kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-07--Premier League: Amazon, BBC, BT, and Sky reveal TV schedule for upcoming matches

TV channels and streaming platforms have revealed their schedules for the remaining Premier League football matches .
The Premier League will resume on June 17 after a 100-day hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic .
Aston Villa will kick-off the second part of the season when they host Sheffield United , their game in hand on their relegation rivals , at 6pm before City welcome Arsenal later that evening .
Tottenham will host Manchester United on Friday June 19 , with Southampton travelling to Norwich on the same day .
The Premier League ’ s first weekend back over June @ @ @ @ @ @ @ host Leicester on BT Sport .
The channel will also broadcast the first live 3pm Saturday fixture in the top flight – Brighton against Arsenal .
West Ham host Wolves on Sky at 17.30 with struggling Bournemouth hosting Crystal Palace at 19.45 , live on the BBC .
It is the first time since the Premier League started in 1992 games will be shown live on terrestrial television .
Chelsea resume when they travel to Villa Park at 16.15 on Sunday June 21 and Newcastle host Sheffield United earlier in the day .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ re-start with a trip to Manchester City on June 22 .
Sky Sports will make 25 of their top-flight matches free to air while Amazon Prime ’ s four matches will also be broadcast for free .
The BBC has not broadcast a live top-flight league match since 1987-88 .

The Premier League will resume on June 17 after a 100-day hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Aston Villa will kick-off the second part of the season when they host Sheffield United, their game in hand on their relegation rivals, at 6pm before City welcome Arsenal later that evening.
Tottenham will host Manchester United on Friday June 19, with Southampton travelling to Norwich on the same day.
The Premier League’s first weekend back over June 20 and 21 will also see Watford host Leicester on BT Sport.
The channel will also broadcast the first live 3pm Saturday fixture in the top flight – Brighton against Arsenal.
West Ham host Wolves on Sky at 17.30 with struggling Bournemouth hosting Crystal Palace at 19.45, live on the BBC.
It is the first time since the Premier League started in 1992 games will be shown live on terrestrial television.
Chelsea resume when they travel to Villa Park at 16.15 on Sunday June 21 and Newcastle host Sheffield United earlier in the day.
Burnley complete the opening round of the re-start with a trip to Manchester City on June 22.
Sky Sports will make 25 of their top-flight matches free to air while Amazon Prime’s four matches will also be broadcast for free.
The BBC has not broadcast a live top-flight league match since 1987-88.
Here's the full TV schedule list:
Wednesday, June 17
Aston Villa vs Sheffield United (6pm) - Sky Sports
Man City vs Arsenal (8pm) - Sky Sports
Friday, June 19
Norwich vs Southampton (6pm) - Sky Sports
Tottenham vs Manchester United (8pm) - Sky Sports
Saturday, June 20
Watford vs Leicester (12.30pm) - BT Sport
Brighton vs Arsenal (3pm) - BT Sport
West Ham vs Wolves (5.30pm) - Sky Sports
Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace (7.45pm) - BBC
Sunday, June 21
Newcastle vs Sheffield United (2pm) - Sky Sports
Aston Villa vs Chelsea (4.30pm) - Sky Sports
Everton vs Liverpool (7pm) - Sky Sports
Monday, June 22
Man City vs Burnley (8pm) - Sky Sports
Tuesday, June 23
Southampton vs Arsenal (6pm) - Sky Sports
Tottenham vs West Ham (8.15pm) - Sky Sports
Wednesday, June 24
Manchester United vs Sheffield United (6pm) - Sky Sports
Newcastle vs Aston Villa (6pm) - BT Sport
Norwich vs Everton (6pm) - BBC
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace (8.15pm) - Sky Sports
Thursday, June 25
Burnley vs Watford (6pm) - Sky Sports
Leicester vs Brighton (6pm) - Sky Sports
Chelsea vs Man City (8.15pm) - Sky Sports
Wolves vs Bournemouth (8.15pm) - BT Sport
Saturday, June 27
Sheffield United vs Arsenal (FA Cup) (5pm) - BT Sport
Norwich vs Manchester United (FA Cup) (8.15pm) - BBC
Sunday, June 28
Aston Villa vs Wolves (12pm) - BT Sport
Leicester vs Chelsea (FA Cup) (2.30pm) - BT Sport
Newcastle vs Man City (FA Cup) (6pm) - BBC
Watford vs Southampton (4.30pm) - Sky Sports
Monday, June 29
Crystal Palace vs Burnley (8pm) - Amazon Prime
Tuesday, June 30
Brighton vs Manchester United (6pm) - Sky Sports
Sheffield United vs Tottenham (8.15pm) - Sky Sports
Wednesday, July 1
Bournemouth vs Newcastle (6pm) - Sky Sports
Everton vs Leicester (6pm) - Sky Sports
West Ham vs Chelsea (8.15pm) - Sky Sports
Thursday, July 2


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-08--Multi-million pound plans for Kidderminster's Brinton Park revealed

AMBITIOUS plans to `` breathe new life '' into Kidderminster 's Brinton Park are set to be decided next week .
Wyre Forest District Council 's planning committee will consider proposals for a raft of major changes to the Sutton Road park , including a new cafe , extension to the Sons of Rest Pavilion and the re-instatement of an ornamental pool .
The application also includes changes to car parking , a new exit , new public art features at the park ’ s entrances , and relocating a water tank and poly-tunnel at the Twigs Nursery , run @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would see a brand new cafe opened in Brinton Park Councillor Helen Dyke , cabinet member for culture , leisure and community protection , said : “ This is a landmark moment in what undoubtedly is an ambitious and exciting project that will breathe new life into a much-loved park that local people depend upon .
“ The current pandemic underlines how important open spaces like this are to our local community .
I have no doubt they will continue to remain important to people for a very long time to come .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ history and heritage of Brinton Park and will make sure that the local community can use and enjoy its facilities and activities for many more generations.
” As part of the plans , walls around the park would be repaired , the toilet block would be refurbished , and lighting would be added to the Richard Eve Memorial .
The multi-million pound project aims to preserve the park 's historic and natural heritage In the main car park , 10 additional spaces will be created and a new exit will be formed onto @ @ @ @ @ @ @ within the car park in an effort to ease congestion .
The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Big Lottery Fund have already contributed £217,700 towards the early stages of the project and are due to consider a full grant of £2.4m to fund the scheme .
Wyre Forest District Council has contributed £25,100 towards the project to date .
If the Lottery grant application is successful , building work could start in September 2021 .

Wyre Forest District Council's planning committee will consider proposals for a raft of major changes to the Sutton Road park, including a new cafe, extension to the Sons of Rest Pavilion and the re-instatement of an ornamental pool.
The application also includes changes to car parking, a new exit, new public art features at the park’s entrances, and relocating a water tank and poly-tunnel at the Twigs Nursery, run by the Emily Jordan Foundation.
Plans would see a brand new cafe opened in Brinton Park
Councillor Helen Dyke, cabinet member for culture, leisure and community protection, said: “This is a landmark moment in what undoubtedly is an ambitious and exciting project that will breathe new life into a much-loved park that local people depend upon.
“The current pandemic underlines how important open spaces like this are to our local community. I have no doubt they will continue to remain important to people for a very long time to come.
“This restoration scheme would preserve the history and heritage of Brinton Park and will make sure that the local community can use and enjoy its facilities and activities for many more generations.”
As part of the plans, walls around the park would be repaired, the toilet block would be refurbished, and lighting would be added to the Richard Eve Memorial.
The multi-million pound project aims to preserve the park's historic and natural heritage
In the main car park, 10 additional spaces will be created and a new exit will be formed onto Sutton Road, creating a one-way system within the car park in an effort to ease congestion.
The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Big Lottery Fund have already contributed £217,700 towards the early stages of the project and are due to consider a full grant of £2.4m to fund the scheme.
Wyre Forest District Council has contributed £25,100 towards the project to date.
If the Lottery grant application is successful, building work could start in September 2021.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-08--No evidence of Kidderminster 'coronavirus assault' on police

PROSECUTORS have offered no evidence against a man accused of deliberately breathing into the faces of police after claiming to have coronavirus .
Jason Baker , of Lion Street , Kidderminster , had been accused of two common assaults in a custody suite against West Mercia Police constables while under arrest for a separate assault .
However , prosecutors told a judge at Worcester Crown Court on Monday that after a further review of audio and video footage of the alleged assaults , there was `` no realistic prospect of conviction '' .
With formal verdicts of not guilty to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told Baker , who appeared over prison video-link having since been jailed for other offences , that he was `` released from these charges '' .
The judge then told the 48-year-old : `` Let me just say this - I 'm not suggesting for one moment , in the light of that which the prosecution have said , that you did anything of this nature .
`` But this court will regard spitting , coughing or spreading breath whether actual or imitation - pretending to in other words - as outrageous behaviour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ courts will deal with it sternly and robustly .
`` I suspect the magistrates will always commit such offences to the crown court .
`` I am not suggesting that you did that , but those that are arrested in strained circumstances sometimes make that action and we will deal with it stiffly . ''
Alex Warren , prosecuting , said the Crown Prosecution Service was offering no evidence after viewing audio and video recordings from the custody suite where the incident is said to have happened , on April 19 .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers having a difficult situation to deal with but it does n't support the allegation the defendant deliberately breathed into their faces . ''
Jason Aris , Baker 's barrister , said his client was currently a serving prisoner at HMP Hewell after being convicted in the magistrates ' court on May 22 for offences `` in relation to matters arising out of his domestic circumstances '' .
It was while Baker was in police custody in connection with that investigation that the alleged assaults on the police were said to have happened @

