A scheme to replace gas cremators at Astwood Crematorium with a greener alternative is set to progress, if approved by councillors. The cremators currently used at the Worcester City Council-owned crematorium are reaching the end of their operational life. Councillors will consider a report next week which suggests taking out the three gas cremator...
The results are in for the election of members of Worcester City Council, held on 2 May 2024. The votes were counted on Friday 3 May at Perdiswell Leisure Centre. For the first time, the council held an all-out poll, with the full 35 seats up for election. With all the votes counted, Labour won 17 seats, the Greens took 12, the Liberal Democrats se...
The start of work to create a much-needed all-weather pitch in Worcester has been marked by a ceremonial sod-cutting event. Worcester City Council marked the start of the project with the Mayor of Worcester, Cllr Louis Stephen, declaring the project officially underway. The event – which took place next to Perdiswell Leisure Centre, where the pitch...
An event to celebrate European traditions and culture is coming to Worcester next month. Eurofest - which is being organised by Worcester City Council - will be held at The Guildhall in High Street on Saturday 11 May between 11.00am and 3.00pm. As part of the free community event, Bulgarian, Irish and Breton dance troupes will perform on the day al...
Worcester residents are being reminded that they will be voting for more than one city councillor in the local elections on Thursday 2 May. In past years, people have been asked to vote for only one councillor each year, but this time all 35 seats on Worcester City Council are facing the polls at the same time, which means that voters can vote for ...
Proposals for how Worcester City Council could spend £5 million of Levelling-Up funding for cultural projects in the city have been revealed. The funding was announced by the Government in March as part of the Spring Budget, with the Council given a deadline of 10 May to submit its plans for how it wants to spend the money. The Government has said ...
Worcester residents are being urged to ensure they're registered to vote by the deadline of 16 April so that they can have their say in the local elections on Thursday 2 May. The elections are for all 35 seats on Worcester City Council and also for the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner. This is the first time that Worcester residents will b...
A local council is celebrating following the announcement of a successful funding bid. Worcester City Council has been awarded £195,000 from the Government's Swimming Pool Support Fund (SPSF) to add solar panels to the roof of Perdiswell Leisure Centre, alongside an upgrade to the leisure facility's building management system. The panels, to be ins...
Planning permission has been given to create a new multi-purpose arts venue within two historic buildings in the heart of Worcester. Worcester City Council's Planning Committee has unanimously granted permission for the full redesign and internal refurbishment of the Scala and Corn Exchange buildings in Angel Street. The decision is a significant s...
Local elections have officially begun, with candidates of all political colours hoping to secure Worcester residents' votes on Thursday May 2. Formal notices have been published for the City Council elections, marking the official start of the contests. Voters will, for the first time, be voting for all 35 city councillors on the same day. Previous...