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Nominations for candidates to open shortly

Friday 04 March 2022

Nominations will shortly be reopened to fill a vacancy in the Chase Ward on the board of trustees.   On the 17th March, a formal notice of election is expected to be published and nominations will open for candidates wishing to stand for election.  …

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Tree planting project about to begin

Monday 28 February 2022

The communities of Poolbrook and Sherrards Green are to benefit from the planting of 40 new trees thanks to a grant from the Forestry Commission. Trees within the urban landscape provide homes for wildlife, reduce air pollution and help to tackle cl…

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Refreshment tender deadline approaches

Thursday 24 February 2022

The deadline is approaching for those wishing to apply for ice cream and refreshment concessions around the Malvern Hills from 1st April 2022. If you'd like to provide visitors to the Malvern Hills and Commons with refreshments then please download …

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Amber weather warning issued

Thursday 17 February 2022

Please be aware that an amber warning for wind has been issued for the Malvern area by the Met Office as Storm Eunice arrives https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/.../warnings-and.../uk-warnings Take extra care and please stay out of woodlands and w…

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Tree safety work continues

Monday 14 February 2022

The Malvern Hills Trust’s essential tree safety work continues around the Malvern Hills and Commons following safety recommendations from an independent arboriculturalist. Each year a third of trees on Trust’s land next to properties and roads are s…

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Plum orchard brought back to life

Wednesday 02 February 2022

A redundant plum orchard has been brought back to life through the planting of 10 new trees. Volunteers from the Colwall Orchard Group joined the Malvern Hills Trust to plant plum trees in the orchard near St Andrew’s Road to replace those lost over…

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Hancock's Lane Closure

Wednesday 26 January 2022

Notice of closure - Hancock's Lane. Due to urgent bridge repairs, Hancock's Lane (private road) will be closed to through traffic from 8:30am on Monday 31st January.  The work is expected to be completed by the end of Thursday 3rd February. Access …

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Upper Beacon Road car park closed - 27th January

Tuesday 25 January 2022

Upper Beacon Road car park will be closed on Thursday 27th January for essential tree safety works. To safely remove the tree adjacent to Beacon Road, a small path diversion will be in place for pedestrians and cyclists.  Please be aware that the di…

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Visitors urged to help reduce erosion on the Hills

Monday 24 January 2022

The Malvern Hills and Commons have seen more visitors in the last two years than ever before.  During the pandemic people flocked to the countryside to exercise, socialise and benefit from being in the great outdoors. With more visitors to this spec…

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Tree safety work underway

Friday 21 January 2022

The Malvern Hills Trust’s tree safety work for this winter has begun around the Malvern Hills and Commons. Following safety recommendations from an independent arboriculturalist, MHT Field Staff and contractors will be carrying out essential work on…

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