"As Town Mayor of Droitwich Spa, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the Droitwich Spa Town Council website. The site provides useful information about the town council, our councillors and the facilities we are responsible for. The majority of our council meetings are held in the Council Chamber, situated in St Richard's House; details of which can be found on the Council Calendar. I hope you find it useful but in case you should not find what you are looking for or require further information please don’t hesitate to contact our Town Clerk,Mark Keld". Councillor Mrs Christine Bowden, Mayor of Droitwich Spa
Introduction to the Town Council
Droitwich SpaTown Council is at the first tier of local government providing services for the people of Droitwich. The Town Council is a statutory consultee regarding planning and reports its recommendations to Wychavon District Council the Local Planning Authority. It also provides financial support for various organisations and festivals in Droitwich as well as other projects. The Town Council distributes grants to various local organisations; application forms are available by clicking here. The Town Council's remit is shown below together with that of the District and County Councils.
The Council is made up of 18 elected councillors representing the seven wards of Central, Chawson, Copcut, East, Tagwell, West & Witton and a small team of officers led by the Town Clerk.
The Town Mayor, a position that has existed in the town since it was awarded its Charter in 1604, chairs council meetings. Council and committee meetings are held at the Council Chamber at St Richard's House and are open to the public to attend.
Welcome to Droitwich Spa Town Council
The Town Council Offices at St Richard's House are open from
9am - 5pm Monday to Friday
Heritage Centre (TIC & Museum) is open from
10am – 4pm Monday to Friday
10am – 1.30pm Saturdays
EASTER - The Town Council Offices and the Heritage Centre will be closed from 30 March to 3 April 2018 inclusive except for Saturday 31 March when the Heritage Centre will be open from 10am to 1.30pm.
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Local Government (3 tiers)
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Within the Civil Parish of Droitwich Spa the Town Council is responsible for:- • St Richard’s House in Victoria Square • Tourist Information & Heritage Centre which incorporates the Salt Museum & Radio Room • The Community Hall in Heritage Way • Allotment Sites at Vines Lane, Chawson Lane, Copcut Park and Westwood Lodge • Copcut Park and Spring Meadow open space
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Wychavon District Council is responsible for:- • Collection of council tax and non-domestic rates • Environmental health • Housing • Leisure centres • Local plans and planning applications • Public conveniences • Waste collection
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Worcestershire County Council is responsible for:- • Birth, marriage and death registration • Education • Fire • Highways – including on-street parking, traffic management, and street lighting • Libraries • Recreation, arts and museums • Social care • Strategic planning • Trading standards • Transport • Waste disposal
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