Bilbrook Parish Council

05/06/2026

What's this? More amazing special guests for our Summer Fete!

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04/06/2026

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In the West Mids 😉

03/06/2026

🎶 Calling all singers and musicians! 🎤🎸🥁

We've got some fantastic performers already booked in for our Open Mic Session at our Summer Fete on 20th June ☀️🎪 - but we're still looking for more!

Love performing? Then we’d love to hear from you! This is a great opportunity to showcase your talent, entertain the community, and be part of a fun family summer celebration.

✨ All ages and experience levels welcome
✨ Friendly and supportive atmosphere
✨ Perform your favourite songs and share your passion

Interested in performing? Register your interest by completing our online form at https://tinyurl.com/BPCOpenMic, or scan the QR code in our image

Please share with any singers or musicians who might be interested 🎵

03/06/2026

The wild flowerbeds that are maintained by village volunteers are looking blooming lovely! 😍

02/06/2026

BILBROOK - WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOUR IDEAS!

Bilbrook Parish Council is always looking for funding to apply for to make Bilbrook a better place to live. We have been informed of one such pot that would be around £50,000 - £60,000.

The Parish Council is seeking input from residents on how best to use these funds for community benefit to help support our bid. We already have some project ideas and would like to know if you support them.

None of the initiatives has been costed in detail, but an estimate of the magnitude has been suggested. Larger projects may require additional funding sources alongside this grant.

We are also open to other suggestions from Bilbrook residents we haven't thought of yet. To give our application the best chance of success, any suggestions should meet the criteria of the funding body:

👷🏻They are looking to fund one or two large-scale projects that will benefit Bilbrook for years to come, rather than lots of smaller, short-term initiatives.

🍎The project must directly improve the physical or mental health of our residents, such as encouraging active lifestyles, mental wellbeing, or social connection.

🟢The project should ideally take place on land owned either by Bilbrook Parish Council or South Staffs Council as we are unlikely to get funding for projects on privately owned land.

This grant is for creating or building something completely new. It cannot be used for routine maintenance or repairs (for example, we cannot apply for funding to fill potholes)

Please follow the link below to let us know what you think of our ideas, or share your own proposals with us.

Bilbrook Parish Council is always looking for funding pots to apply for to make Bilbrook a better place to live. We have been informed of one such pot that would be around £50,000 - £60,000, and we are preparing an application. The Parish Council is seeking input from residents on how best to use ...

24/05/2026

Bilbrook Funding Consultation

Bilbrook Parish Council is always looking for funding to apply for to make Bilbrook a better place to live. We have been informed of one such pot that would be around £50,000 - £60,000.

The Parish Council is seeking input from residents on how best to use these funds for community benefit to help support our bid. We already have a some project ideas and would like to know if you support them.

None of the initiatives has been costed in detail, but an estimate of the magnitude has been suggested. Larger projects may require additional funding sources alongside this grant.

We are also open to other suggestions from Bilbrook residents we haven't thought of yet. To give our application the best chance of success, any suggestions should meet the criteria of the funding body:

- They are looking to fund one or two large-scale projects that will benefit Bilbrook for years to come, rather than lots of smaller, short-term initiatives.

-The project must directly improve the physical or mental health of our residents, such as encouraging active lifestyles, mental wellbeing, or social connection.

-The project should ideally take place on land owned either by Bilbrook Parish Council or South Staffs Council as are unlikely to get funding for projects on privately owned land.

This grant is for creating or building something completely new. It cannot be used for routine maintenance or repairs (for example, we cannot apply for funding to fill potholes)

Please follow the link below to let us know what you think of our ideas, or share your own proposals with us.

https://forms.gle/iPvNdHYgZojYZ69Y7

The deadline for responses is Tuesday 2nd June 2026

22/05/2026

With just a few days to go on the Regulation 16 Consultation for the Bilbrook Neighbourhood Plan, it's an opportunity to remind everyone why the Plan was started.

Why did we do it?

• To help Bilbrook people have a say in how their area changes in the future.

• To set out a shared plan for Bilbrook based on what residents, businesses, and local groups want.

• To help shape planning decisions for Bilbrook, so future planning applications are considered against local priorities as well as wider planning rules.

• To protect what Bilbrook people value locally, such as green spaces, community facilities, historic buildings, and the character of the area.

• To support improvements to the Bilbrook neighbourhood, including things like transport, parks, cycling routes, and local services.

• To encourage the right type of growth by helping make sure development meets Bilbrook’s needs and benefits the community.

• To give clearer guidance to developers about what Bilbrook people want to see in new developments.

• To bring the community together by giving residents opportunities to share ideas and help shape the future of Bilbrook.

• To create a plan for the future of Bilbrook that aims to balance change with protecting the things that make the area special.

To see how this will work in practice, visit the link below to South Staffordshire Council's Regulation 16 Consultation, where you can read the Bilbrook Neighbourhood Plan and give your comments and feedback. The consultation closes on 26th May 2026.

Bilbrook Parish Council has submitted its Draft Neighbourhood Plan to the council.

21/05/2026

☀️🎉 Save the Date – Bilbrook Summer Fete! 🎉☀️

Join us for a fantastic day of fun at our Summer Fete! Bring your family, friends and neighbours along for a wonderful community day out packed with something for everyone.

🌼 Browse a variety of stalls
🍔 Enjoy delicious food and drinks
🎭 Sit back and enjoy entertainment throughout the day - Open Mic sessions, dance, and more.
🎯 Have a go at games and activities for all ages

Whether you're coming for the tasty treats, a bit of friendly competition, or simply to soak up the summer atmosphere, we’d love to see you there!

Mark your calendars and spread the word – let’s make it a day to remember! ☀️💛

📅Saturday, 20th June 2026
🕒11:30 am to 3:30 pm
📍Twentymans Playing Fields, next to Bilbrook Village Hall, Joey's Lane, Bilbrook WV8 1JL

20/05/2026

🌟 Who helps make Bilbrook such a great place to live? 🌟

Now’s your chance to give them the recognition they deserve.

Whether it’s a dedicated volunteer, a much-loved local business, a community champion, or someone who’s always there for their neighbours — we want to celebrate the people (and even animals!) who make a real difference.

This year we’ve expanded our award categories, including our brand-new **Animal Award**, so every local hero has the chance to shine. 🐾

Got a photo or short video of them in action? We’d love to see it! 📸

Nominate your local hero here:

https://tinyurl.com/BPCCommunityAwards

📅 Key Dates
Deadline: Sunday, 31st May 2026
Awards Ceremony: Wednesday, 8th July | 7:15pm–8:15pm

19/05/2026

🌿Win a wildlife camera!

Love watching birds, bees, or hedgehogs in your garden? Showcase your home wildlife sanctuary in our Wildlife Garden Competition, running from 4th to 31st May. Residents of all ages are encouraged to take part and celebrate Bilbrook's biodiversity.

📸 The Prize: Win a high-quality wildlife camera to capture the secret lives of your garden visitors!

🌱 How to Enter:

Online: Download the entry form and rules at bilbrookparishcouncil.gov.uk (or scan the QR code in our poster.
or
Email/Phone: Contact [email protected] or call 01902 840007 for a form.

Make sure your form is returned to the Assistant Clerk at the above email address, or dropped off/posted to Bilbrook Parish Council, Bilbrook Village Hall, Joey's Lane, Bilbrook WV8 1JL by 31st May 2026.

🌍 Why not join our group?

The Climate Action Group is proud to organise this competition and invites you to their next meeting on 27th May. Come along to share your passion for the environment and help us grow a greener community!

Good luck to all our local gardeners!