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Worcester residents asked for views on plans to improve public space in Warndon

Map showing the Cotswold Way public open space, between Cranham Drive and Chedworth Close The location of the Cotswold Way public open space, between Cranham Drive and Chedworth Close

Local residents are being asked for their views on proposals to improve a public open space on the south side of Cotswold Way in Warndon, opposite the Mazak factory. Worcester City Council is preparing plans for a range of improvements to the 4.2-acre area of public open space that runs alongside Cotswold Way, between Cranham Drive and Chedworth Cl...

New electric vehicle charging points installed in Worcester

Councillor Zoe Cookson at one of the EV charging points in King Street car park Councillor Zoe Cookson at one of the EV charging points in King Street car park

New electric vehicle (EV) charging points have been installed in Worcester City Council's King Street car park. The move will build on the success of the 12 EV charging points which are already in place at St Martin's Gate car park. Four fast chargers have been installed in King Street car park and residents living within 1 kilometre of any City Co...

New Worcester swordbearer is sworn in, in 400-year-old tradition

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Worcester’s landmark tourism buildings to be open Sundays in 2024

Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum

Public opening hours to two city museums are to be reshaped following a decision made by Worcester City Council. Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum and The Commandery are key destinations for visitors to the city, attracting a combined 80,000 visitors each year. Proposals have been agreed for the Art Gallery & Museum to open on Sundays, to...

New creative consortium to work with Council on Worcester’s new arts venue

The Scala building in Worcester

A new consortium of arts and creative organisations has been formed to work with Worcester City Council on the delivery and management of a new arts venue in the city centre. Based in the Scala and Corn Exchange buildings in Angel Street, the new venue will be funded by part of the £17.9 million award to the City Council from the Government's Futur...

Mayor of Worcester sends poppies to Paddington

Sarah Huggins of GWR receiving a wreath from the Mayor of Worcester, Cllr Louis Stephen, and a further wreath from Nigel Fish, Chairman of the Worcester branch of the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regimental Association. They are flanked by standard-bearers from the Association, Barry Kemp and Alan Fish. Sarah Huggins of GWR receiving a wreath from the Mayor of Worcester, Cllr Louis Stephen, and a further wreath from Nigel Fish, Chairman of the Worcester branch of the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regimental Association. They are flanked by standard-bearers from the Association, Barry Kemp and Alan Fish.

The Mayor of Worcester has helped to set the wheels rolling on an unusual commemoration of Armistice Day. Councillor Louis Stephen joined Cllr Pat Agar, Worcester City Council's Armed Forces Champion, and members of the Royal British Legion and the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters to place commemorative wreaths on a Poppy Train at Worcester Sh...

Memorial service to remember those we have lost in the last year

Promotional image for the Festive Memorial Service

A special memorial service is being held at Worcester Crematorium and Cemetery on Thursday 14 December. This is an opportunity for people from across Worcester to come together and remember the loved ones they have lost over the past year. Tickets are free, however numbers are limited to 105, so local residents are being encouraged to apply for tic...

Sunday opening for Worcester museums up for debate

Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum

Public opening hours to two city museums could be reshaped following recommendations made to Worcester City Council's Place and Economic Development (PED) Committee on Monday 6 November. Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum and The Commandery are key destinations for visitors to the city, attracting a combined 80,000 visitors each year. Proposal...

City centre car park to be spruced up for Christmas shopping season

Copenhagen Street Car Park

One of Worcester's most popular car parks is to be resurfaced, to get it ready for a busy Christmas shopping season. Copenhagen Street car park is just two minutes' walk from High Street and its 167 parking spaces are always busy. As a result, the car park's surface is subject to wear and tear. The City Council will be resurfacing the car park over...

Israel / Palestine - a joint message from all political group leaders at Worcester City Council

Worcester Guildhall Worcester Guildhall

We, like so many other people across the world, have been deeply aware of the current conflict in Israel and Palestine and our hearts go out to all those innocent communities on both sides who are suffering. The events that have unfolded in recent weeks have seen countless lives lost and families destroyed in terrible bloodshed. We have received a ...