Jason Baker, of Lion Street, Kidderminster, had been accused of two common assaults in a custody suite against West Mercia Police constables while under arrest for a separate assault.
However, prosecutors told a judge at Worcester Crown Court on Monday that after a further review of audio and video footage of the alleged assaults, there was "no realistic prospect of conviction".
With formal verdicts of not guilty to both counts, Judge James Burbidge QC told Baker, who appeared over prison video-link having since been jailed for other offences, that he was "released from these charges".
The judge then told the 48-year-old: "Let me just say this - I'm not suggesting for one moment, in the light of that which the prosecution have said, that you did anything of this nature.
"But this court will regard spitting, coughing or spreading breath whether actual or imitation - pretending to in other words - as outrageous behaviour, in this time.
"The courts will deal with it sternly and robustly.
"I suspect the magistrates will always commit such offences to the crown court.
"I am not suggesting that you did that, but those that are arrested in strained circumstances sometimes make that action and we will deal with it stiffly."
Alex Warren, prosecuting, said the Crown Prosecution Service was offering no evidence after viewing audio and video recordings from the custody suite where the incident is said to have happened, on April 19.
He said: "The footage shows the officers having a difficult situation to deal with but it doesn't support the allegation the defendant deliberately breathed into their faces."
Jason Aris, Baker's barrister, said his client was currently a serving prisoner at HMP Hewell after being convicted in the magistrates' court on May 22 for offences "in relation to matters arising out of his domestic circumstances".
It was while Baker was in police custody in connection with that investigation that the alleged assaults on the police were said to have happened.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-08--Kidderminster man to shave 'prized possession' hair for KEMP

A HAIR-conscious photographer is letting his mum shave off his lockdown locks in aid of KEMP Hospice – and it will all be captured live online .
Cameron Smart , from Kidderminster , describes his hair as his “ biggest prized possession ” .
But with salons shut due to lockdown and temperatures continuing to rise , the 20-year-old has decided to cut it all off in the hope of raising up to £250 for KEMP .
Cameron ’ s mother , Freddi , will do the honours and will stream it live on her Facebook page at noon on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looks set to lose his locks .
“ My hair is getting longer and the weather is getting hotter so I need to get it cut , ” Cameron said .
“ It is my biggest prized possession .
It is part of my identity .
“ But when I don ’ t have a haircut and it gets all long and thick , I start to feel like I am not myself .
“ As I need a haircut and KEMP needs money to do what they need to do , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raise money for them with a head shave .
“ This means a lot to me and I just want to give something back to them.
” The hospice provided support for his late grandmother , Alane Harvey , as well as his family after she was diagnosed with cancer last year .
“ KEMP really helped us after my nan passed away , ” Cameron said .
“ The support from everyone at KEMP has been amazing .
“ My mum is a singer and has performed live at the hospice in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has also written a song in aid of KEMP , called ‘ It ’ s Your Time Now ’ , and is available on iTunes , Spotify and more .
I am an events photographer and have done some work for KEMPfest as well .
“ I can ’ t say thank you enough .
“ I am going to be with hair one day and bald the next .
But as long as I am healthy and can raise money and awareness for KEMP then I am more than happy to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fundraising and communications , said : ‘ Cam and his mum , Freddi , are great supporters of the hospice and , as ever , they are always prepared to jump in and help raise funds for our free specialist care .
“ We are incredibly thankful for their dedication and efforts.
” People can donate by going to justgiving.com/fundraising/camsheadshave2020 .

Cameron Smart, from Kidderminster, describes his hair as his “biggest prized possession”.
But with salons shut due to lockdown and temperatures continuing to rise, the 20-year-old has decided to cut it all off in the hope of raising up to £250 for KEMP.
Cameron’s mother, Freddi, will do the honours and will stream it live on her Facebook page at noon on Friday, June 12th as her son looks set to lose his locks.
“My hair is getting longer and the weather is getting hotter so I need to get it cut,” Cameron said.
“It is my biggest prized possession. It is part of my identity.
“But when I don’t have a haircut and it gets all long and thick, I start to feel like I am not myself.
“As I need a haircut and KEMP needs money to do what they need to do, I thought what better thing to do than raise money for them with a head shave.
“This means a lot to me and I just want to give something back to them.”
The hospice provided support for his late grandmother, Alane Harvey, as well as his family after she was diagnosed with cancer last year.
“KEMP really helped us after my nan passed away,” Cameron said. “The support from everyone at KEMP has been amazing.
“My mum is a singer and has performed live at the hospice in Kidderminster in the past.
"She has also written a song in aid of KEMP, called ‘It’s Your Time Now’, and is available on iTunes, Spotify and more. I am an events photographer and have done some work for KEMPfest as well.
“I can’t say thank you enough.
“I am going to be with hair one day and bald the next. But as long as I am healthy and can raise money and awareness for KEMP then I am more than happy to do it.”
Charlie Homer, head of fundraising and communications, said: ‘Cam and his mum, Freddi, are great supporters of the hospice and, as ever, they are always prepared to jump in and help raise funds for our free specialist care.
“We are incredibly thankful for their dedication and efforts.”
To watch the head shave live, visit https://www.facebook.com/freddismart.
People can donate by going to justgiving.com/fundraising/camsheadshave2020.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-08--Stourport fire at Cook's Garden Centre nursery 'accidental'

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service say the fire , which caused clouds of black smoke over Bewdley Road North on Friday afternoon , has been concluded as `` accidental '' .
Crews from the Wyre Forest Hub , Droitwich and Stourbridge , plus a water carrier from Leominster , were sent to battle the fire , which took place at a nursery building owned by Cook 's Garden Centre at around 3.30pm .
The fire was extinguished using two hosereel jets and by four firefighters using breathing apparatus .
Police and ambulance also attended and two male casualties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believed to be suffering from smoke inhalation , were handed over to the ambulance service .
Cook 's say the fire was confined to the check-out area and a nearby glasshouse , which was completely destroyed in the blaze , and said no one was injured .
Posting on social media over the weekend , Cook 's said the worst part of the fire was that it destroyed a gold medal-winning Chelsea Flower Show stand .
The post said : `` The worst part of the fire is that our gold medal winning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ destroyed .
A glasshouse was destroyed in the fire '' It was a stand that had gained us at least 10 gold medals plus other awards .
`` Looks like we will have to come up with a new one for next year 's shows . ''
The garden centre is open as normal , and reported stock loss was `` minimal '' .
Another post read : `` Thank you everybody for your kind comments after [ the ] fire at the nursery and thank you to our wonderful fire service which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can see it was confined to our open day check out area and the glasshouse which is now totally lost .
`` Do not fear - it will all be rebuilt in time for open days next year . ''

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service say the fire, which caused clouds of black smoke over Bewdley Road North on Friday afternoon, has been concluded as "accidental".
Crews from the Wyre Forest Hub, Droitwich and Stourbridge, plus a water carrier from Leominster, were sent to battle the fire, which took place at a nursery building owned by Cook's Garden Centre at around 3.30pm.
The fire was extinguished using two hosereel jets and by four firefighters using breathing apparatus.
Police and ambulance also attended and two male casualties, aged around 20 and 50, believed to be suffering from smoke inhalation, were handed over to the ambulance service.
Cook's say the fire was confined to the check-out area and a nearby glasshouse, which was completely destroyed in the blaze, and said no one was injured.
Posting on social media over the weekend, Cook's said the worst part of the fire was that it destroyed a gold medal-winning Chelsea Flower Show stand.
The post said: "The worst part of the fire is that our gold medal winning Chelsea Flower Show stand has been totally destroyed.
A glasshouse was destroyed in the fire
"It was a stand that had gained us at least 10 gold medals plus other awards.
"Looks like we will have to come up with a new one for next year's shows."
The garden centre is open as normal, and reported stock loss was "minimal".
Another post read: "Thank you everybody for your kind comments after [the] fire at the nursery and thank you to our wonderful fire service which quickly controlled the blaze.
"You can see it was confined to our open day check out area and the glasshouse which is now totally lost.
"Do not fear - it will all be rebuilt in time for open days next year."


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-08--Wall in Bewdley badly damaged in crash

Wall in Bewdley badly damaged in crash

A WALL near to the River Severn in Bewdley was damaged when a car crashed into it on Friday night @ @ @ @ @ the scene in Kidderminster Road , near Beales Corner , at around 9.30pm on June @ @ @ @ @ crew came across the car .
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said : @ @ @ @ @ came across a collision involving a car and wall on Kidderminster Road at 9.37pm on @ @ @ @ @ `` All occupants of the car were assessed and discharged at the scene.
” A @ @ @ @ @ : `` Police were called by the Ambulance Service to an incident involving one vehicle @ @ @ @ @ June 5 on Kidderminster Road , Bewdley .
`` There have been no arrests made @ @ @ @ @ media suggest there was oil on the road at the time of the crash .
@ @ @ @ @ approached for comment on when repairs to the wall will be carried out .

