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Bins and Recycling Find your bin day, report a missed bin, have your bulky items collected, how to recycle and request a replacement bin if your bin is damaged or lost.
Landscapes and Trees Our services for your local environment, including hedges, grass, trees, fallen tree, flooding, drainage and sewerage.
Street Cleaning From tackling litter and dog mess to abandoned cars and community action, we're working together for a cleaner, safer Redditch
Septic tanks and cesspool emptying If you have a septic tank, cesspit or cesspool we can empty it for you at low cost. This service is provided by Bromsgrove District Council.
Empty homes Empty homes can attract vandalism and anti-social behaviour, and are a wasted resource, so we try to bring them back into use.
Parking Information on parking including permits, fines, charges and appeals and any other parking related topics within Redditch Borough.
Encampments of Gypsies and Travellers How to enquire about encampments of gypsies and travellers, how to protect your land and a short summary of the law on police powers.
Roads and Transport Report road issues like abandoned vehicles, potholes and street lighting and find information about gritting routes, bus timetables and EV charging points.
Noise, pollution and pests Worcestershire Regulatory Services provide services to reduce noise, pollution and pests to help protect you. You will be re-directed to the WRS website
Food and Drink Advise for consumers about food complaints, food safety, the food hygiene ratings scheme and the reporting and investigation of food borne illness and diseases
Dog Warden Service Report a lost dog or stray dog to the Dog Warden at Worcestershire Regulatory Service
Pride in Place Pride in Place is all about giving local people real power to shape their neighbourhood.
Find me a Home Find somewhere to live in Redditch here, including renting a home from us or other landlords and if you're at risk of homelessness.
Repairs and Maintenance We can help with a range of repairs, managing damp and mould or maintenance issues, including when your landlord isn't being reasonable
Improve or adapt your home From adapting your home to your needs, to ensuring that your works comply with building regulations, we have a range of ways to help.
Renting and Home Tenancy Information about renting, council tenancy, how to check you are tenancy ready, private rentals, rent and lease payments and housing complaints and enquiries.
Right to Buy Right to Buy allows most council tenants to buy their council home at a discount.
Garages Here's everything you need to rent a garage from us, from payments to cancellations.
Housing Complaints and Compliments Homes should be maintained to a decent standard and safe to live in, and we can help make sure this happens.
Extra Care Housing – A home for life Suitable for tenants aged 60 years and older. Find out more about Extra Care Housing here
Living in a House in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) Advice and information if you are living in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs
Public health and nuisances You are entitled to enjoy your home in peace and comfort, free from nuisance and harassment. If you can't, we can usually help.
Immigration Property inspection For you to sponsor someone to move here from a non-EU country a property the person will move into has to pass an inspection.
Energy improvement works We are working with Novus and Compliance Specifics to carry out energy improvement assessments at selected council properties in Batchley and Winyates East.
The Digital Switchover how it may affect you The UK’s telephone network is changing between now and January 2027 the switch to a fully digital network across the UK. Find out more about it and how it may affect
View and comment on planning applications You can view and comment on planning applications and related documents here
Boundary disputes Boundary disputes, deeds and legal advice from Gov.UK
Building control regulations and advice Considering building or altering a property? Use our Building Control service, from pre-application to certification, hosted by Bromsgrove District Council.
Land Charges Protect your investment when buying or selling any property by getting the most thorough local land searches from us
HM Land Registry GOV.UK Register the ownership of land and property in England and Wales. HM Land Registry is a non-ministerial department.
Landscape and Trees Our services for your local environment, including hedges, grass, trees, tree protection orders (TPO) and drainage.
Noise, pollution and pest complaints These services are provided by Worcestershire Regulatory Services. Find more information and links to their website here.
Planning Appeals If you do not agree with a decision we have made on a planning application or enforcement matter, or if we do not make a decision within the set time limits, you can appeal
Planning Enforcement For development without the required planning permission, or is not in accordance with the approved details, a breach of planning may have occurred and we may proceed to take formal enforcement action.
Planning Permission Normally if you wish to develop land or buildings you will have to apply to us for planning permission. Find out about our pre-application service and fees and how to submit your application here
Planning policies Planning policies that help to guide development in Redditch Borough
Planning Legislative Changes and Guidance Useful information and guidance relating to planning decision-making in Redditch
Property and land sales Guidance on how to apply to buy a small piece of land.
Drop Kerb for Private Residential Access FAQs about rules and standards for Vehicular dropped kerbs and how to apply. This service is delivered by Worcestershire County Council.
Safety and Demolition We can help make sure your buildings are safe. If you want to demolish a building or structure, you will need to let us know
Planning Obligations: Section 106 Agreements Section 106 Agreements, or S106 or planning obligations, are agreements to make local improvements that developers can enter into to make a development acceptable.
Report a street lighting issue Report a street lighting issue to Worcestershire County Council
Street naming and numbering Anyone wishing to change the name or number of their property or seeking an address for a new property should complete our online application form.
Bereavement Services We are here to serve the bereaved and offer a wide range of funeral, cremation, burial, and memorial services.