Council agrees action to close £2.25 million funding gap and deliver services for Worcester

Hand holding coins

Councillors have agreed a series of measures to ensure Worcester City Council can reach its £2.25 million savings target and continue to deliver services to city residents. Rising costs had put the Council in a position where it would potentially not be able to set a balanced budget for the 2024-25 financial year without using a significant amount ...

Next steps for creating new multi-use arts centre in historic Worcester city centre buildings

The Scala building in Worcester

regeBacking has been given to proposals to develop a new arts venue in the heart of Worcester's city centre, with a raft of local arts organisations involved. Worcester City Council's Policy and Resources Committee has authorised the continuation of design work for The Scala and Corn Exchange in Angel Place as a multi-use arts venue, as part of the...

Bike share scheme could be rolled out across Worcester

Cycles lined up in a parking pay for a bike share scheme

Worcester's residents and visitors will be able to travel around the city by pedal and electric power next spring, if a proposed new bike share scheme gets the go-ahead. If backed by councillors, the scheme would see 225 bicycles - 175 of them electric bikes – available to hire by various means, including by the minute, from numerous locations acro...

Plans for more solar panels on Worcester car park

An engineer installing solar panels

installProposals for more solar panels on the roof of a city centre car park will help Worcester City Council reduce its electricity costs, a report to be considered by councillors next week says. The report to the Policy and Resources Committee, which meets on Monday 16 October, sets out plans for installing five new sets of photovoltaic panels on...

Strong support for new multi-use arts centre in historic Worcester city centre buildings

Close up of the Scala building in Angel Street, Worcester

An independent consultation with members of the arts and creative communities in Worcester and beyond has shown strong support for the creation of a new multi-use arts centre in two historic city centre buildings. Worcester City Council engaged independent expert Candice Pearson to carry out a stakeholder consultation, after plans to create a 500-s...

Visit England Gold Visitor Attraction Accolade for Worcester’s Commandery

The Commandery in Worcester

It's an exciting start to October for the team at The Commandery, one of Worcester's most historic buildings, as it is awarded Visit England's Gold Visitor Attraction Accolade for the first time. From visitor welcome and customer care to exhibitions, cleanliness and catering, the accolade celebrates the high-quality experience offered to visitors t...

Something for everyone – it’s Worcester’s big weekend!

Runners taking part in the Worcester City Runs

Worcester is getting ready for a weekend like no other – and the Mayor is encouraging everyone to come along and have a fantastic time. The big weekend is 16-17 September, when a packed schedule will see the Worcester City Runs, the Worcester Music Festival and the Worcester Paint Festival all take place, plus the opening of a new exhibition at the...

Worcestershire’s district councils raise concerns about proposals to close ticket offices

A ticket office at a train station

The leaders of the six district councils in Worcestershire have united to express concern about proposals that would see all but one railway station in Worcestershire lose its ticket office. The councils have submitted joint responses to the consultations by West Midlands Railway and Great Western Railway. All tickets offices across the county woul...

Enjoy a weekend exploring Worcester’s historic attractions

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The Mayor of Worcester is encouraging people to visit Worcester's numerous historic attractions during a weekend of celebration of the city's heritage. Mayor Cllr Louis Stephen will be welcoming visitors to The Guildhall on Saturday 9 September and Sunday 10 September. The Guildhall was built in 1721 and was once the seat of justice for the city, e...

Watch the Women’s World Cup final on the big screen in Worcester

The Women's football World Cup

England's historic clash against Spain in the Women's World Cup final is set to be shown on a big screen in the centre of Worcester. Fans can enjoy all the excitement of this unique match on a six-metre screen in Cathedral Square on Sunday. It will be a fantastic chance for fans to enjoy the thrilling final together, cheering on the Lionesses for a...

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