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28 March 2023
Have your say on proposed taxi licensing changes aimed at reducing carbon emissions across the city
Taxi drivers and passengers are being asked for their views on plans to change licensing rules to reduce carbon emissions across the city.Worcester City Council is the licensing authority for taxis and private hire vehicles and is working with local taxi operators with the aim of making it more c...
22 March 2023
Planning application is in for final phase of Worcester’s Arches regeneration
The planning application to demolish a former take-away in Foregate Street, creating a new walking and cycling route to The Arches – Worcester redevelopment, has been submitted.Residents can now have their say on the proposals, which would create a new direct link between Foregate Street railway ...
21 March 2023
Mayor to host Coronation Big Lunch at the city’s historic Guildhall
The Mayor of Worcester Councillor Adrian Gregson is to host a special lunch at the city's historic Guildhall to mark the coronation of King Charles III.The Coronation Big Lunch on Sunday May 7 is part of a whole weekend of celebrations for the coronation of King Charles III and the Mayor is ...
17 March 2023
Mayor to unveil Belgium memorial to Worcestershire soldiers who died at the Battle of Gheluvelt
Mayor of Worcester, Councillor Adrian Gregson is to visit Belgium next week for the unveiling and re-dedication of the memorial to the actions of The Worcestershire Regiment in the Battle of Gheluvelt in the First World War.Cllr Gregson will be joined by representatives from Worcestershire Ambass...
17 March 2023
Worcester City Council sets £10.7m budget
Worcester City councillors have unanimously approved a £10.75 million budget for 2021-22, including a range of initiatives to help the city recover from the impact of the Covid pandemic.Major initiatives to regenerate parts of the city centre, more and improved housing, and improvements to the As...