AN action plan to help Bromsgrove residents make a difference to their lives has been welcomed by councillors.

Bromsgrove District Council's environmental health services was congratulated for its Local Agenda 21 Action Plan which is the authority's first.

It covers a range of issues including work, transport, open space, pollution, wildlife and community safety.

Each part has a "what I can do" section to encourage residents to do their bit.

On Wednesday November 1 the council's policy and resources committee praised the document.

The group agreed the plan should be launched in December and adopted it subject to any amendments after a public consultation which closes at the end of this month.