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28 August 2024
Free tennis courts scheme proves a hit
A Worcester City Council scheme which provided free tennis courts this summer has been a resounding success.
In partnership with provider Freedom Leisure, the Council made tennis courts at Cripplegate Park and Gheluvelt Park free to use at set times for five weeks between 17 July and 18 August.
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22 August 2024
Pump House to be given new lease of life
An iconic Worcester building is set to be given a new lease of life.
Local coffee shop Wayland’s Yard has been offered the lease to the Pump House in Gheluvelt Park following a successful marketing process.
As landlords, Worcester City Council has agreed to lease out the 19th-Century buil...
15 August 2024
Community games area given refurbishment
A popular games area in Worcester is a hive of activity after being refurbished ready for the summer holidays.
The multi-use games area at the Horizon Community Hub off Midland Road has been fitted with a new playing surface and improved equipment.
The play area – operated by Worcester Co...
15 August 2024
Have your say on tables and chairs outside cafes, bars and restaurants
Residents, businesses and visitors to Worcester are being asked for their views on the rules that allow cafes, bars and restaurants to put out tables and chairs so that people can eat and drink outside.
The rules were temporarily changed in 2020 during the Covid pandemic to make it easier for ho...
09 August 2024
Council Leader heralds new era of closer work with Worcester’s social landlords
A closer working relationship with registered social landlords, who provide more than 7,000 homes in Worcester, is on the cards following a successful meeting with the Leader of Worcester City Council.
Councillor Lynn Denham and her Deputy Leader, Cllr Jabba Riaz, met with senior managers from R...