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09 November 2026
Drop in and find out more about proposals for new parish council in Worcester
Worcester residents are being invited to a series of free events where they can find out more about proposals for a new parish council in the city.
The current Future Worcester public consultation is asking residents to make their voice heard on proposals for a new parish council covering al…
09 November 2026
A new owner to care for Worcester’s Hopmarket
The Hopmarket Charity has completed the sale of The Hopmarket building, on The Foregate in Worcester, to Hopmarket Holdings which is a development company of EDG Property. This follows the decision in March this year to find a new owner for the building so that essential repairs and investment can…
06 November 2026
Should Worcester have a new parish council? Make your voice heard!
Worcester residents are being asked if they support a new parish council being set up to represent their city.
The second phase of the Future Worcester public consultation is asking residents to make their voice heard on proposals for a new parish council covering all the city, apart from St Peter…
06 November 2026
Landlords urged to attend event to learn about new legal duties
Worcester City Council has announced an event for landlords in the city to help them with new legally-required duties under the Renters’ Right Act.
From 15 December, all landlords will be obliged to join the new Register your Property Scheme or face a fine of up to £7,000.
The City Co…
06 November 2026
Worcester Crematorium back in operation after major work
A major refurbishment project at Worcester Crematorium, which has seen its ageing cremators replaced and facilities upgraded, has now been completed.
The Astwood Road crematorium has fully reopened following the extensive programme of works, which took just over a year to complete.
As part of the…