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10 December 2024
Programme for refurbishment of Worcester Crematorium revealed
Plans for refurbishing Astwood Crematorium have been set out in a report published by Worcester City Council.
Alongside new, energy-efficient electric cremators, it is proposed that the programme of work includes a refurbishment of the chapel, - including extra windows to create improved views o...
03 December 2024
Have your say on housing standards scheme
Worcester residents and landlords are being asked for their views on whether a licensing scheme designed to improve standards in shared rented housing should continue for a further five years.
The City Council has been running an “additional licensing” scheme for smaller Houses of Mu...
03 December 2024
When to put your bins out this Christmas
There will be a small number of changes to Worcester residents’ bin collections over the Christmas and New Year periods.
People whose bins would normally be emptied on Wednesdays are being asked to put them out for collection on the following Saturdays, 28 December and 4 January.
If your ...
25 November 2024
Park and ride your way to the Victorian Fayre 28 Nov - 1 Dec
A new park and ride location has been confirmed for the popular Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre, which arrives in the city later this month.
The four-day festive event, taking place between Thursday 28 November and Sunday 1 December, is set to be filled with almost 200 stalls once again.
Wi...
25 November 2024
Councillors approve changes to polling locations
City councillors have approved changes to some polling station locations in Worcester.
This follows a review into the current polling locations used for elections in Worcester and the facilities available inside them.
These changes will be implemented for all future elections - including next y...