Council & planning
Who looks after what in the Lenches, when the parish councils meet, and how to find or comment on planning applications.
Parish councils
South Lenches Parish Council
Church Lench, Ab Lench, Atch Lench, Sheriffs Lench
Meets the second Monday of January, March, May, July, September and November, Church Lench Village Hall. Everyone welcome; public questions at the start.
Next: Monday, 9 November 2026Rous Lench Parish Council
Rous Lench and Radford
Meets every other month at 7pm, Rous Lench Village Hall. Open forum at the start of each meeting.
Next date: see the meetings pageClerk: Michelle Marriner · Contact form
Who does what
Parish council
Comments on planning, local open spaces, noticeboards, the Neighbourhood Plan.
Wychavon District
Planning decisions, bins, council tax, housing, licensing.
Worcestershire County
Roads, potholes, streetlights, footpaths, schools, libraries, social care.
Your councillors
Planning applications
Search applications and comment online on Wychavon's planning site. The parish council is consulted on applications in its area and can comment on your behalf.
Search and comment · Weekly list (email sign-up) · Planning: 01386 565565
Report a problem
Potholes, streetlights, blocked drains
Worcestershire County Council
Last checked 20 October 2026. Spotted something out of date? Email website@thelenches.org.uk.
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