Police were called to the scene in Kidderminster Road, near Beales Corner, at around 9.30pm on June 5 after a passing ambulance crew came across the car.
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "One of our crews came across a collision involving a car and wall on Kidderminster Road at 9.37pm on Friday, June 5.
"All occupants of the car were assessed and discharged at the scene.”
A West Mercia Police spokesman added: "Police were called by the Ambulance Service to an incident involving one vehicle at 9.40pm on Friday, June 5 on Kidderminster Road, Bewdley.
"There have been no arrests made."
Reports on social media suggest there was oil on the road at the time of the crash.
Wyre Forest District Council said it would be the county council's responsibility to repair the wall, while a spokesman for Worcestershire County Council said: “We are aware of the incident at Beale’s Corner and the subsequent wall damage.
"We have made the area safe over the weekend and are in discussions with district council colleagues to discuss the repairs.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-09--Happy 107th birthday to Kidderminster's oldest woman

A 107-YEAR-OLD woman from Kidderminster will receive yet another card from the queen to celebrate her exceptional birthday .
The oldest woman in Kidderminster , Daisy Kench , will be marking the momentous occasion on Tuesday , June 9 with a party at Nightingale Court , where she lives , complete with birthday cake and lots of balloons .
Daisy has lived in Wyre Forest for more than 20 years after moving to Stourport from Birmingham , and has resided at the Comberton Road care home for nearly four years .
The second-oldest of six children , Daisy helped to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on to have one daughter , Diane , with the `` love of her life '' Fred .
Daisy Kench on her 106th birthday last year A retired cleaner for Birmingham Chest Clinic , Daisy still has a passion for cleaning and keeps her bedroom at Nightingale Court in immaculate condition .
A spokesman for the home said : `` As Daisy has got older , she really has n't closed down at all .
`` She spends a lot of her time cleaning and pottering about .
She loves to keep active @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she ca n't spend the special day with her family due to the coronavirus lockdown , Daisy 's granddaughter will be paying her a window-side visit .
A Nightingale Court spokesman said : `` All of the staff at Nightingale Court would like to wish her a wonderful birthday .
It really is quite the achievement . ''

The oldest woman in Kidderminster, Daisy Kench, will be marking the momentous occasion on Tuesday, June 9 with a party at Nightingale Court, where she lives, complete with birthday cake and lots of balloons.
Daisy has lived in Wyre Forest for more than 20 years after moving to Stourport from Birmingham, and has resided at the Comberton Road care home for nearly four years.
The second-oldest of six children, Daisy helped to raise her younger siblings, and went on to have one daughter, Diane, with the "love of her life" Fred.
Daisy Kench on her 106th birthday last year
A retired cleaner for Birmingham Chest Clinic, Daisy still has a passion for cleaning and keeps her bedroom at Nightingale Court in immaculate condition.
A spokesman for the home said: "As Daisy has got older, she really hasn't closed down at all.
"She spends a lot of her time cleaning and pottering about. She loves to keep active around the care home."
Although she can't spend the special day with her family due to the coronavirus lockdown, Daisy's granddaughter will be paying her a window-side visit.
A Nightingale Court spokesman said: "All of the staff at Nightingale Court would like to wish her a wonderful birthday. It really is quite the achievement."


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-09--Petition against homeless accommodation plan for Stourport

MORE than 1,000 people have signed a petition rejecting Wyre Forest District Council 's plans to turn a car park in Stourport into short-term accommodation .
The council has submitted a planning application to build short-term residential accommodation for people at risk of homelessness on the temporary car park in Bridge Street .
The land has been used as a car park since the old Lloyds Garage was demolished in 2014 after Wyre Forest Council served the owners with a compulsory purchase order , saying the site was needed for redevelopment .
An artist 's impression of plans for short-term @ @ @ @ @ @ @ park in Stourport Since the proposals were submitted last month , more than 300 people have submitted formal objections and over 1,000 have signed a petition calling on the council to ditch the proposal in favour of a development that will `` serve local people and tourists '' .
John Shuttes , who launched the petition , told The Shuttle : `` I ’ ve been talking to a number of people around Stourport and I feel strongly that this project does not fulfil what the district council has been promising the residents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ key gateway development to open up views to the basin .
`` A number of issues have been brought up by residents - the first of which is that this does not fulfil what the townspeople were promised .
`` In just three days , the petition has in excess of 1,000 signatures . ''
Mr Shuttes said other objectors have raised concerns over the proximity of the proposed development to alcohol-licensed premises .
If approved , the three-storey building would provide 18 rooms for people who are homeless or vulnerable .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Castle Hospital site get the go-ahead The property would have its own garden , smoking shelter and car parking facilities , while 14 spaces would be retained for use as a council-managed public car park .
Commenting on the petition , one resident said : `` The new scheme is unwanted by the voters and people of Stourport .
`` A thriving business was purchased and moved on the understanding that the basin would be developed into an attractive centre to attract visitors to the town .
`` This revised proposal is selling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the town . ''
Another said : `` We need to make Stourport more attractive both visually and economically for visitors and residents this is a key site on entry into the town .
`` Whist we should try to accommodate people in need , this is not the right location . ''
Wyre Forest District Council said many of the objections so far have been `` misinformed or inaccurate '' .
An artist 's impression of plans for short-term accommodation on the Bridge Street car park Councillor Nicky Martin said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ development will be a bail hostel .
As a result of Government legislation , the council has experienced growing demand to help people facing homelessness .
`` This development will be a positive for many desperately in need and will be an important stepping stone to helping them find permanent housing .
`` We understand placing vulnerable people in a bed and breakfast can have serious short and long term consequences .
These units will give people a safe place to stay whilst addressing a basic need to have a roof over their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ served with a compulsory purchase order in 2008 , the council has confirmed it reached an agreement with the owner - including payment for the value of the land and additional compensation - before the sale , which resulted in their objection being withdrawn .
Council leader Graham Ballinger said : “ The detailed information that we are now publishing demonstrates how successive administrations of the council , over a period of more than ten years , have striven to find a viable development for the site in line with the original aspiration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area surrounding the site '' It has simply not proved possible .
A detailed report about the proposed development was shared with all members of the council in July 2019 and we are now able to publish that report with some minor omissions to protect commercially sensitive information .
`` The proposal was unanimously backed by all political groups represented on the Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee before a Cabinet Sub-Committee which I chaired took the decision to go ahead .
`` The proposed development meets a clear need for more temporary accommodation in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It also retains a small public car park that – if the Canal and River Trust wish to work with us in the future – could be used to allow access to the canal basins in line with the original aspiration for the site.
” The consultation deadline for the planning application is June 15 .
To view the petition , go to change.org/p/wyre-forest-district-council-sos-save-our-stourport-future-basin-views .

The council has submitted a planning application to build short-term residential accommodation for people at risk of homelessness on the temporary car park in Bridge Street.
The land has been used as a car park since the old Lloyds Garage was demolished in 2014 after Wyre Forest Council served the owners with a compulsory purchase order, saying the site was needed for redevelopment.
An artist's impression of plans for short-term accommodation on Bridge Street's temporary car park in Stourport
Since the proposals were submitted last month, more than 300 people have submitted formal objections and over 1,000 have signed a petition calling on the council to ditch the proposal in favour of a development that will "serve local people and tourists".
John Shuttes, who launched the petition, told The Shuttle: "I’ve been talking to a number of people around Stourport and I feel strongly that this project does not fulfil what the district council has been promising the residents of Stourport since before 2008 - a key gateway development to open up views to the basin.
"A number of issues have been brought up by residents - the first of which is that this does not fulfil what the townspeople were promised.
"In just three days, the petition has in excess of 1,000 signatures."
Mr Shuttes said other objectors have raised concerns over the proximity of the proposed development to alcohol-licensed premises.
If approved, the three-storey building would provide 18 rooms for people who are homeless or vulnerable.
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The property would have its own garden, smoking shelter and car parking facilities, while 14 spaces would be retained for use as a council-managed public car park.
Commenting on the petition, one resident said: "The new scheme is unwanted by the voters and people of Stourport.
"A thriving business was purchased and moved on the understanding that the basin would be developed into an attractive centre to attract visitors to the town.
"This revised proposal is selling out the aspirations of the people in the town."
Another said: "We need to make Stourport more attractive both visually and economically for visitors and residents this is a key site on entry into the town.
"Whist we should try to accommodate people in need, this is not the right location."
Wyre Forest District Council said many of the objections so far have been "misinformed or inaccurate".
An artist's impression of plans for short-term accommodation on the Bridge Street car park
Councillor Nicky Martin said: “It is wrong to suggest that the development will be a bail hostel. As a result of Government legislation, the council has experienced growing demand to help people facing homelessness.
"This development will be a positive for many desperately in need and will be an important stepping stone to helping them find permanent housing.
"We understand placing vulnerable people in a bed and breakfast can have serious short and long term consequences. These units will give people a safe place to stay whilst addressing a basic need to have a roof over their head.”
Although Lloyd's Garage was served with a compulsory purchase order in 2008, the council has confirmed it reached an agreement with the owner - including payment for the value of the land and additional compensation - before the sale, which resulted in their objection being withdrawn.
Council leader Graham Ballinger said: “The detailed information that we are now publishing demonstrates how successive administrations of the council, over a period of more than ten years, have striven to find a viable development for the site in line with the original aspiration.
An artist's impression of the area surrounding the site
"It has simply not proved possible. A detailed report about the proposed development was shared with all members of the council in July 2019 and we are now able to publish that report with some minor omissions to protect commercially sensitive information.
"The proposal was unanimously backed by all political groups represented on the Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee before a Cabinet Sub-Committee which I chaired took the decision to go ahead.
"The proposed development meets a clear need for more temporary accommodation in the district and saves the council money.
"It also retains a small public car park that – if the Canal and River Trust wish to work with us in the future – could be used to allow access to the canal basins in line with the original aspiration for the site.”
The consultation deadline for the planning application is June 15.
To view the petition, go to change.org/p/wyre-forest-district-council-sos-save-our-stourport-future-basin-views.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-09--Royal Mail confirm when Saturday letter and parcel deliveries will restart

