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13 June 2025
Councillors asked to back new pump track at Perdiswell
Councillors are to be asked to support proposals for a new pump track in Worcester when they meet next week.
Plans for a new pump track next to Perdiswell Leisure Centre are part of a ten-year Play Plan for improving facilities across the city, drawn up by Worcester City Council.
When it meets on…
12 June 2025
Temporary arrangements for funeral services during Worcester Crematorium refurbishment
Worcester City Council has announced temporary arrangements for funeral services while the city’s Crematorium in Astwood Road is closed for a major refurbishment.
From Monday 4 August, services will instead be held at the KGV Community Hub in Ash Avenue, off Brickfields Road – just sev…
10 June 2025
Windrush Day to be commemorated with Worcester events
Worcester will mark Windrush Day later this month with a family-friendly Caribbean Party in the Park, free for all to attend.
The Cripplegate Park event - including entertainment, food and drink – will take place between midday and 4pm on Sunday 22 June.
This year Windrush Day commemo…
03 June 2025
City Council to invest quarter of a million pounds in local communities and business support
Worcester City Council has agreed the investment of over £262,000 in a series of community-focused projects, all set to be delivered over the coming year.
The funding includes £177,911 for three key initiatives: the installation of a new lift at the Swan Theatre to improve accessibilit…
30 May 2025
New mayor to raise money for children’s hospice
The newly appointed Mayor of Worcester, Councillor Dr Matt Lamb, will be raising money for Acorns Children’s Hospice during his year in office.
Cllr Dr Lamb, who represents the Dines Green and Grove Farm ward, was elected by fellow Worcester City Councillors last week, with Cllr Tor Pingree…