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FOOTBALL - Mayor of Kidderminster congratulates Kidderminster Harriers following club's promotion

Aaron Sutcliffe 14th May, 2026

THE MAYOR of Kidderminster, Coun Doug Hine, has congratulated Kidderminster Harriers following the club’s promotion to the National League.

Harriers beat South Shields 2-0 in the National League North play-off final as Adam Murray guided the club to promotion in his first season at the helm.

Kidderminster return to the National League next season after two campaigns in the sixth tier.

And Coun Hine believes the club’s promotion will provide a boost to the whole town and surrounding areas.

Mayor of Kidderminster, Coun Doug Hine said: “Well done Adam Murray and the management team, staff, players and fans – a brilliant strong finish to the season which secured the club third place with a game to play which then set the team up for a successful and strong run through the play-offs.

“The town of Kidderminster, along with the wider Wyre Forest community, is thrilled with the promotion which gives the town a boost and feel-good factor.




“I am pleased we have a local football club that is efficiently managed and deeply connected with the town and I am sure virtually everybody wishes them every success in the future.”