Author Archives: Kit Barlow

***** Westley Hotel – Planning Update****

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Kit Barlow

Following lots of objections and concerns about the proposed changes to the Westley Hotel the first publicised planning application has been amended by the applicant in an attempt to explain and address the planned changes. A Statement from the owners … Continue reading →

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Festive Lights for Acocks Green?

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Kit Barlow

If we would like to see festive lights brightening up the darkest time of the year, Acocks Green Partnership is asking for donations from individuals and businesses to bring them to our village this winter. Previously funding has come from … Continue reading →

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Planning Applications – Westley Hotel

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Kit Barlow

Most readers of our website will have spent many a time at the Westley Hotel over the years. It has been a landmark in our area for as long as we can remember. Family gatherings, nights out, social events.. Charity … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting – Tuesday 20th September

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Kit Barlow
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Photographs Please!

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Kit Barlow
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Spring Blossom in Acocks Green

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Kit Barlow

Are you a tree-lover who would like to receive a free blossom tree courtesy of National Trust, for your local community space, front garden or school around Acocks Green? Those of you who visited the city centre in recent months … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading Challenge – The Gadgeteers

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Kit Barlow

Acocks Green Library welcomes children to take part in the Summer Reading Challenge – challenging children to read 6 books during the school holidays. For each book they write a little review and receive rewards along the way. Each year … Continue reading →

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New Trees need Water!

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Kit Barlow

If you are lucky enough to have a young tree in your neighbourhood then in this extreme weather they need some help. Look out for the pipe at the base of the tree that takes water down to the roots. … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Library Celebrates 90 Years!

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Kit Barlow

On 14th June 1932 Acocks Green Library opened to the public. You can read all about this auspicious day on the Acocks Green History Society Page How exciting it must have been to see this new library being opened for … Continue reading →

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Saturday 4th June – Jubilee Celebrations

Posted on May 21, 2022 by Kit Barlow

Two weeks today, come along to the celebrations in Acocks Green Village and support Acocks Green Village in Bloom! There will be live music from Canoe – playing popular tunes from across the decades, a string quartet from Kimichi School … Continue reading →

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