Latest update
Updated: January 2026
The Malvern Hills Bill was deposited in Parliament on 27th November 2024.
It is now available to view on the UK Parliament website.
The Bill is has had its first and second readings and the next stage is the Committee stage which starts in January 2026.
Background information
We are a small charity that cares for the Malvern Hills and Commons, working to protect them for everyone to enjoy.
We are governed by statute.
Our duties and powers are set out in five Malvern Hills Acts. The oldest dates back to 1884 and refers to laws from as far back as 1847.
Over time, these Acts have been changed bit by bit.
This has made them hard to follow and they have become out of date. Even those who work with them closely find them unclear.
Unlike most charities, we cannot simply update our governance ourselves.
The only way to modernise the charity is through a new Act of Parliament.
We have been reviewing our governance since 2014. Our aim is simple.
To make sure the way the Malvern Hills and Commons are cared for is clear, effective, and fit for the future, not just now, but for the next 140 years.
Important information
The Bill does not change how you use or enjoy the Hills.
They will remain open, unbuilt, and free to access. Learn about how the Bill will affect you.
Read the facts about the Bill - what it means, why it matters and what changes are being proposed.
