The following links are to a selection of accounts of performance related stories from the year about City Council services. These are mainly taken from our press releases issued by our Communications Team.
I-Play comes to Worcester
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A winning bid for funding for an innovative play facility in Cripplegate Park.
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| All party response to Local Government financial settlement |
The Council states its case for reconsideration of the settlement.
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| Plans to reduce budget |
Drastic action decided upon to deal with the Council’s funding shortfall.
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| Benefit fraud success |
A successful outcome for officers undertaking a fraud investigation.
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| Implementing the national planning application form |
Changes to application administration that will be more convenient for applicants and efficient for the service.
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| Star rating for restaurants “Scores on the Doors” |
Choosing where to eat out in Worcester has just become a lot simpler thanks to a new star rating on food businesses.
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| Start of work on the University campus |
Creating a new Learning and Cultural Quarter for Worcester will be at the heart of the City’s Renaissance.
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| Response Centre for Homeless (Night Assessment Centre – NAC) |
A much-needed initiative that helps single homeless people during the winter months has secured its funding.
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| Pedestrian and Cycle bridge lottery funding |
A successful bid for funding from the Big Lottery Fund, People’s Millions.
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| GPs at leisure centre scheme |
A council–run scheme enabling family doctors to recommend patients for diet and exercise programmes.
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| Work begins on St John’s sports centre |
Worcester ’s new state-of-the-art sports centre.
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| Bus pass/smart cards |
The concessionary travel scheme which allows free bus travel across Worcestershire for the over 60s and registered disabled passengers was set to be extended from April to cover the whole country.
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| New hate crime reporting scheme |
Establishes reporting centres based in localcommunities to allow victims and witnesses to report where they feel most comfortable.
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| Shared service I |
A joined-up approach to public consultation about the future of South Worcestershire.
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| Shared service II |
The appointment of a Head of Service for the new shared service which is a joint initiative between Worcester City , Wychavon and Malvern Hills . The three authorities are joining forces to improve the collection of council tax, business rates and administration of benefits.
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| Final phase of wheelie bins |
Since the first phase was introduced two years ago recycling rates have gone up significantly and the amount of waste being taken to landfill sites has fallen.
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| First HMO emergency prohibition order |
A house in multiple occupation (HMO) has been closed and its residents moved to alternative accommodation as it had no adequate means of escape from fire.
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| Worcester ranks 14th nationally as most desirable place to live |
A national study names Worcester as one of the best places to live in the UK.
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| Uncollected council tax |
Worcester has been successful in reducing the amount of outstanding Council Tax payments.
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| Council leadership in summer floods I |
Worcester City Council employees and volunteers, have joined together since Friday to combat the effects of the worst floods to hit the city since 1947.
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| Council leadership in summer floods II |
Environmental health officers have continued to visit flooded households and businesses to offer advice and practical help.
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Council leadership in summer floods III
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The Mayor of Worcester, has held two receptions to thank staff who worked tirelessly during and after the recent floods.
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Rocketing recycling rates
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Proof that the wheeled bin scheme is working well.
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| Green flag for Gheluvelt |
Award of the prestigious Green Flag for City park.
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| City Summit/Community Strategy |
Tackling socially deprived areas, enhancing the city centre and improving the transport infrastructure were areas of concern for delegates
attending the City Summit.
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A449 spring clean
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A section of busy road that attracts a lot of litter has been given a thorough clean-up.
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| New Parking Charter |
Keeping the city on the move is the main aim of Worcester ’s parking services, and the Council unveiled a new Parking Service Charter.
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