Malvern Hills District Council

18/06/2026

📍 New location, same great festival! The much-loved Great Malvern Food Festival is back for its 15th year!

This year it’s popping up in a brand-new setting along Grange Road, outside Malvern Theatres

📅 Saturday 4 July at 10am–6pm
📅 Sunday 5 July at 10am–5pm

Expect a weekend packed with flavour and fun in the heart of Great Malvern:
🍴 Street food & artisan stalls
🍓 Locally sourced produce
🍺 Craft beer & cider
🎶 Live music & street performers
👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly entertainment

We can’t wait to welcome you to Grange Road for a fantastic weekend of food, drink and entertainment!

Please note vehicle access to the theatre via the drop-off layby on Grange Road will remain unaffected throughout the festival weekend.

The free festival is delivered in partnership between Malvern Hills District Council and Boffy Arts Markets Ltd with support from (the construction company leading the Malvern Theatres redevelopment project).

🔗 Visit www.visitthemalverns.org/blog/great-malvern-food-festival for more info.

Visit The Malverns Tourist Information Centre

18/06/2026

17/06/2026

⚽ Good luck to England as they kick off their World Cup campaign tonight.

But make sure you don't get caught offside when it comes to your recycling.

All those extra drinks cans, bottles and takeaway containers can be given a new lease of life if you make the right call after the final whistle.

Your matchday recycling guide:

✅ Drinks cans (don't crush)
✅ Glass bottles and jars (please don’t put wedges of lime or lemon inside)
✅ Plastic takeaway tubs (rinsed)
✅ Aluminium foil trays and foil (clean and scrunched)
✅ Pizza boxes (tear off heavily grease-stained sections)
🚫 Crisp packets
🚫 Sweet and chocolate wrappers
🚫 Pet food pouches
🚫 Baby food pouches

🏆 Recycle like a champion this World Cup and help Team Worcestershire score one for the environment.

17/06/2026

We are considering our next steps following a Government planning sanction which could allow decisions on major developments in the district to be taken nationally rather than locally.

We strongly dispute the Government’s decision and are considering all available options in response to this. We believe the decision does not reflect the significant improvements made to our planning service over the past two years.

We remain committed to delivering a high-quality planning service for our communities and will continue to keep residents updated as we consider our response.

Read more here: https://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/news-alerts/1946-news-malvern-considers-next-steps-following-government-planning-sanction

17/06/2026

📢 Head of Planning – New Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced planning professional to lead and shape planning services, and help deliver positive outcomes for communities.

✅ Senior leadership role
✅ Influence planning policy and development
✅ Lead high-performing teams
✅ Make a real impact

If you're ready for your next challenge in local government, we'd love to hear from you.

🔗 Apply https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/269823/head-of-planning

17/06/2026

✨ FIVE THINGS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT MALVERN THEATRES ✨

Our story is full of fascinating moments. Did you know Malvern Theatres has been entertaining audiences for more than 140 years? 🎭

Here are five things you might not know about Malvern Theatres:

1. We originally opened on 1st July 1885 and parts of the original building still survive Our original name was the Assembly Rooms 🏛️

2. Some of the world's greatest actors and musicians have appeared on our stage including Sir Ian McKellen, Dame Judi Dench, Dame Helen Mirren, Sir Patrick Stewart and Nigel Kennedy.

3. George Bernard Shaw had a special connection to Malvern, with 19 of his plays produced here, and six of his plays receiving their world premieres in Malvern ✍️

4. There's more than one stage.Alongside the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres is home to the Forum Theatre (currently undergoing redevelopment), a 300-seat cinema and Studio One, which hosts workshops, classes and intimate performances.
There's also a bar and restaurant 🎬

5. Our £20 million redevelopment project will eventually give us six seated venues under one roof, making Malvern one of the largest multi-venue arts centres in Europe

12/06/2026

🚀 Apprenticeship Employer Incentives 2026 🚀

Thinking about hiring an apprentice in 2026? Now could be the perfect time.

The government is offering up to £5,000 in stacked incentives for employers who recruit young apprentices. Depending on your business size, the apprentice's age, and their circumstances, you could be eligible for up to four separate incentive payments.

Find out more by visiting https://worcsapprenticeships.org.uk/employers/grants-funding/

11/06/2026

❕County-wide survey launched to understand public perceptions of air quality ❕

Residents are being invited to complete a survey about air pollution.

The questionnaire aims to capture insights into issues like awareness and use of local air quality tools, lifestyle changes to improve air quality, and communication preferences on the important topic.

Visit www.worcsregservices.gov.uk/all-services/pollution/air-quality for more information and to take part.

10/06/2026

🏡 Help shape Powick’s future!

A draft Neighbourhood Plan has been developed with the local community and outlines how the parish could grow over the coming years.

Now it’s your chance to give feedback before it’s independently reviewed.

🗓️ Consultation closes: 20 July 2026
📄 View online or request a paper copy

🔗 www.malvernhills.gov.uk/powick-neighbourhood-plan