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10 July 2025
Get preparing your Worcester Show entry
Whether your passion is painting, baking, growing or taking pictures – Worcester Show is your stage to shine on.
The city’s community celebration returns on Sunday 10 August at Pitchcroft, bringing together residents from across Worcester for a day of culture, live music and performanc…
10 July 2025
Funding to bring the Corn Exchange back to life
The Government has agreed that £1.73 million of funding awarded to Worcester City Council can be used to bring the vacant Corn Exchange building back to life, as phase two of the Scala arts centre scheme.
The investment will allow the Corn Exchange in Angel Street to be refurbished as a base…
09 July 2025
‘Play on the way’ complete at Worcester green space
New ‘Play on the Way’ equipment has been installed to brighten school journeys for Worcester children.
Worcester City Council has completed the installation of new play equipment along a well-used walking route for local schoolchildren – between Cranham Drive and Chedworth Close…
08 July 2025
City Council praised following independent assessment
Worcester City Council has received praise from an independent review team, who looked at how the authority is run.
The City Council was assessed in April by a group of senior councillors and staff from other authorities across the country in a process known as the Local Government Association (LG…
07 July 2025
SWDPR likely to pass key stage
Planning Inspectors have indicated the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (SWDPR) is likely to pass a key stage, allowing it to move forward to formal adoption.
The SWDPR was subject to public examination during hearings in March, which scrutinised the policies and evidence the Plan is b…