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Wyre Forest is a local government districtThe Districts of England are the lowest level of local government in England except for civil parishes. England is first divided into governmental regions, then administrative counties. Counties are then subdivided into districts. Status Most districts ca in Worcestershire, EnglandEngland is the largest, the most populous, and the most densely populated of the four " Home Nations" which make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK). Occupying the south-eastern portion of the island of Great Britain, England. Its council is based in KidderminsterKidderminster is a town in the Worcestershire, England, located in the Wyre Forest district. Population: 55,182 ( 2001 Census). The modern carpet industry was founded in the area in 1785 by Brintons, and the carpet industry became extremely important to t. Other places include Stourport-on-Severn and BewdleyBewdley is a small town in Worcestershire, England, lying on the River Severn just west of Kidderminster. Population: 10,689 ( 2001 Census). The town is an old one, with the settlement of Wribbenhall on the eastern side of the Severn having been recorded.

Wyre Forest takes its name from a forest of the same name, despite the fact that much of this woodland does not lie within the district's boundaries, but rather in Shropshire. The forest covers an area of around 6000 acres (2400 hectares), and is noted for its variety of wildlife. Around two thirds of the forest has been designated as SSSI, while a further fifth is listed as a National Nature Reserve.

The Wyre Forest parliamentary constituency, which covers most of the district, is represented by the Independent Kidderminster Hospital and Health Concern MP Dr Richard Taylor. His party was also at one time the largest on the district council, but lost several seats in the 2004 local elections.