Royal Mail have announced that Saturday deliveries of standard and large letters are set to restart .
In April , the company advised that they would be suspending deliveries of standard letters and large letters on a Saturday - starting from May 2 .
In the meantime , deliveries of special delivery , signed-for , tracked and inbound international priority items along with all parcel sized items have continued .
At the time , a spokesperson from Royal Mail said : `` Our postmen and postwomen are working very hard across the UK in challenging conditions .
As we said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , there will be some disruption to services .
`` Relevant factors include high levels of coronavirus-related absences and necessary social distancing measures .
`` We understand the importance of the postal service in keeping the UK connected at this time .
`` We have also listened to our hard-working colleagues who have asked us to ease the additional burden on them if possible . ''
The service added that the majority of parcel services would be delivered on a Saturday - including 1st and 2nd Class Parcels , Royal Mail Tracked 24 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Special Delivery Guaranteed and International tracked services .
Those wishing to post both letters and parcels were informed they could continue to do so as usual on a Saturday .
The service have continued their Saturday collections from businesses , post offices and post boxes as normal .
Now , Royal Mail has announced that the delivery of standard and large letters will resume from this week .
A post on their website it states : `` We will resume the six-day-a-week delivery of letters and parcels from June 13 . ''

In April, the company advised that they would be suspending deliveries of standard letters and large letters on a Saturday - starting from May 2.
In the meantime, deliveries of special delivery, signed-for, tracked and inbound international priority items along with all parcel sized items have continued.
At the time, a spokesperson from Royal Mail said: "Our postmen and postwomen are working very hard across the UK in challenging conditions. As we said at the start of the coronavirus crisis, there will be some disruption to services.
"Relevant factors include high levels of coronavirus-related absences and necessary social distancing measures.
"We understand the importance of the postal service in keeping the UK connected at this time.
"We have also listened to our hard-working colleagues who have asked us to ease the additional burden on them if possible."
The service added that the majority of parcel services would be delivered on a Saturday - including 1st and 2nd Class Parcels, Royal Mail Tracked 24 and 48, Royal Mail Tracked Returns, Special Delivery Guaranteed and International tracked services.
Those wishing to post both letters and parcels were informed they could continue to do so as usual on a Saturday. The service have continued their Saturday collections from businesses, post offices and post boxes as normal.
When will Royal Mail resume Saturday deliveries?
Now, Royal Mail has announced that the delivery of standard and large letters will resume from this week.
A post on their website it states: "We will resume the six-day-a-week delivery of letters and parcels from June 13."


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-09--Horses spotted at McDonald's drive-thru in Kidderminster

THE reopening of the drive-thru at Kidderminster 's McDonald 's has proved a hit with drivers - and horses .
Two riders were spotted on horseback waiting at the drive-thru hatch at the McDonald 's branch at Weavers Wharf this morning ( June 9 ) .
Kidderminster man Bernard Thompsett snapped the unusual sight while walking his dog along the nearby canal .
He said : `` It was quite surreal to see two ponies at the drive-thru , I do n't think people have seen anything like that before . ''
He posted the quirky snap on social media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likes , with the caption `` A trot thru McDonalds in town this morning '' .
Bernard added : `` I was n't expecting anything like that all , I put it up as I wanted to make people smile . ''
The Weavers Wharf branch was one hundreds of drive-thru restaurants to reopen last week as the popular chain gradually emerges from the coronavirus lockdown .
Social distancing has been introduced in the kitchen and service area , perspex screens have been put in place at drive-thru windows and employees are wearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also encouraging a capped spend for drive-thru at £25 per order , while customers are being encouraged to pay by contactless payment methods .

Two riders were spotted on horseback waiting at the drive-thru hatch at the McDonald's branch at Weavers Wharf this morning (June 9).
Kidderminster man Bernard Thompsett snapped the unusual sight while walking his dog along the nearby canal.
He said: "It was quite surreal to see two ponies at the drive-thru, I don't think people have seen anything like that before."
He posted the quirky snap on social media, where it has received hundreds of likes, with the caption "A trot thru McDonalds in town this morning".
Bernard added: "I wasn't expecting anything like that all, I put it up as I wanted to make people smile."
The Weavers Wharf branch was one hundreds of drive-thru restaurants to reopen last week as the popular chain gradually emerges from the coronavirus lockdown.
Social distancing has been introduced in the kitchen and service area, perspex screens have been put in place at drive-thru windows and employees are wearing protective equipment.
The fast food chain is also encouraging a capped spend for drive-thru at £25 per order, while customers are being encouraged to pay by contactless payment methods.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-09--Wyre Forest District Council warns of severe financial issues

THE coronavirus pandemic has `` significantly exacerbated '' financial difficulties facing Wyre Forest District Council .
Despite savings of more than £1m during the last year , the council has warned it is still facing severe financial difficulties .
A report setting out the authority 's final accounts for 2019 to 2020 show savings of £1,065,000 from an overall net budget of £11.6m .
Savings have come from a restructure of senior management that amounted to more than £410,000 , additional income due to a one-off increase in funding from business rates , and a £50,000 government support grant towards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will now look at ways to find further savings in order to plug a funding gap in 2022 to 2023 of around £1.7m .
Wyre Forest Council set out a three-year strategy to bridge the gap earlier this year - before the coronavirus outbreak , meaning further savings will need to be made .
Council leader , Councillor Graham Ballinger , said : `` We know we can not be complacent as we have a major challenge ahead to close our projected funding gap and at the same time respond to Covid-19 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ stress on our budget in the short term .
`` We are seeing the reduction in , or in some cases even complete failure of , some of our income streams for at least part of 2020 to 21 .
`` Together , with cost pressures in services such as homelessness and cash flow implications , this will mean we will have to take action to safeguard the council ’ s budget in the medium term .
`` While the government ’ s additional grant announcements are welcome , they are not likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the council , the extent of which is difficult to predict accurately .
“ It is important that we continue to be candid with the public about the position and the potential implications if the government ’ s support for councils at this time leaves a significant gap .
`` The inevitable consequence would be that we would have to fund that gap from reserves and that action to bring our expenditure and income into balance would have to be accelerated after the Covid-19 outbreak is over .
`` These final accounts savings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the losses we have suffered .
”

Despite savings of more than £1m during the last year, the council has warned it is still facing severe financial difficulties.
A report setting out the authority's final accounts for 2019 to 2020 show savings of £1,065,000 from an overall net budget of £11.6m.
Savings have come from a restructure of senior management that amounted to more than £410,000, additional income due to a one-off increase in funding from business rates, and a £50,000 government support grant towards the coronavirus crisis response.
The council will now look at ways to find further savings in order to plug a funding gap in 2022 to 2023 of around £1.7m.
Wyre Forest Council set out a three-year strategy to bridge the gap earlier this year - before the coronavirus outbreak, meaning further savings will need to be made.
Council leader, Councillor Graham Ballinger, said: "We know we cannot be complacent as we have a major challenge ahead to close our projected funding gap and at the same time respond to Covid-19.
"The current pandemic is placing unprecedented stress on our budget in the short term.
"We are seeing the reduction in, or in some cases even complete failure of, some of our income streams for at least part of 2020 to 21.
"Together, with cost pressures in services such as homelessness and cash flow implications, this will mean we will have to take action to safeguard the council’s budget in the medium term.
"While the government’s additional grant announcements are welcome, they are not likely to cover the full financial impact on the council, the extent of which is difficult to predict accurately.
“It is important that we continue to be candid with the public about the position and the potential implications if the government’s support for councils at this time leaves a significant gap.
"The inevitable consequence would be that we would have to fund that gap from reserves and that action to bring our expenditure and income into balance would have to be accelerated after the Covid-19 outbreak is over.
"These final accounts savings are extremely welcome and will help buffer the losses we have suffered.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-09--Bewdley student's silence in aid of George Floyd memorial

A 16-YEAR-OLD student from Bewdley will fall silent for 24 hours to raise money for the George Floyd Memorial Fund .
Ben Williams is attempting not to speak while having no access to technology for an entire day to show his support for the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of Mr Floyd 's death .
Mr Floyd was filmed lying face down on a Minneapolis street calling for help while a police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes .
George Floyd ’ s casket is placed into a hearse .
Photo by PA Ben , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ College campus in Bromsgrove , said : `` I have been watching the news about George Floyd and thought how terrible it was .
`` I feel especially passionate about the Black Lives Matter movement as there still is n't equal opportunities for black people .
`` I decided to use my silence to raise money to help make sure that Black voices are heard .
`` Hopefully it will help to shine a light on the issue and make people realise that change is needed . ''
Ben will attempt the sponsored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during which time he will be staying in his bedroom with no access to his phone , tablet , laptop , television or music .
A fundraising page set up to collect donations has already beat its £100 target , reaching nearly £200 in just two days .
It comes after 50 Bewdley residents gathered in the town 's Jubilee Gardens last week in support of the Black Lives Matter movement .
To donate , go to gofundme.com/f/24-hour-silence-for-blm .
More than 6,300 people turned out to pay their respects to Mr Floyd in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) - two weeks on from the day the 46-year-old was killed .
Derek Chauvin , the former police officer charged with the second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter of Mr Floyd , appeared in court for the first time on Monday .
The three other officers who were at the scene of Mr Floyd 's death – Thomas Lane , J Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao – were charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter on June 4 .

