Council Tax for year ahead agreed for Worcester
The Council Tax bills for the 2025-26 financial year have been agreed by Worcester City Council.
Although the City Council only accounts for 10% of residents’ Council Tax, it has the job of issuing the bills and processing the payment of them.
Worcester City Council’s element of the...
Work set to begin to refurbish popular Splashpad
One of Worcester’s most popular family attractions is about to undergo a major refurbishment to ensure it’s back up and running for the summer.
The Splashpad in Gheluvelt Park is a free water-based play facility that attracts thousands of children and their parents every year, but it...
Warning for dog owners who leave pets' mess
Dog owners in Worcester are being reminded that they face being fined for failing to pick up after their pet in public spaces across the city.
Anybody in charge of a dog in Worcester is legally required to remove their pet’s mess. Failure to do so could lead to prosecution.
Punishme...
‘Greenest crematorium in West Midlands’ is planned for Worcester
The planning application for a major refurbishment of Worcester Crematorium has been submitted.
If approved, the central feature of the revamp of the Astwood Road site will be the installation of new electric cremators. There would also be a new roof, heat recovery system, charging points for el...
Government makes Levelling Up grant decision
The Government has announced which projects will receive Levelling Up Culture grant funding.
In March last year, the previous Government invited Worcester City Council to submit plans for projects that could benefit from the Levelling Up money for cultural projects.
Following last year’s ...
