Cllr Craig Reeves

05/06/2026

This is a fantastic joint effort between Wychavon District Council, Worcestershire Regulatory Services and Evesham Police.

It is very welcome to see the magistrates’ court grant the strongest available measure: a three-month closure order, with the option to apply for a further three-month extension if required.

This goes well beyond the 48-hour closure notices we have seen previously. It sends a clear message that (we) Evesham will not tolerate this activity - making a less attractive environment for these gangs to operate from. It also reinforces the need for landlords to carry out proper due diligence before leasing premises.

As reported:
“The three-month closure order can be extended by up to three months if it is believed there is a risk criminal activity may begin again. A review of the premises licence for both stores will also be carried out, which may remove their ability to sell alcohol and to***co should they choose to reopen in the future.”

My fellow councillors and I have been keen to see stronger measures implemented, and it is encouraging to see them being put into action.

This comes at a time when progress is being made across the town: the proposed demolition and regeneration of Riverside Shopping Centre, continued investment by independent businesses, new and improved shopfronts, and the scaffolding on the Round House coming down.

🚨 Two convenience stores in Evesham have been handed three-month closure orders following a joint investigation into the sale of illegal ci******es, to***co and vapes.

The action was brought by Wychavon through Worcestershire Regulatory Services. It followed an extensive investigation by officers from Worcestershire County Council Trading Standards, supported by the Evesham Safer Neighbourhood policing team.

Read the full story 👉 https://bit.ly/4g1K6Th

04/06/2026

The Riverside Shopping Centre demolition application has now been SUBMITTED. 🏗️

Check out the application link in the comments.

02/06/2026

PC Lakin and PCSO Stirling of Evesham Police Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) visited Norton this lunchtime. We talked about a number of local concerns including; village speeding, anti-social behaviour and a few sensitive matters raised by residents.

Follow Parish of Norton & Lenchwick for updates on their next visit or sign up to the Neighbourhood Matters email. Link in the comments.

The Safer Neighbourhood Team regularly visit locally The Valley, Harvington Village Hall and Norton Village Hall and make themselves available to listen to your concerns.

29/05/2026

⚠️ MEN OF EVESHAM & THE VILLAGES ⚠️

If you are male and over 40, Worcestershire Prostate Cancer Support Group are offering FREE PSA tests (a simple a quick blood test) at their event at Evesham Rugby Club on the 27th June 2026.

Prostate Cancer is curable, if caught early - and will affect one in eight men here in the UK.

BOOK YOUR FREE TEST TODAY.

More information and link to book in the comments.

Thank you to Trevor and the Worcestershire Prostate Cancer Support team for volunteering their time to help save lives.

24/05/2026

The Coach and Horses Harvington is now re-listed as a 'community asset' on the 'Right to bid' register. What does that mean? Well, should the brewery (owner) ever wish to sell the space, then the Parish (community) are provided with an option to bid on the property.

This helps keep what's important about our villages. Our character, history and places that bring the community together.

This space is brimming with history, with evidence of an Inn being located here in 1718.

Thank you to Harvington Parish Council 🙏

17/05/2026

Merstow Green petrol Station has a new application to uplift the area 🙌 find out more in this episode of The Councilcast

12/05/2026

The Evesham mayor making machine was in full swing last night, as Cllr John Clatworthy and Cllr Marion Griffiths retired their robes, making way for Cllr(s) Bill and Celia Kimberley who are now this years Mayor and Mayoress of Evesham.

Evesham Town Council

09/05/2026

🎙️Episode 2 of The Councilcast has landed with Cllr Charlie Homer, Evesham North and myself talking all things Riverside Shopping Centre purchase and what we want to see for the future of Evesham.

08/05/2026

Harvington, Evesham - The bus stop has landed!

Finally, after many years, the bus shelter outside Meadow Way on Village Street has been reinstated.

This is a project provided by Worcestershire County Council, at the request of Harvington Parish Council, using funds provided by Lions Court Homes (Meadow way developer).

It's been a long process to get to this point, but our Parish persevered. Thank you to all involved. The new shelter looks great! Let's look after it 💪

03/05/2026

A fantastic weekend in Evesham, as the river Avon unites competing rowers from over 25 clubs taking part in the Evesham Rowing Club regatta 2nd and 3rd May 2026.

Evesham boathouse is set within the Abbey Park and was established in 1863.