Ben Williams is attempting not to speak while having no access to technology for an entire day to show his support for the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of Mr Floyd's death.
Mr Floyd was filmed lying face down on a Minneapolis street calling for help while a police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes.
George Floyd’s casket is placed into a hearse. Photo by PA
Ben, a student at the Heart of Worcestershire College campus in Bromsgrove, said: "I have been watching the news about George Floyd and thought how terrible it was.
"I feel especially passionate about the Black Lives Matter movement as there still isn't equal opportunities for black people.
"I decided to use my silence to raise money to help make sure that Black voices are heard.
"Hopefully it will help to shine a light on the issue and make people realise that change is needed."
Ben will attempt the sponsored silence on Monday, June 15 - during which time he will be staying in his bedroom with no access to his phone, tablet, laptop, television or music.
A fundraising page set up to collect donations has already beat its £100 target, reaching nearly £200 in just two days.
A Black Lives Matter protest in Redditch
It comes after 50 Bewdley residents gathered in the town's Jubilee Gardens last week in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
To donate, go to gofundme.com/f/24-hour-silence-for-blm.
More than 6,300 people turned out to pay their respects to Mr Floyd in Houstin, Texas today (June 9) - two weeks on from the day the 46-year-old was killed.
Derek Chauvin, the former police officer charged with the second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter of Mr Floyd, appeared in court for the first time on Monday.
The three other officers who were at the scene of Mr Floyd's death – Thomas Lane, J Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao – were charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter on June 4.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-09--Kidderminster shops permanently closed since coronavirus lockdown

SHOPS across Wyre Forest will be allowed to welcome customers back for the first time next week - but for some stores , the coronavirus lockdown has seen their doors close for good .
There 's no denying the high street has been hit hard by the coronavirus crisis - while supermarkets have seen a boost in profits , many major retailers have been forced into administration .
Among those to close their doors in Kidderminster is Debenham 's in Weaver 's Wharf .
The department store announced in April it would not be reopening after lockdown as bosses were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ landlord .
Debenham 's at Weaver 's Wharf announced in April it was closing for good Fears of closure have clouded the store for years and the firm fell into administration earlier this year .
In October 2018 , bosses announced plans to axe up to 50 of its high street shops , putting 4,000 jobs at risk .
A Debenhams spokesman said : “ Sadly we have been unable to agree terms with the landlord in Kidderminster and as a result this store will not be reopening when government restrictions are lifted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on our colleagues , who have served our customers in Kidderminster with commitment and dedication . ''
Debenhams is n't the only big name to be lost at the shopping park - Frankie & Benny 's announced in April its Weaver 's Wharf restaurant had been deemed `` not financially viable '' .
Frankie & Benny 's in Kidderminster will not reopen after lockdown .
Photo from Google Maps The Restaurant Group made the decision to close down the branch after placing staff at the Kidderminster site on furlough under the Government coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when lockdown restrictions are lifted .
In February , the Group announced plans to close up to 90 restaurants by 2021 , citing challenges facing our leisure business and the wider casual dining sector .
The Kidderminster branch survived a cull of 33 `` under performing '' Frankie & Benny 's restaurants in 2016 .
Announcing its permanent closure , a spokesman for The Restaurant Group said : `` The trading environment for a number of our restaurant brands has been challenging over recent years , with the broader casual dining market impacted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , changing customer preferences and rising costs .
`` In light of this backdrop , we continue to take a disciplined approach to our estate and , in some cases , it is necessary to take the difficult decision to close sites that are not financially viable .
`` As a result , we have taken the decision to permanently close the Frankie & Benny ’ s site in Kidderminster .
`` Our team at the Kidderminster restaurant are currently on furlough pay and once there is further clarity from the current crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ options to redeploy staff to other sites in our portfolio . ''
H. Samuel jewellers has also announced plans to permanently close its Kidderminster store this month .
H. Samuel in Kidderminster is closing down this month .
Photo from Google Maps The jewellery chain said the coronavirus pandemic has prompted the business to accelerate a previous strategy to close some of its stores , meaning local shoppers will have to travel to Worcester to visit their nearest store .
A spokesman told The Shuttle : `` Amid this challenging pandemic and fluid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previous strategy to close some stores permanently , starting this month .
`` We are of course contacting our H. Samuel customers in order to connect them with any orders or repairs that maybe outstanding from the store . ''
The store would not confirm how many jobs will be lost as a result of the closure .
Non-essential shops will be allowed to reopen on June 15 as part of the government 's three-stage plan to ease lockdown measures .

There's no denying the high street has been hit hard by the coronavirus crisis - while supermarkets have seen a boost in profits, many major retailers have been forced into administration.
Among those to close their doors in Kidderminster is Debenham's in Weaver's Wharf.
The department store announced in April it would not be reopening after lockdown as bosses were unable to agree terms with the site landlord.
Debenham's at Weaver's Wharf announced in April it was closing for good (Image: Newsquest)
Fears of closure have clouded the store for years and the firm fell into administration earlier this year.
In October 2018, bosses announced plans to axe up to 50 of its high street shops, putting 4,000 jobs at risk.
A Debenhams spokesman said: “Sadly we have been unable to agree terms with the landlord in Kidderminster and as a result this store will not be reopening when government restrictions are lifted.
"We greatly regret the effect on our colleagues, who have served our customers in Kidderminster with commitment and dedication."
Debenhams isn't the only big name to be lost at the shopping park - Frankie & Benny's announced in April its Weaver's Wharf restaurant had been deemed "not financially viable".
Frankie & Benny's in Kidderminster will not reopen after lockdown. Photo from Google Maps
The Restaurant Group made the decision to close down the branch after placing staff at the Kidderminster site on furlough under the Government coronavirus scheme, meaning it will not reopen when lockdown restrictions are lifted.
In February, the Group announced plans to close up to 90 restaurants by 2021, citing challenges facing our leisure business and the wider casual dining sector.
The Kidderminster branch survived a cull of 33 "under performing" Frankie & Benny's restaurants in 2016.
Announcing its permanent closure, a spokesman for The Restaurant Group said: "The trading environment for a number of our restaurant brands has been challenging over recent years, with the broader casual dining market impacted by chronic overcapacity, declining retail footfall, changing customer preferences and rising costs.
"In light of this backdrop, we continue to take a disciplined approach to our estate and, in some cases, it is necessary to take the difficult decision to close sites that are not financially viable.
"As a result, we have taken the decision to permanently close the Frankie & Benny’s site in Kidderminster.
"Our team at the Kidderminster restaurant are currently on furlough pay and once there is further clarity from the current crisis, we will endeavour to explore all options to redeploy staff to other sites in our portfolio."
H. Samuel jewellers has also announced plans to permanently close its Kidderminster store this month.
H. Samuel in Kidderminster is closing down this month. Photo from Google Maps
The jewellery chain said the coronavirus pandemic has prompted the business to accelerate a previous strategy to close some of its stores, meaning local shoppers will have to travel to Worcester to visit their nearest store.
A spokesman told The Shuttle: "Amid this challenging pandemic and fluid business conditions, we have accelerated a previous strategy to close some stores permanently, starting this month.
"We are of course contacting our H. Samuel customers in order to connect them with any orders or repairs that maybe outstanding from the store."
The store would not confirm how many jobs will be lost as a result of the closure.
Non-essential shops will be allowed to reopen on June 15 as part of the government's three-stage plan to ease lockdown measures.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-09--Sytchampton Primary School welcomes new headteacher

A SCHOOL transformed in recent years after the tragedy of the death of their headteacher has a new face at the top .
Sytchampton Primary School was hit hard when popular headteacher Helen Mann took her own life in 2012 .
However , Sharon Williams became headteacher and helped them rebuild .
In a major move the school , in a tiny hamlet on the A449 between Worcester and Stourport-on-Severn , became a primary school , bridging the two and three-tier educations systems .
Children are now able to transfer to Worcester and Wyre Forest schools at 11 years as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Over the past seven years Mrs Williams has worked to support staff , and help them to take on new responsibilities .
Now Mrs Williams is moving on .
Writing in a letter to parents and carers she said : `` I never thought that I would be finishing my term in such circumstances but hopefully we can have a proper celebration ( as planned ) at a future date . ''
Amanda Richards is the new headteacher , who moved into the role as the pandemic struck .
Mrs Richards , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ career in the police , says when she first visited the school she felt it would be the perfect place for her to further her career and feels it could be her `` forever school '' due to its family feel , '' We aim for our pupils to ‘ grow ’ into confident , resilient individuals who embrace challenges and strive to achieve the most aspirational goals in life , '' Mrs Richards said .
During lockdown staff have kept pupils motivated with online learning on its own YouTube channel that contains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assemblies .
The school 's website can be found at sytchampton.worcs.sch.uk/welcome.htm .

