Drakelow forms the southern part of Kinver Edge. This beautiful ridge straddles the Worcestershire Staffordshire border some five miles to the north of Kidderminster and eight miles to the west of the Black Country. This area has been used as an amenity by the neighbouring industrial towns since the mid 19th century and its unspoilt beauty is widely famed and recognised.
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A postcard circa. 1900 shows a peaceful landscape of caves and cottages at Drakelow
The Drakelow Preservation Trust Campaign Timeline

April/07 

  • New brochure & web sight launched.

July/06             

  • DPT Summer Proms Concert held at Kidderminster Town Hall, sold out.

June/06

  • Head of conservation at the Council for British Archaeology writes to MP Dr. Richard Taylor with advice for preservation of the site.
  • Ancient Monuments Society writes with advice to DPT.

 May/06

  • BBC local News run a 2 minute piece on the DPT campaign.
  • Planning application to be heard by Wyre Forest District Council – application withdrawn.
  • Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings writes with advice to DPT.

April/06

  • Arboriculturist Officer at Wyre Forest District Council objects to the application.
  • DPT Protest March along Kingsford Lane – 500 local residents participate.
  • Worcestershire County Council recommend WFDC refuse the application.
  • Planning application withdrawn.

March/06

  • MP Dr. Richard Taylor visits the Drakelow site accompanied by proposed developers with associated consultants and DPT. Events is covered by BBC local news and newspapers.
  • English Heritage advised the Planning Officer at Wyre Forest District Council about the potential significance of Drakelow.
  • Private meeting with Dr. Richard Taylor and DPT, 923 letters of objection received and over 1000 names on the petition.
  • Sir Digby Jones agrees to be the DPT Patron and MEP Mike Matress agrees to join the committee.

Febuary/06

  • Worcestershire Wildlife Trust write to the Planning officer at Wyre Forest District Council objecting to the application on five major points.
  • Wolverley Parish Council rejects planning application.
  • Mass leaflets drop to EVERY household in Wolverley and Kinver.
  • Public meetings held at Wolverley, Kinver & the Kingsford Public House. 2300 in total attend.

January/06

  • Leaflet on the proposed development dropped off locally by local councillor.