Community Safety
We are running a series of property and bike marking events in February, please visit the Property Security Marking Service and Home Security Advice webpage for more information.
Community
Community Transport
Malvern Hills District Council offers a fixed rate subsidy of up to £1 per single journey, to passengers who use community transport services starting or finishing in the district.
Passengers will be charged a reduced fare and the community transport operator will be reimbursed.
The concession is open to operators who are member of the Worcestershire Concessionary Travel Scheme, which is managed by JMP on behalf of the district and county council's.
Apply, renew or replace a bus pass
The following community transport operators receive funding from the council:
- View Community Action Malvern and District website - 01684 892381
- Community Voluntary Action Ledbury and District - 01531 635339
- Malvern Dial-a-Ride - 01684 891121
- Tenbury Transport Trust - 01584 810491,
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Upton Community Care - 01684 593633
- Upton Town Council - 01684 592273
- Worcester Wheels - 01905 724274
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Teme Wheels - 01584 233131, or email
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Visit Community Travel website for more information on community transport in Worcestershire.
Green Dog Walkers
What is Green Dog Walkers?
Green Dog Walkers (GDW) is a non-confrontational, friendly way to help change attitudes about dog fouling across the Malvern Hills District.
It also supports the Public Space Protection Order (see Dog Fouling for information), which enables us to enforce a fixed penalty notice for dog fouling, in compliance with The Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996.
GDW is a national scheme that has previously won the UK Kennel Club Dog Recognition Award, featured at Crufts, and was a finalist for the CIWM Innovation in Waste Management Award.
Take the Green Dog Walker pledge
All Green Dog Walkers will take a pledge to always:
- Clean up after their dog
- Carry extra dog waste bags
- Be happy to be approached to lend a dog waste bag to those without
- Be a friendly reminder to other dog walkers to clean up after their dogs
To become a Green Dog Walker complete the online pledge form.
Once we have received the form you will receive a GDW badge, free poo bags, and an information pack.
Get involved
If you belong to a Town/Parish Council, private organisation or voluntary organisation and wish to run your own GDW activities in your area, we would love to hear from you.
For more information or to request a free starter pack, please contact one of our Community and Environmental Protection Officers: 01684 862442 or
Take our Green Dog Walkers Survey
Dog Friendly Malvern Hills
Read the list of dog friendly restaurants, cafes, pubs and days out in the district on the Visit the Malverns website.
Community Dog Walk and Talk
The Community Dog Walk and Talk first began in 2018, as an opportunity for both dog walkers and dogs to socialise whilst walking within a beautiful nature reserve and taking in views of the Malvern Hills. Attendees on the day also took the Green Dog Walker Pledge above.
We hope to hold another Community Dog Walk and Talks in the near future. If you are interested, or have any suggestions for the next walk please contact:
Health and Wellbeing
We are working together with Worcestershire County Council's Public Health team to improve the health and wellbeing of local residents, to ensure they are healthier, live longer and have a better quality of life.
Stay Connected Pledge – Tackling Loneliness in Worcestershire
Tackling loneliness has always been a priority in Worcestershire and now more than ever, we recognise there are people of all ages who are feeling lonely.
This initiative by Worcestershire County Council Public Health shows residents that as a council we are committed to tackling loneliness and supporting people to stay connected.
By signing up to the pledge, we want to ensure our activities are inclusive, welcoming and provide an opportunity for people to connect with others. As well as this, we will encourage other organisations to do the same.
Read more about the pledge and the organisations signed up so far.
Contact details for further information:
Laura Hart
Advanced Public Health Practitioner
Directorate of People
Worcestershire County Council, County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester, WR5 2NP
Email:
Take the Digi-free Dinnertime Challenge
We have launched our Digi-free Dinnertime Challenge to encourage us all to come together with our loved ones at dinnertime, without any digital distractions.
Simply spend one meal-time without your phone, tablet or TV.
After your dinner, let us know how you got on by tagging us in a Facebook, Twitter or Instagram post and using #DigiFree
We are also keen to share your hints and tips for bringing your family together.
Why are we setting the challenge?
As part of the Bigger Picture Survey, we surveyed over 1,200 11-17 year olds in the district about a range of topics including how they like to spend their time and what would improve their lives.
- 49% said that using their phone was their favourite way to spend their time whilst only 20% said that spending time with their family was their favourite way to spend their time.
- 67% said that less stress from school would improve their lives (especially for 15-16 year olds)
- 27% said that being listened to and better supported would improve their lives
Studies show that spending quality time with your family can help young people feel listened to, as well as strengthen relationships and improve wellbeing. We are setting a challenge for you to check in with each other at dinnertime, because dinnertime provides a great opportunity for you to all come together.
Read more about the Bigger Picture Survey and see the results.
Conversation starters
- Ask what the highlight of their day was
- Plan your next adventure together - maybe you will decide to take on the Malvern Hills end to end challenge as a family!
- Ask if they’re doing anything this weekend
- Ask if they have a bucket list
Make meal-times more engaging
- Let your child pick a food theme for one day a week
- Get the whole family involved in making dinner – pizza night anyone?
- Plan an after dinner game
Need some more inspiration? View The Family Dinner Project’s conversation starters and dinner game ideas.
Leisure and Community Centres
Use the links below to find a leisure or community centre near you:
- Upton Hill Community Centre
- Malvern Vale Community Centre
- Tenbury Community Sports Hall
- Hanley Castle Sports Hall
- Malvern St James Sport and Fitness Centre website
- Malvern College Sports Complex website
Information about the following centres can be found on the Freedom Leisure website:
- Malvern Splash Leisure Complex webpage
- Tenbury Swimming Pools webpage
- Sport Martley Leisure Centres webpage
- Sport Dyson Perrins Leisure Centre webpage
This Centre is managed daily by Freedom Leisure on behalf of the Malvern Hills District Council and is a community facility that offers a range of facilities and activities as identified below.
The Upton Hill Centre, Milestone Road, Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire, WR8 0EN
Find out more about the facilities and activities at Upton Hill Community Centre.
The Malvern Vale Community Centre is located within the heart of the Malvern Vale Community, in the Malvern Link Parish and just 5 minute walk away from Dyson Perrins CofE Academy. The development cost £800,000 and was funded through section 106 funding from Persimmon Homes, as part of the new housing development.
The facility is owned by Malvern Hills District Council however to maximise its usage, the day to day management, operation, repairs and maintenance have been contracted to Freedom Leisure
Malvern Vale Community Centre, Swinyard Rd, Malvern, WR14 1GU
Find out more about the facilities and activities at Malvern Vale Community Centre.
Tenbury's Community Sports Hall is located at and managed by Tenbury High School. Like other dual use community sports halls, it is utilised by the school throughout the day and then to the community during the evening and weekends.
Tenbury High School, Oldwood Road, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8XA
Contact the school or sports hall directly for specific opening times and availability.
Email:
View Tenbury High School website
Hanley Castle is a dual use facility, used by the school during the day and by the community during the evening, weekends and holidays.
Hanley Castle High School, Church End, Hanley Castle, WR8 0BL
Contact the school or sports hall directly for specific opening times and availability.
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