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12 December 2024
Programme for refurbishment of Worcester Crematorium revealed
Plans for refurbishing Astwood Crematorium have been set out in a report published by Worcester City Council.
Alongside new, energy-efficient electric cremators, it is proposed that the programme of work includes a refurbishment of the chapel, - including extra windows to create improved views o...
12 December 2024
Repaired Fox sculpture back in place
A popular fox sculpture which was vandalised earlier this year has been fully restored and returned to Worcester’s Laugherne Brook Local Nature Reserve, thanks to a strong community effort.
The wooden fox seat sculpture, originally installed by Worcester City Council over 15 years ago, was...
11 December 2024
City Council reinforces support for armed forces community
Worcester City Council has reaffirmed its support for the armed forces community by signing a renewed covenant.
The covenant is a strong commitment to support the city’s military forces, ex-service personnel and their families.
It also recognises the value that serving personnel, reservis...
03 December 2024
Have your say on housing standards scheme
Worcester residents and landlords are being asked for their views on whether a licensing scheme designed to improve standards in shared rented housing should continue for a further five years.
The City Council has been running an “additional licensing” scheme for smaller Houses of Mu...
25 November 2024
Park and ride your way to the Victorian Fayre 28 Nov - 1 Dec
A new park and ride location has been confirmed for the popular Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre, which arrives in the city later this month.
The four-day festive event, taking place between Thursday 28 November and Sunday 1 December, is set to be filled with almost 200 stalls once again.
Wi...