Council reminds businesses of compulsory food waste collection
Worcester City Council is reminding businesses that new food waste legislation comes into effect on 31 March.
The Government’s Simpler Recycling legislation requires businesses with over 10 employees to have their food waste collected separately from residual waste (refuse) and dry recycli...
Interim Creative Directors named for Scala, Worcester’s new arts centre
Worcester City Council is today announcing the appointment of two leading creative producers, Dr Hannah Phillips and Kitty Ross, as the interim Creative Directors of Scala, the new arts and entertainment centre being created in Worcester’s city centre.
Hannah, who is also Artistic Director...
New funding pot for organisations helping vulnerable households
Organisations who help vulnerable households in Worcester can apply for money from a new pot of funding.
Worcester City Council has allocated £30,000 from its Household Support Fund (HSF) grant for voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector organisations to apply for.
The mo...
Work to improve ancient Worcester woodland for future generations
Work is taking place to allow wildlife to flourish at a Worcester woodland and to clear the area’s footpaths.
Worcester Environmental Group volunteers have been working alongside Worcester City Council staff to improve Perry Wood Nature Reserve, on the east side of Worcester.
The historic...
Extra funding for homelessness in Worcester is welcomed
The Leader of Worcester City Council has welcomed extra funding to help tackle homelessness and rough sleeping in the city.
The Government has awarded the City Council £1.18 million for this important work in the 2025-26 financial year – an increase of just over £200,000 on the...
