Help get rough sleepers off the street for good
Property and landowners are being urged to come forward to help Worcestershire's councils ensure homeless people and rough sleepers do not return to the streets, as lockdown restrictions are eased.During the height of the covid-19 pandemic, the county's six district, borough and city councils hel...
What does Worcester’s historic city centre mean to you?
A survey has been launched to explore residents' perceptions on the importance of heritage in Worcester's city centre. The findings will contribute to decisions on how the city's historic character can best be preserved and protected in the future. Worcester's Historic City Conservatio...
Funding for proposed Worcester walking and cycling bridge is welcomed
The Leader of Worcester City Council has today welcomed the announcement by the Government of £1 million in funding for a proposed new walking and cycling bridge across the River Severn.The investment in the ambitious project is among £12 million coming to Worcestershire as part of the Government...
VJ Day 75th anniversary to be marked in Worcester
The Mayor of Worcester will lead a ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of VJ Day (Victory in Japan), the day on which the Second World War finally came to an end, on Saturday 15 August.Councillor Jo Hodges will open the event at 11am at the Guildhall in High Street. It will include prayers, poe...
£20 million paid out in lifeline to Worcester businesses
Nearly 1,500 Worcester businesses have received payments totalling approximately £20 million through three central Government COVID grant funds since the lockdown began in March.Worcester City Council has processed payments to 1,435 Worcester businesses through the Small Business Grants Fund and ...