Sytchampton Primary School was hit hard when popular headteacher Helen Mann took her own life in 2012. However, Sharon Williams became headteacher and helped them rebuild.
In a major move the school, in a tiny hamlet on the A449 between Worcester and Stourport-on-Severn, became a primary school, bridging the two and three-tier educations systems. Children are now able to transfer to Worcester and Wyre Forest schools at 11 years as well as Droitwich schools at nine years.
Over the past seven years Mrs Williams has worked to support staff, and help them to take on new responsibilities.
Now Mrs Williams is moving on. Writing in a letter to parents and carers she said: "I never thought that I would be finishing my term in such circumstances but hopefully we can have a proper celebration (as planned) at a future date."
Amanda Richards is the new headteacher, who moved into the role as the pandemic struck.
Mrs Richards, who moved into teaching following a successful career in the police, says when she first visited the school she felt it would be the perfect place for her to further her career and feels it could be her "forever school" due to its family feel,
"We aim for our pupils to ‘grow’ into confident, resilient individuals who embrace challenges and strive to achieve the most aspirational goals in life," Mrs Richards said.
During lockdown staff have kept pupils motivated with online learning on its own YouTube channel that contains PE lessons, story time and weekly assemblies.
The school's website can be found at sytchampton.worcs.sch.uk/welcome.htm.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-10--Stourport road's bin problem still a 'nuisance' five years on

A LONG-STANDING issue with bin collections has resurfaced in a Stourport cul-de-sac .
Neighbours in the cul-de-sac off Brindley Street say it is still hit and miss if their bins are collected on time , due to some refuse vehicle drivers not being able to manoeuvre around the narrow road .
Resident Gavin Oakley featured in The Shuttle over the issue in 2015 , but says the problem has resurfaced in recent weeks , meaning neighbours are sometimes left waiting days past their usual Friday collection for bins to emptied .
`` This problem has been on and off for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gavin .
`` We 're told they can ’ t get the vehicles up to our house , but that isn ’ t true - we 've found some drivers are able to get the vehicles down here better than others .
Bins ready for collection in the Brindley Street cul-de-sac '' Now we 've been told we might have to start dragging our bins down the bottom of the road to be collected , but that just is n't acceptable .
`` I 've been round all the houses in the cul-de-sac @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that .
It 's dangerous as someone could fall and it would mean 10 bins blocking the path - plus it 's a nuisance .
`` We pay our council tax just like everyone else so we should have our bins collected like everyone else does .
`` This has been going on for far too long , we ca n't keep putting up with this . ''
Neighbour Brent Cheadle added : `` We can go weeks without any problems but then it happens again .
We just do n't want it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wyre Forest District Council has apologised for the interruptions to waste collections , but said the issue is a result of parked vehicles blocking the road .
Councillor John Thomas , cabinet member for operational services , said : “ We are sorry that some residents in Brindley Street have experienced some interruptions to their normal waste collections .
• Mum 's plea to find stranger who saved son 's life in Kidderminster supermarket “ Unfortunately our bin crews occasionally have problems accessing the street due to vehicles blocking the road .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residents and let them know that on occasions when the road is blocked they will need to bring their bins a very short distance to the junction so we can empty them .
“ We know that reliable waste collections are very important to our residents , and achieving this is equally as important to us .
“ Blocked access can be a problem so we would appreciate residents ’ cooperation .
I would like to apologise for any inconvenience and thank residents for their understanding .
”

Neighbours in the cul-de-sac off Brindley Street say it is still hit and miss if their bins are collected on time, due to some refuse vehicle drivers not being able to manoeuvre around the narrow road.
Resident Gavin Oakley featured in The Shuttle over the issue in 2015, but says the problem has resurfaced in recent weeks, meaning neighbours are sometimes left waiting days past their usual Friday collection for bins to emptied.
"This problem has been on and off for over 30 years now," said Gavin. "We're told they can’t get the vehicles up to our house, but that isn’t true - we've found some drivers are able to get the vehicles down here better than others.
Bins ready for collection in the Brindley Street cul-de-sac
"Now we've been told we might have to start dragging our bins down the bottom of the road to be collected, but that just isn't acceptable.
"I've been round all the houses in the cul-de-sac and no one is willing to do that. It's dangerous as someone could fall and it would mean 10 bins blocking the path - plus it's a nuisance.
"We pay our council tax just like everyone else so we should have our bins collected like everyone else does.
"This has been going on for far too long, we can't keep putting up with this."
Neighbour Brent Cheadle added: "We can go weeks without any problems but then it happens again. We just don't want it to become a regular problem."
Wyre Forest District Council has apologised for the interruptions to waste collections, but said the issue is a result of parked vehicles blocking the road.
Councillor John Thomas, cabinet member for operational services, said: “We are sorry that some residents in Brindley Street have experienced some interruptions to their normal waste collections.
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“Unfortunately our bin crews occasionally have problems accessing the street due to vehicles blocking the road.
“We’ve explained the situation to residents and let them know that on occasions when the road is blocked they will need to bring their bins a very short distance to the junction so we can empty them.
“We know that reliable waste collections are very important to our residents, and achieving this is equally as important to us.
“Blocked access can be a problem so we would appreciate residents’ cooperation. I would like to apologise for any inconvenience and thank residents for their understanding.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-10--Plea to find fireman who saved son in Kidderminster Morrisons

THE mother of a Stourport boy who nearly choked to death in a Morrisons cafe is appealing to find the heroic stranger who saved his life .
Leo Packwood was two years old when he took a piece of sausage off his mum 's plate at the supermarket cafe in Kidderminster and began to choke , eventually falling unconscious and starting to turn blue .
His mum Jen , who works at the Green Street store , said : `` We had gone for dinner with my mum and Leo had a children 's meal - spaghetti bolognese I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ piece of sausage off my plate and next thing I knew he was running round the cafe .
Leo Packwood around the time of the choking incident in 2014 '' I was telling him to come back , but I did n't realise what was happening .
The sausage had got lodged in his throat and he was panicking .
`` The supervisor in the cafe , who I knew , came out and I said 'get some help , Leo ca n't breathe ' .
`` I 'd managed to get hold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manager came over and got Leo over his legs and was hitting his back but nothing was working .
`` We had already called an ambulance but Leo 's lips started turning blue and he fell unconscious .
He went floppy .
`` I remember looking into the manager 's eyes and saying 'that ’ s my baby , you ’ ve got to do something ' . ''
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Jen said : `` A gentleman who was sat with another lady at the time came over and said he was retired fireman .
He said ' I can do the Heimlich manoeuvre , although you should n't really do it on children because it can break their ribs ' .
`` I told him I do n't care about broken ribs , as long as he 's alive .
`` It took him three attempts to dislodge the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started coughing and coming round .
`` The ambulance arrived and whizzed him off to hospital and off I went to Worcester .
`` I never even thought at the time to find out the man 's name . ''
Leo went on to make a full recovery , although it took a few weeks for him to be able to swallow solid food again .
On the sixth anniversary of her son 's near death experience , Jen is hoping to track down the life-saving fireman to say thank you .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a couple of days later that I thought I need to thank him .
The Morrisons store in Green Street .
Photo from Google Maps '' I spoke to a lady in the cafe , but he did n't leave any details .
`` It happened on June 5 and every year I think about him .
`` Last year I put a post on Facebook and it was shared over 100 times , but nothing came back .
`` I want to say thank you to him for saving Leo 's life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ died if it was n't for him - his organs had started to shut down .
`` Now more than ever , we need to say thank you to these people because they really are heroes .
`` I 'd like to show him a photo of Leo and say 'look at him now ' . ''
Anyone who knows the identity of this mystery life-saver can contact editorial @ kidderminstershuttle.co.uk .

Leo Packwood was two years old when he took a piece of sausage off his mum's plate at the supermarket cafe in Kidderminster and began to choke, eventually falling unconscious and starting to turn blue.
His mum Jen, who works at the Green Street store, said: "We had gone for dinner with my mum and Leo had a children's meal - spaghetti bolognese I think it was - but he took a piece of sausage off my plate and next thing I knew he was running round the cafe.
Leo Packwood around the time of the choking incident in 2014
"I was telling him to come back, but I didn't realise what was happening. The sausage had got lodged in his throat and he was panicking.
"The supervisor in the cafe, who I knew, came out and I said 'get some help, Leo can't breathe'.
"I'd managed to get hold of him by this point. A manager came over and got Leo over his legs and was hitting his back but nothing was working.
"We had already called an ambulance but Leo's lips started turning blue and he fell unconscious. He went floppy.
"I remember looking into the manager's eyes and saying 'that’s my baby, you’ve got to do something'."
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It was then that a man who was dining nearby rushed over and offered to help.
Jen said: "A gentleman who was sat with another lady at the time came over and said he was retired fireman. He said 'I can do the Heimlich manoeuvre, although you shouldn't really do it on children because it can break their ribs'.
"I told him I don't care about broken ribs, as long as he's alive.
"It took him three attempts to dislodge the food in his throat, but Leo started coughing and coming round.
"The ambulance arrived and whizzed him off to hospital and off I went to Worcester.
"I never even thought at the time to find out the man's name."
Leo went on to make a full recovery, although it took a few weeks for him to be able to swallow solid food again.
On the sixth anniversary of her son's near death experience, Jen is hoping to track down the life-saving fireman to say thank you.
She said: "It wasn't until a couple of days later that I thought I need to thank him.
The Morrisons store in Green Street. Photo from Google Maps
"I spoke to a lady in the cafe, but he didn't leave any details.
"It happened on June 5 and every year I think about him.
"Last year I put a post on Facebook and it was shared over 100 times, but nothing came back.
"I want to say thank you to him for saving Leo's life. The paramedics said he would have died if it wasn't for him - his organs had started to shut down.
"Now more than ever, we need to say thank you to these people because they really are heroes.
"I'd like to show him a photo of Leo and say 'look at him now'."
Anyone who knows the identity of this mystery life-saver can contact editorial@kidderminstershuttle.co.uk.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-10--Who's exempt from UK's mandatory 14-day self-isolation period?

