We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Wyre Forest District Council in West Midlands across 46 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
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“Members will note from the officer report that the application follows a withdrawn application that included the adjoining field and was up to ten dwe…”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 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…”
Green Belt replacement tested
The Drollis Farm application was approved after officers concluded the demolition and replacement of the farmstead met the very special circumstances test. The scheme is materially larger than the exi…
“The applicant's calculations are clear that the scheme would represent development that is materially larger than the existing building on-site, repre…”
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…”
Burlish land disposal for Harriers
The council agreed in principle to dispose of approximately 8.5 hectares of Burlish Country Park to Kidderminster Harriers Football Club, subject to best consideration, public consultation and plannin…
“Good evening, thank you. So this report seeks agreement to the principle of disposing of part of Burlish Country Park to Kidderminster Harriers Footba…”
Consultation window for disposal
Following approval of the Burlish Country Park disposal principle, cabinet confirmed the formal consultation and site notice timetable. This is an immediate action item with a defined response channel…
“the consultation will run from the 17th of July until the 14th of August for us to consider all comments that are received and the site notice will se…”
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