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01 March 2023
Evening patrols stepped up following residents’ concerns over illegal parking
Worcester City Council civil enforcement officers are stepping up evening street patrols in a bid to crack down on illegal parking.The patrols have been stepped up following complaints from residents who are being encouraged to alert the parking team to areas where there is a problem.On just one ...
27 February 2023
Get your entries in for this year’s Worcester Show classes
Competitors of all ages are invited to start submitting their entries for this summer's Worcester Show.Show classes are now open and include everything from floral displays and fruit and vegetables to cakes, jam, photography and handicrafts.Worcester Show began as a craft and flower show and alth...
27 February 2023
Your chance to find out how to be a councillor in Worcester
If you're thinking of standing as a councillor for Worcester City Council or a parish council, you won't want to miss an upcoming special online briefing session.The event will give prospective candidates – and their potential agents – all the essential information they need to know about the ele...
17 February 2023
COVID: More financial support available for businesses during lockdown
The Government has announced a new support scheme for businesses which were required to close due to the national lockdown restrictions introduced on 5 January 2021. "Government has announced further financial support for businesses which have been forced to close since the current lockdown began...
17 February 2023
COVID: Grants on offer to transform empty shop units
Worcester City Council is offering grants to organisations with fresh ideas on how to breathe new life into empty retail units.The scheme, which is part of the City Council's Covid-19 Economic Recovery Plan, offers grants of up to £2,500 to facilitate the temporary occupation of an empty re...