Getting around Information about services that can assist residents getting around the Borough, including Dial-a-Ride and Shopmobilty,
Staying Healthy Information, advice and local support to help you stay healthy
Support at home Need support at home? Maybe we can help you
Volunteering Find out more about the many volunteering opportunities
Motor Neurone Disease Charter Redditch Borough Council has pledged its support to residents and carers living with Motor Neurone Disease by signing up to the Motor Neurone Disease Charter
Support for Ukraine If you want to offer some support to the people of Ukraine, here's some information on ways you can help.
Homes for Ukraine - Move on funding Guests preparing to move on from their sponsor or have moved into private rental accommodation can access one-off payments
The Redditch Community Lottery Website The Redditch Community Lottery, your chance to win up to £25,000 while raising funds for your choice of local good causes! It's winning for all.
Worcestershire Family Hubs Worcestershire Family Hubs are a one stop shop where children, young people and families can seek help and support and help connect you to the right support.
Your Services Working Together For You We know times are hard right now. On this page you will find a range of information to help you access support and advice to support you with the rising cost of living.
Benefits and financial support Claim benefits like Council Tax Support and/or Housing Benefit, find out about Universal Credit, how to appeal a benefits decision and other financial support
Council Tax Register for Council Tax, find ways to pay Council Tax, access your Council Tax account. check your Council Tax Band, claim Council Tax discounts and exemptions, Council Tax information for Landlords and information about your Council Tax bill, who is liable to pay Council Tax and how your Council Tax is spent.
Jobs with us Find a rewarding job that offers good career opportunities at the heart of local public service. Find a list of all our current vacancies here.
People & Skills- UK Shared Prosperity Fund Organisations that provide support to access benefits, gain new skills/qualifications and valuable experiences to help secure employment. Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund until March 2025
The Active Redditch Card Disabled or in receipt of certain benefits? You can get 25%, 50%, or 100% off selected leisure & culture services with the Active Redditch Card. Apply now!
Learningonline Redditch Return to work or education by improving your skills and building confidence at Learningonline Redditch. Courses in English and maths.
Find a library Find details of local library locations, opening times and facilities and of mobile library routes and timetables.
Starting a business If you are thinking of starting a business, we've got lots of support for you from staff training and licenses to premises. Find out more here!
Schools, College and education Schools, college and education information from Worcestershire County Council
Rent Payment Card You can now get a Rent Payment Card to easily pay your council rent at your local Post Office or PayPoint outlet, if you're not already signed up by Direct Debit.
CCTV Our CCTV system operates over 100 cameras in public places across the district, and communicates directly to the police.
Dangerous Buildings If you believe a building or structure has become dangerous please report it to us as soon as possible.
Domestic Abuse and Domestic Homicide Reviews Domestic abuse takes many forms including physical violence. We're here to support you, challenge perpetrators and educate the public.
Emergency Planning 24-hour civil protection and emergency planning ensures services can be delivered during a major incident.
Food complaints How to report mislabelled, mouldy, contaminated or poor quality foods to Worcestershire Regulatory Services.
Give Cold Callers the Cold Shoulder Cold callers are being given the cold shoulder with a special neighbourhood scheme - find out more here.
Home safety and security Improve security with lighting, stronger door and window locks or even building a "safe room" that can’t be accessed by perpetrators of abuse.
NEW Lifeline Our community alarm service provides peace of mind 24 hours per day, 365 days per year to vulnerable people in Redditch Borough and their families.
North Worcestershire Community Safety Partnership The North Worcestershire Community Safety Partnership works together to reduce crime, fear of crime, disorder, and anti-social behaviour to help you feel safe.
Older and Vulnerable Residents Resources and advice to protect our more vulnerable residents from crime
Protect Protection of Premises Terrorism Bill Information for staff and the public on how to make their locations and people safer.
Public Space Protection Orders A Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) is intended to deal with persistent anti-social behaviour in a local area that is detrimental to the community's quality of life.
Report hate crime or hate incident Here are ways you can report hate crime or hate incident.
Safer Streets Woodrow Safer Streets Woodrow was a £430,000 crime-fighting project to improve the security & safety of EVERY home in Woodrow Centre, Ombersley Close, & Rushock Close
Scam Warnings Scammers routinely pretend to be us. Stay sharp out there! Here are some scams we've seen recently, and how you can spot them.
Weil's disease (Leptospirosis) Weil's disease is an infection that can be caught through contact with water. It starts with flu-like symptoms. Here's how to reduce your chances of contracting it.
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Share Your Views on Plans to Tackle Homelessness Residents are being asked for their views on an ambitious plan to end homelessness and rough sleeping across Redditch. 
Residents transform their mobility with Escape Pain sessions Residents living with arthritic knee, hip or back pain are being encouraged to sign up for the latest Escape Pain programme which begins on 22 April 2026 at the Abbey Stadium. 
Spring-time to start running Residents are being urged to get off the sofa and start running as the latest series of free Couch to 5k courses are due to start this month across the borough. 
Council Plan Priorities Update Report Considered On Tuesday night councillors considered a report which showed an ‘all round commitment in delivering priorities’ to make Redditch a better place in which to live, work and play. 
Take extra care at animal experiences Ahead of the Easter holidays, residents visiting animal attractions in Redditch are being reminded to follow advice to keep themselves safe. 
Easter Egg-stravaganza for market anniversary Redditch Outdoor Market is turning one year old later this month, celebrating with a themed Easter market.