Ben Brookes

District Councillor for Franche and Habberley North
Town Councillor for Franche and Habberley North
Parish Councillor for Wolverley and Cookley

As a lifelong Kidderminster resident, I have always had the best interests of my home town close at heart. For just over 25 years I have been a member of the Scout Association and I currently manage my scout group based on Offmore as well as caretaking the group based in Franche.

I work locally, as the General Manager of Hodgehill Garden Centre. I married my long term partner in 2022 and we have two dogs – Oscar and Harry!

In 2022 I won the by election for Franche and Habberley North and I have the pleasure of being selected to represent the ward again. During my time on the Council, I have been a member of the audit committee as well as the planning committee.

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News

Ben Brookes for Cookley, Wolverley & Wribbenhall

Ben Brookes is a strong voice for local residents. Speaking out against the Low Habberley Development at planning and speaking on behalf of Wolverley & Cookley Parish Council at the Lea Castle Quarry Appeal.

Kidderminster Town Regeneration

WFDC has used Levelling Up Funding to purchase and refurbish the Piano Building to bring this redundant building back into life. We have also purchased the adjacent bus station and are aware that this area is looking tired and we have plans to make this whole area more attractive.

Plan to regenerate redundant brown field sites

The Conservative led District Council are considering options for the re-development of brown field sites within the town centre. We are looking at re-development options for the former Glades leisure centre site and part of the Bromsgrove Street car park.