The UK 's new quarantine rules are now in force - with travelers having to self-isolate for two-weeks once they arrive .
The measure is being introduced to prevent new infections from imported cases .
Travellers must fill in a form with their contact information and the address of their accommodation , which health officials will use to perform spot checks to ensure compliance .
The measures apply not just to those arriving by air travel , but by other means of transport such as ferry .
But there are a few exception to the rules .
Here 's what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exempt from the new rules ?
You do not need to complete the form or self-isolate if you ’ re travelling from one of the following places , and you were there for 14 days or more : If you spent less than 14 days in any of the above place , you will still need to complete the form and self-isolate for 14 days .
There are other exceptions to the rules too : • Members of diplomatic missions and consular posts in the UK • Representatives at an international or UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fall into the above categories , you do not need to complete a Public Health passenger locator form .
But if family members or other dependents travel with you , they will still need to self-isolate for 14 days after they arrive .
• For more information on those exempt from the new quarantine measures , head to the Government 's website .
What does the Scottish Government say ?
In Scotland , the Scottish Government add that people “ travelling to maintain essential supply chains , critical national infrastructure or to contribute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work , ” are exempt .
Registered health or care professionals travelling to the UK to provide essential healthcare , including where this is not related to coronavirus - will need to self-isolate for 14 days if they are staying in Scotland .
Likewise , if you live in the UK but work in another country and travel between the UK and country of work at least once a week ; and/or you live outside the UK but work in the UK and travel between your country of residence and the UK at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to self-isolate for 14 days .
• For more information on those exempt from the new quarantine measures , head to the Scottish Government 's website .
How does it all work ?
If you arrive in the UK from June 8 onwards , you must complete a 'Public Health passenger locator form ' before you travel .
You can not submit the form until 48 hours before you ’ re due to arrive in the UK .
You ’ ll need to show your completed form when you arrive at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ copy , or showing it on your phone .
Once in the UK , you 'll need to go straight to the place you ’ re staying , only using public transport if you have no other option .
If you do have to use public transport , you will have wear something that covers your nose and mouth , and stay two metres apart from other people .
Once you have arrived at your declared address , you must self-isolate there for 14 days , where you can have food and other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visitors , including friends and family , unless they are providing essential care .
The only friends and family who you can have contact with are those who travelled with you or people who you are staying with .
You can not go out to work or school or visit public areas .
You should not go shopping .
If you require help buying groceries , other shopping or picking up medication , you should ask friends or relatives or order a delivery .
You must only exercise within your home or garden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to walk your dog .
• For more information on the new measures , head to the Government 's website .

The measure is being introduced to prevent new infections from imported cases.
Travellers must fill in a form with their contact information and the address of their accommodation, which health officials will use to perform spot checks to ensure compliance.
The measures apply not just to those arriving by air travel, but by other means of transport such as ferry.
But there are a few exception to the rules.
Here's what you need to know.
Who is exempt from the new rules?
You do not need to complete the form or self-isolate if you’re travelling from one of the following places, and you were there for 14 days or more:
Ireland
the Channel Islands
the Isle of Man
If you spent less than 14 days in any of the above place, you will still need to complete the form and self-isolate for 14 days.
There are other exceptions to the rules too:
Members of diplomatic missions and consular posts in the UK
Officers, servants or representatives of international organisations
Representatives at an international or UK conference granted privileges and immunities
If you fall into the above categories, you do not need to complete a Public Health passenger locator form.
But if family members or other dependents travel with you, they will still need to self-isolate for 14 days after they arrive.
For more information on those exempt from the new quarantine measures, head to the Government's website.
What does the Scottish Government say?
In Scotland, the Scottish Government add that people “travelling to maintain essential supply chains, critical national infrastructure or to contribute to crisis response or other essential government work,” are exempt.
Registered health or care professionals travelling to the UK to provide essential healthcare, including where this is not related to coronavirus - will need to self-isolate for 14 days if they are staying in Scotland.
Likewise, if you live in the UK but work in another country and travel between the UK and country of work at least once a week; and/or you live outside the UK but work in the UK and travel between your country of residence and the UK at least once a week - you will need to self-isolate for 14 days.
For more information on those exempt from the new quarantine measures, head to the Scottish Government's website.
How does it all work?
If you arrive in the UK from June 8 onwards, you must complete a 'Public Health passenger locator form' before you travel.
You cannot submit the form until 48 hours before you’re due to arrive in the UK.
You’ll need to show your completed form when you arrive at the UK border, either by printing a copy, or showing it on your phone.
Once in the UK, you'll need to go straight to the place you’re staying, only using public transport if you have no other option.
If you do have to use public transport, you will have wear something that covers your nose and mouth, and stay two metres apart from other people.
Once you have arrived at your declared address, you must self-isolate there for 14 days, where you can have food and other necessities delivered.
You should not have visitors, including friends and family, unless they are providing essential care.
The only friends and family who you can have contact with are those who travelled with you or people who you are staying with.
You cannot go out to work or school or visit public areas. You should not go shopping. If you require help buying groceries, other shopping or picking up medication, you should ask friends or relatives or order a delivery.
You must only exercise within your home or garden. You cannot leave your home to walk your dog.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-10--Parking tickets: How to challenge them if you think they're unfair

Councils across the country have begun to re-introduce parking charges at sites which were free at the beginning of the coronavirus lockdown .
It comes as new research by Confused.com revealed that two in five drivers ( 40 per cent ) have appealed a parking charge notice at some point - with about 74 per cent successful , either paying a reduced price or nothing at all .
Alongside their study , the company have also released details on the steps that motorists should follow if they find themselves with an unfair parking ticket on their car or through the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , motorists are urged to think about the following : • Is your fine unfair ?
Or did you make a mistake ?
• Have you gathered all of the evidence you can to back up your appeal ?
Here 's what you need to do You need to send your appeal , either as a letter to the address on the ticket , or via the parking enforcer ’ s website .
Send this off within 14 days so that if you lose , you can still pay a reduced fine .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ include in your challenge letter : • The date of the offence • The reason for appeal and why you believe it ’ s been issued unfairly • All evidence that can support your appeal What is the reason you 're appealing the charge ?
This is where you explain why you ’ re challenging your fine .
Some example reasons that have been submitted in appeal letters include : • The contravention did not occur • The council have made a mistake on either the ticket/letter or haven ’ t supplied evidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vehicle at the time/ever • You weren ’ t driving the car at the time • You gave way for an emergency vehicle • Your vehicle is an exception to the contravention • getting a ticket while broken down • being in an emergency situation • being delayed due to being pregnant or preoccupied with a baby • removing an obstruction from the road • dropping off someone sick to the hospital • you were too unwell to move your car • you needed to park to attend a funeral or couldn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a funeral • you were on holiday when the bay you were in became suspended and the warning sign was put up while you were away • you bought a ticket/permit but it fell off the window/was n't visible to the warden You 're facing financial difficulty and can not afford to pay This applies if you admit that you made a mistake but just can ’ t afford to pay the fine .
Note that councils most probably won ’ t automatically waive your penalty , but might consider a reduction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If your appeal is granted , your charge will be cancelled and you should n't be required to pay .
But if your appeal was unsuccessful , you will be required to complete a formal appeal within 28 days .
If your appeal to the council is unsuccesful you will need to make a 'formal appeal ' to the council - if this is rejected , you can appeal online to the Traffic Penalty Tribunual .
If you are appealing a fine that has been issued by a private firm - for example @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Charge Notice - Citizens Advice says the following : '' The way to appeal will depend on if the parking company that gave you the ticket is a member of the BPA or IPC approved operators scheme .
`` Make a formal appeal to Parking on Private Land Appeals ( POPLA ) if they 're a BPA parking company .
`` If they 're an IPC member , make a formal appeal to the Independent Appeals Service .
`` For a ticket from a BPA member , you have 28 days from when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a formal appeal .
`` For a ticket from an IPC member , you can make a formal appeal for free within 21 days .
After 21 days , you can still appeal within 1 year of your formal appeal being rejected if you pay a £15 fee .
`` Make sure you include any evidence that will support your case . ''

It comes as new research by Confused.com revealed that two in five drivers (40 per cent) have appealed a parking charge notice at some point - with about 74 per cent successful, either paying a reduced price or nothing at all.
Alongside their study, the company have also released details on the steps that motorists should follow if they find themselves with an unfair parking ticket on their car or through the post.
Before you launch your appeal, motorists are urged to think about the following:
Is your fine unfair? Or did you make a mistake?
Is it worth appealing?
Have you gathered all of the evidence you can to back up your appeal?
Here's what you need to do
You need to send your appeal, either as a letter to the address on the ticket, or via the parking enforcer’s website.
Send this off within 14 days so that if you lose, you can still pay a reduced fine.
Here’s what you need to include in your challenge letter:
Your address
The date of the offence
Your vehicle registration number
The PCN number
The reason for appeal and why you believe it’s been issued unfairly
All evidence that can support your appeal
What is the reason you're appealing the charge?
This is where you explain why you’re challenging your fine. Some example reasons that have been submitted in appeal letters include:
Incorrect or unclear signs
Incorrect or unclear road markings
The contravention did not occur
You’ve already paid the fine
The council have made a mistake on either the ticket/letter or haven’t supplied evidence
You didn’t own the vehicle at the time/ever
You weren’t driving the car at the time
You gave way for an emergency vehicle
Your vehicle is an exception to the contravention
You’ve been overcharged
Mitigating circumstances - these may include:
getting a ticket while broken down
being involved in a crash
being in an emergency situation
being delayed due to being pregnant or preoccupied with a baby
removing an obstruction from the road
dropping off someone sick to the hospital
you were too unwell to move your car
you’ve had a recent bereavement
you needed to park to attend a funeral or couldn’t move your car because you were at a funeral
you were on holiday when the bay you were in became suspended and the warning sign was put up while you were away
you bought a ticket/permit but it fell off the window/wasn't visible to the warden
You're facing financial difficulty and cannot afford to pay
This applies if you admit that you made a mistake but just can’t afford to pay the fine. Note that councils most probably won’t automatically waive your penalty, but might consider a reduction.
What happens after the appeal?
If your appeal is granted, your charge will be cancelled and you shouldn't be required to pay.
But if your appeal was unsuccessful, you will be required to complete a formal appeal within 28 days.
If your appeal to the council is unsuccesful you will need to make a 'formal appeal' to the council - if this is rejected, you can appeal online to the Traffic Penalty Tribunual.
If you are appealing a fine that has been issued by a private firm - for example, you've been given a Parking Charge Notice - Citizens Advice says the following:
"The way to appeal will depend on if the parking company that gave you the ticket is a member of the BPA or IPC approved operators scheme.
"Make a formal appeal to Parking on Private Land Appeals (POPLA) if they're a BPA parking company.
"If they're an IPC member, make a formal appeal to the Independent Appeals Service.
"For a ticket from a BPA member, you have 28 days from when your informal appeal was rejected to make a formal appeal.
"For a ticket from an IPC member, you can make a formal appeal for free within 21 days. After 21 days, you can still appeal within 1 year of your formal appeal being rejected if you pay a £15 fee.
"Make sure you include any evidence that will support your case."


