years on Wireforest District Council, we are in the unprecedented but rational position of not being able to implement imp…”

Food waste collections deferred

The council confirmed it would not proceed with mandatory food waste collections because the revenue funding gap is too large and there has been no meaningful government response. This is a procuremen…

“The short answer is no. We haven't had any in -depth response. We've had a formal response from DEFRA, which is a very brief acknowledgement to the Ch…”

Homelessness strategy adopted

Cabinet adopted the shared homelessness and rough sleeping strategy for 2026-2031 following consultation. The report states the strategy is required every five years and shifts focus from crisis manag…

“The report aims to consider consultation responses regarding the Homeless and Rough Sleepers Strategy and to adopt the strategy. It outlines that loca…”

Homelessness strategy adopted

The committee considered a shared homelessness and rough sleeper strategy for 2026 to 2031, with a prevention-led approach, stronger partnership working, and revised action planning following consulta…

“The purpose of the report is to propose the adoption of the shared homelessness and rough sleeper strategy and the associated review following consult…”