New Inclusive Play Area at Lickey Hills Set to Delight Children This Summer Saturday, May 2, 2026 lickeyhills playground families children adventure inclusive construction birmingham outdoorplay recreation Lickey Hills Country Park is gearing up to unveil an exciting new play area that promises to be a hit with children and families alike. Located near the visitor centre and café, this inclusive playground is designed to offer … Read More
New Wildlife-Themed Splash Pad Opens at Lido Park, Droitwich Spa, Near Birmingham Thursday, April 30, 2026 splashpad wildlife droitwichspa familyfun outdoorplay waterplay accessibility wychavon birmingham recreation A vibrant new splash pad has opened its gates at Lido Park in Droitwich Spa, offering a delightful wildlife-themed water play experience for children and families. Located just 40 minutes from Birmingham, this £550,000 … Read More
125-Year-Old Smethwick Leisure Centre Facing Demolition to Make Way for New Housing Tuesday, March 10, 2026 smethwick sandwell leisure demolition housing harrymitchell recreation development council facilities The Harry Mitchell Leisure Centre in Smethwick, a community fixture for 125 years, is set to be demolished to pave the way for much-needed housing development. Sandwell Council announced its intention to flatten the aging … Read More
Bournville Village Children’s Festival Returns with Safer, Earlier Finish Saturday, January 31, 2026 bournville festival children family safety fireworks maypole community birmingham recreation The much-loved Bournville Village Children’s Festival is making a comeback this year—but with a significant change aimed at ensuring a peaceful, family-friendly environment. Following incidents of unrest at past events, … Read More
David Lloyd Shirley Gym Approved for Three New Padel Courts Wednesday, December 3, 2025 davidlloyd padel solihull gym tenniscourts sports planning acoustics growth recreation sport Solihull planners have approved David Lloyd’s Solihull Cranmore gym proposal to add three padel courts by converting two existing tennis courts at their Cranmore Boulevard location. The application, submitted in August, … Read More
£125k Funding Boost Spurs Community Projects Across South Staffordshire Saturday, November 22, 2025 funding community southstaffordshire ukspf repf accessibility dementia sustainability youth recreation South Staffordshire is set to see a wave of community enhancements after its District Council approved over £125,000 in government funding for seven vital local projects. At a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, November 18, council … Read More