Kidderminster Town Hall

04/09/2024

19/08/2024

13/08/2024

The Summer issue of our newsletter, where we keep you updated on our National Lottery Heritage Funded Project, ‘A Journey Through Kidderminster’s Town Hall’ is out now. Read the update on the progress of the Town Hall transformation and the heritage activities that are taking place before and upon its reopening in 2025. You can find both the Spring and Summer issues of the newsletter at
https://www.kidderminstertownhall.org.uk/national-lottery-heritage-fund/

06/08/2024

🏛 Kidderminster Town Hall / Kidderminster Town Council - Heritage Open Days at Kidderminster Library 🏛

This is a great opportunity to find out more about A Journey Through Kidderminster’s Town Hall, a project funded by the The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Come along to find out more about what is happening with the redevelopment of the Town Hall and opportunities for how you can get involved.

We want to hear from people who have memories, souvenirs and photos of their times at Kidderminster Town Hall.

For further information follow the link below 👇
https://www.kidderminstertownhall.org.uk/heritage-open-day-2024/

09/04/2024

The organ pipes belonging to the William Hill Organ at Kidderminster Town Hall have been removed and painstakingly restored to their former glory by Stephen Bellion Church Art as part of the 'A Journey Through Kidderminster's Town Hall' The National Lottery Heritage Fund Project.

Look out for further updates on this project on our social media.

23/01/2024

Kidderminster Town Council has announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive and Responsible Financial Officer. Mr. Hugh Peacocke started in the post on Monday 15th January.

Councillor Juliet Smith, who chaired the staffing committee which carried out the recruitment process said:
“We were pleased that there was such a strong field of candidates who were interested in coming to work for the Town Council.

Hugh has a wealth of local government experience, and I am delighted that we have been able to attract someone of his calibre to become our Chief Executive.”

Councillor Helen D**e, Vice Chair of the Council’s Staffing Committee, said that the Council was looking forward to working with Mr. Peacocke and wished him every success as Chief Executive.

Mr Peacocke added:
“I am delighted to be offered the role. This is a very exciting time for the Town council as we undertake the transformation project at the Town Hall. I am looking forward to working with the Town Council staff and Town Councillors, the District Council, local organisations, businesses and those interested in the wellbeing and promotion of the town.”

23/01/2024

Community Events Grant Funding

Kidderminster Town Council, through Grant Funding received from Wyre Forest District Council, is looking to support community groups through the provision of grant funding for Community Events.

Kidderminster Town Council are delighted to announce that Community groups in Kidderminster can now apply for grants to help fund community events.

We are keen to hear from organisations that are looking to arrange community events with funding available to support these groups.

The Mayor of Kidderminster, Councillor Darren Chambers, said: “We are delighted to be able to make small grants available to help fund community events across the Town. Grants for large or small scale community events to be considered could include Food Festivals, Music Festivals, Celebrations of Cultures or Sheep Trail to celebrate the heritage and history of the town with links to Kidderminster being a market town.”

Applications for the Community Events Grants close at midday on Sunday 3rd March 2024.

For further information and application forms, visit our website: https://www.kidderminstertowncouncil.gov.uk/community-events-grant-funding/
Email: [email protected]
or telephone 01562 732680.

15/12/2023

Exciting news on Kidderminster Town Hall Transformation Project.

Plans to transform Kidderminster Town Council take another step forward as the development contract is awarded to Malvern based construction firm Speller Metcalfe.

19/11/2023

07/11/2023

Halloween vibes out, festive feels in! ☃️
This Christmas we partnered up with Kidderminster Town Hall and the Town Council to bring you the most dazzling Christmas lights possible! Join us and mark your calendars for November, let's ignite those Christmas vibes together📌🎄

Kidderminster Town Council Kidderminster Town Hall

04/09/2023

Kidderminster Town Hall and Kidderminster Town Council are happy to support the Restart Job Fair which is taking place at Kidderminster Youth House organised by Seetec Pluss in partnership with the Department of Work and Pensions and Jobcentre Plus.

Date: Thursday 7th September 2023
Time: 10am to 1pm
Location: Kidderminster Youth House, Bromsgrove Street, DY10 1PF

17/08/2023

See the wonderful Town Hall Organ in action with Music and History by our resident Organist Tim Morris.

Restoration works will be taking place shortly on the organ pipes, thanks to National Lottery Heritage Fund

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22T0VPqbRvs

15/08/2023

Kidderminster Town Hall part of Kidderminster Town Council has been awarded grant funding through the National Lottery Heritage Fund for restoration works and a Heritage Volunteer Programme.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhwphD4AH_o

03/08/2023

🚨 WE ARE HIRING 🚨

As part of the National Lottery Heritage Fund received by Kidderminster Town Council for Restoration and Heritage Volunteer Programme, we are happy to announce that we are hiring two consultant posts.

For further information or to apply please visit: https://www.kidderminstertowncouncil.gov.uk/vacancies/

Please note the closing date for applications has been extended.

24/07/2023

The SKAstuds

NEXT SATURDAY | 45Live, Kidderminster

Tickets available: https://skiddle.com/e/36327636

The SKAstuds are an 8-piece Midlands-based Ska band playing music by The Specials, Madness, The Beat, Bad Manners, The Selecter, T***s & the Maytals and more.

Tickets: https://skiddle.com/e/36327636
Doors: 7pm

21/07/2023

🚨 WE ARE HIRING 🚨

As part of the National Lottery Heritage Fund received by Kidderminster Town Council for Restoration and Heritage Volunteer Programme, we are happy to announce that we are hiring two consultant posts.

For further information or to apply please visit: https://www.kidderminstertowncouncil.gov.uk/vacancies/