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-10--Plans in place for full reopening of Wyre Forest town centres

PLANS are being put in place ready for the `` full reopening '' of Kidderminster , Stourport and Bewdley town centres .
Ready for the reopening of non-essential shops from Monday , June 15 , signage will be going up around the three centres to urge people to follow social distancing guidelines .
Public toilets in the towns will reopen from Monday , and Wyre Forest District Council will be increasing the cleaning schedule .
The council has warned restrictions may be in place at public toilets if it is deemed necessary to protect public safety .
Measures will also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as benches and bins , are kept clean and disinfected more regularly .
In Kidderminster , the outdoor market is reopening on Thursday , June 18 .
The council said the lay-out of the market will remain under review to ensure it maintains a safe shopping experience for staff and visitors .
Cleaning at council car parks has been increased , but the council is still urging users to use the JustPark app , website and phone services to pay .
If motorists pay for parking using pay and display machines , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guidelines and remain two metres apart from people outside their household .
Funding to implement these changes has come from the Reopening High Streets Safely Fund .
Wyre Forest Council is also planning to use the funding to appoint new short-term posts to liaise with businesses across the three towns on how they can trade safely in accordance with the government advice .
Councillor Fran Oborski , Wyre Forest District Council ’ s cabinet member for economic regeneration , planning and capital investments , said : `` We are doing everything we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ease our way out of lockdown and help the recovery process .
Shutters down on Kidderminster shops during lockdown .
Photo by @ KminsterCops '' We must however prioritise the safety and wellbeing of people visiting and working in our town centres .
`` It is important we get the balance right .
Guidance from the government is regularly being updated and we will continue to monitor and adjust our plans to ensure we meet the safety guidance which is operating at the time .
`` We all need to take responsibility to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that , by putting measures in place , we will make it as easy and safe as possible for people to return and support their local high streets .
`` We will continue to review the measures .
”

Ready for the reopening of non-essential shops from Monday, June 15, signage will be going up around the three centres to urge people to follow social distancing guidelines.
Public toilets in the towns will reopen from Monday, and Wyre Forest District Council will be increasing the cleaning schedule.
Stourport town centre
The council has warned restrictions may be in place at public toilets if it is deemed necessary to protect public safety.
Measures will also be taken to ensure street furniture, such as benches and bins, are kept clean and disinfected more regularly.
In Kidderminster, the outdoor market is reopening on Thursday, June 18.
The council said the lay-out of the market will remain under review to ensure it maintains a safe shopping experience for staff and visitors.
Cleaning at council car parks has been increased, but the council is still urging users to use the JustPark app, website and phone services to pay.
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If motorists pay for parking using pay and display machines, they are reminded to follow social distancing guidelines and remain two metres apart from people outside their household.
Funding to implement these changes has come from the Reopening High Streets Safely Fund.
Wyre Forest Council is also planning to use the funding to appoint new short-term posts to liaise with businesses across the three towns on how they can trade safely in accordance with the government advice.
Councillor Fran Oborski, Wyre Forest District Council’s cabinet member for economic regeneration, planning and capital investments, said: "We are doing everything we can to support our town centres as we ease our way out of lockdown and help the recovery process.
Shutters down on Kidderminster shops during lockdown. Photo by @KminsterCops
"We must however prioritise the safety and wellbeing of people visiting and working in our town centres.
"It is important we get the balance right. Guidance from the government is regularly being updated and we will continue to monitor and adjust our plans to ensure we meet the safety guidance which is operating at the time.
"We all need to take responsibility to follow social distancing guidelines and we hope that, by putting measures in place, we will make it as easy and safe as possible for people to return and support their local high streets.
"We will continue to review the measures.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-06-10--West Midland Safari Park will reopen for drive-through

WEST Midland Safari Park will reopen its drive-through attraction after getting the green light from government .
The safari park has announced it will reopen its doors on Monday , June 15 with safety measures in place .
Customers will be able to enjoy the drive-through safari , but its theme park rides and walk-through exhibits will be out of bounds .
West Midland Safari Park has seen a baby boom during lockdown - which included the arrival of three penguin chicks A spokesperson for West Midland Safari Park said : “ As a major family attraction here in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parks and zoos have the go-ahead to reopen , and for us that will be Monday 15 June .
“ It will be fantastic for families when we reopen , but we will be doing so with various safety measures in place .
We will only be opening our drive-through facility so guests can enjoy seeing our animals again , including our growing lion cubs .
“ Our park rides and walk-through exhibits will remain closed as we await further clarification from the Government .
However , we believe this will happen very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in place .
“ To help us manage the reopening safely we will be limiting visitor numbers and asking guests to pre-book tickets online . ''
Last week , the park 's new managing director said he was `` disappointed '' by government rule changes which prohibited the attraction from reopening this month .
But following huge public pressure , including several zoos announcing they were at risk of closure , the government has announced a U-turn on the decision , allowing all zoos to reopen next week .
West Midland Safari Park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and venues director Chris Kelly to the top role - replacing Darren Chorley , who had worked at the park for more than 25 years .
Chris joined the company in January 2020 and will now be in charge of leading the attraction and overseeing the build of luxury new Safari Lodges , which includes upgrades to cheetah and Elephant facilities .
In his previous post , Chris worked as short breaks director at Port Lympne Hotel for seven years .
On his appointment , Chris said : “ I am excited to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Midland Safari Park .
`` I grew up in the Midlands and the park has always been a favourite place to visit .
Elephants at West Midland Safari Park .
The attraction will reopen on June 15 '' I am hugely passionate about the attraction industry , and even though the pandemic sees us in some challenging times , I have a great team here and I ’ m confident we can bounce back and work to a new normal .
“ Myself and all the staff would like to thank Darren for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ park .
`` His contribution and dedication over the years have helped develop it as one of the region ’ s most popular and well-loved family attractions .
`` We wish him a well-deserved break and every success for the future.
” West Midland Safari Park has been temporally closed since March 19 in response to the coronavirus outbreak .
More than 100 staff were placed on furlough as a result .

The safari park has announced it will reopen its doors on Monday, June 15 with safety measures in place.
Customers will be able to enjoy the drive-through safari, but its theme park rides and walk-through exhibits will be out of bounds.
West Midland Safari Park has seen a baby boom during lockdown - which included the arrival of three penguin chicks
A spokesperson for West Midland Safari Park said: “As a major family attraction here in the West Midlands we are delighted that safari parks and zoos have the go-ahead to reopen, and for us that will be Monday 15 June.
“It will be fantastic for families when we reopen, but we will be doing so with various safety measures in place. We will only be opening our drive-through facility so guests can enjoy seeing our animals again, including our growing lion cubs.
“Our park rides and walk-through exhibits will remain closed as we await further clarification from the Government. However, we believe this will happen very soon but with strict social distancing measures in place.
“To help us manage the reopening safely we will be limiting visitor numbers and asking guests to pre-book tickets online."
Last week, the park's new managing director said he was "disappointed" by government rule changes which prohibited the attraction from reopening this month.
But following huge public pressure, including several zoos announcing they were at risk of closure, the government has announced a U-turn on the decision, allowing all zoos to reopen next week.
West Midland Safari Park announced the appointment of its former accommodation and venues director Chris Kelly to the top role - replacing Darren Chorley, who had worked at the park for more than 25 years.
West Midland Safari Park's new managing director Chris Kelly
Chris joined the company in January 2020 and will now be in charge of leading the attraction and overseeing the build of luxury new Safari Lodges, which includes upgrades to cheetah and Elephant facilities.
In his previous post, Chris worked as short breaks director at Port Lympne Hotel for seven years.
On his appointment, Chris said: “I am excited to be taking the helm here at West Midland Safari Park.
"I grew up in the Midlands and the park has always been a favourite place to visit.
Elephants at West Midland Safari Park. The attraction will reopen on June 15
"I am hugely passionate about the attraction industry, and even though the pandemic sees us in some challenging times, I have a great team here and I’m confident we can bounce back and work to a new normal.
“Myself and all the staff would like to thank Darren for being such an integral part of the park.
"His contribution and dedication over the years have helped develop it as one of the region’s most popular and well-loved family attractions.
"We wish him a well-deserved break and every success for the future.”
West Midland Safari Park has been temporally closed since March 19 in response to the coronavirus outbreak. More than 100 staff were placed on furlough as a result.