The Municipal Borough of Kidderminster was a local government district in Worcestershire, that existed from 1835 to 1974. It was abolished in 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, to form part of the Wyre Forest District.[3]
| Kidderminster | |
|---|---|
| Population | |
| • 1911 | 24,333[1] |
| • 1931 | 28,917[1] |
| • 1961 | 41,671[1] |
| History | |
| • Origin | Ancient borough |
| • Created | 1835 |
| • Abolished | 1974 |
| • Succeeded by | Wyre Forest District |
| Status | Municipal borough |
| Government | |
| • HQ | Kidderminster |
| • Motto | DEO JUVANTE ARTE ET INDUSTRIA FLORET' (Latin) "With God's help, it flourishes by art and industry"[2] |
 Arms of Kidderminster Borough Council | |
References
52°23′17″N 2°14′56″W / 52.388°N 2.2490°W