All of the results from yesterday’s County Council election in the Bromsgrove District have now been returned For a full list of results and all other information including an interactive map, visit the dedicated Elections pages of the County Council website.   The latest batch of FREE Couch to 5k courses are due to start this month across the District The 9-week course is designed for absolute beginners or you want to get back into being more active Couch to 5K is an easy way of getting fitter and healthier Anyone that wants to ditch the couch and start running are welcome at any session The weekly sessions are led by Run Leaders who hold official qualifications from England Athletics and provide a course which is fully endorsed by the NHS Bromsgrove District Council Sports Development Officer said: “The health and mental benefits of taking part in a Couch to 5k course are amazing and can really set you up for a good week or day It’s no surprise that it is such a high attendance activity You can mix and match which session you attend each week or attend the same session consistently; it's up to you The advice is to try and complete the session 3 times a week to build up your fitness and achieve the end goal of running 5K For more information see Couch to 5k or contact Sports Development on 01527 881404 or sd@bromsroveandredditch.gov.uk Did you know Bromsgrove District Council has one accessible place that has everything there is to know about local services and support available located within the District The Bromsgrove and Redditch Knowledge Bank is a website built in partnership between council officers and our Voluntary Sector partner BARN (Bromsgrove and Redditch Network) to create a complete local services directory said: “The Bromsgrove Knowledge Bank is a fantastic tool for residents to find out about local services delivered by a range of organisations across different sectors that they previously may not have known about.” “An increased awareness of this directory will encourage community cohesion and use of local services as well as promoting a better Bromsgrove for all I’d like to thank everyone who has worked on this project and made it possible.” The council Community Services Team maintain the Knowledge Bank internally with help from BARN who focus on Voluntary and Community Sector organisations Our work with the Voluntary and Community Sector means that we're able to make sure the Knowledge Bank includes as many of those amazing local services as possible with the team at the Council making sure all the statutory services are listed too The complete Bromsgrove and Redditch Knowledge Bank for all local services can be found here - knowledgebank.bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk Bromsgrove District Council are launching the chance for residents to have their say on what the new development in the heart of the Town Centre should be called The new development on the site of the Former Market Hall will consist of a commercial building The project also includes the re-naturalisation of a portion of Spadesbourne Brook A shortlist of five names have been chosen and residents can now vote on their favourite Anyone is able to vote on their favourite option and leave their thoughts until the 14th of April Assistant Director for Regeneration and Property said: “The creation of these new facilities for the people of Bromsgrove will bring a wide range of employment Choosing the right name is crucial to ensure these buildings truly serve our residents and reflect the identity of our local community I’d love to see as many responses as possible from across the town The ‘Pavillion’ building is set to be a multipurpose asset for the town An open plan ground floor encouraging creative exhibitions having recently had local firm GJS Dillon appointed to manage the marketing and letting of the space will have purpose-built spaces for food and beverage units along with premium quality office space for businesses new and established alike The buildings will be surrounded by new public realm making the whole area an enjoyable place for the people of Bromsgrove to meet and spend time during the week The project expects to be completed by early 2026 ready for residents and businesses To vote on your favourite name for this exciting new development, click here: www.bromsgrove.gov.uk/favourite-name  Please note change of venue below: the event will now be indoors at Parkside Residents are invited to join the Vice-Chairman of Bromsgrove District Council and Rev Ray Khan later this month for this year’s Holocaust Memorial Service a service is held for Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) to remember the millions of people killed in the Holocaust said: “As we observe this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day theme of ‘For a Better Future,’ it is vital for our community to pause and reflect on the profound suffering caused by the Holocaust we can better understand the ongoing injustices faced by many around the world today.” “We invite all residents to join us in this crucial moment of reflection honouring those who have endured pain and suffering due to dehumanisation and hate Let us strive for a world filled with peace The Bromsgrove Memorial Service will take place in the Parkside Suite at Parkside The short service will also see several local middle and high schools along with readers from all faiths take part This year up and down the country the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day is “For a Better Future” and the hope is HMD can be an opportunity for people to come together and take actions to make a better future for all In The Holocaust 11 million people including six million Jews were systematically murdered in Europe between 1941-45 by the Nazis and their collaborators For more on this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day theme go to www.hmd.org.uk