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Following their recent public consultation event in July/August 2026, Tarmac have put together a FAQs document so that residents have easy access to more information on the proposals, addressing the key themes raised so far. Tarmac has also uploaded this onto their project website, where it can be accessed here: https://clifton-quarry.tarmac.com/
Reducing Fire Risks in the Countryside
Follow the Countryside Code, avoid open fires except in designated areas, and always extinguish smoking materials completely before disposal
Key Prevention Measures
Avoid open fires in the countryside unless in safe, designated areas
Do not use barbecues. If you use barbecues only do so where permitted and follow manufacturer’s safety instructions.
Extinguish cigarettes fully before disposal; never throw them ...
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Dear residents,
So now we know. From April 2028, we will have a North Worcestershire Council and a South Worcestershire Council, delivering all services from bin collections to roads and social care for children and adults.
As leaders of the three district councils in South Worcestershire, we believe this is the right decision, not just for the communities we serve, but for the whole county. Moving to a unitary is a government decision. It has to happen and we are fully behind a South Worc...
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North and South Unitary is the decision
The seven leaders of Worcestershire’s councils have issued a joint statement.
“The debate is now over and we have a clear direction...
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What You Need to Know About Your Phone & Broadband Service Upgrade
We understand you may have questions about the ‘digital switch-over’ or why you haven’t yet been contacted about upgrading your service, so we’d like to explain how this process works.
Different providers, different timelines
Not all providers are upgrading their customers at the same time. Companies such as Vodafone, TalkTalk, Sky or BT all use the Openreach network, but each is moving ...
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Dear Parish Council and Residents
I am emailing to inform you that we will be holding a public consultation on our proposals for a Section 73 application to vary aspects of the approved eastern extension area at Clifton Quarry from Monday 13th July to Sunday 16th August.
Please find (below) a letter that includes this information, along with details of the public exhibition which residents are invited to.
I’ve also attached a copy (find below) of the flyer t...
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You may be aware that by January 2027, the UK's old copper phone network will be switched off. For older or vulnerable residents, particularly those with telecare alarms or no mobile phone, it can be confusing and potentially risky if they're not prepared in time.
These changes will affect everyone who has or relies on a home phone, particularly for a telecare alarm, medical device, or burglar alarm. With less than a year to go before the switchover, ignoring provider messages mean th...
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