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27 July 2023
Councillors welcome Worcester's first-ever Play Plan
Councillors have backed a scheme which will improve play facilities and spaces across Worcester.Members of the Place and Economic Development this week approved the city's first ever Play Plan.Designed in consultation with children, young people and their families and carers, it sets out ambition...
25 July 2023
New electric vehicle chargers to be installed at Worcester car parks
Work starts this week to create 20 new electric vehicle (EV) charging bays in Worcester car parks.
Eight new charging bays are to be created in King Street car park, and a further 12 at Tallow Hill car park.
Work will get underway at King Street on Thursday 27 July, with Tallow Hill to follow...
21 July 2023
Maintenance work to be carried out on biggest tree in Worcester
Work is due to be carried out to control the growth of what is thought to be the largest tree in Worcester.
The poplar is on Hylton Road, close to the river Severn and Sabrina Bridge, and opposite the University of Worcester's new Elizabeth Garrett Anderson medical centre. Several of its branc...
21 July 2023
Five Green flags for Worcester to wave – again!
It's another win for Worcester City Council this year with the news that five of the city's parks and open spaces have been awarded prestigious Green Flag status once again, officially earmarking them as being among the country's best green spaces.
Gheuvelt Park, Fort Royal Park, Cripplegate P...
21 July 2023
Labour wins Worcester City Council by-election
Elaine Willmore has won the by-election in the Nunnery ward of Worcester City Council for the Labour party.
The by-election was called following the death of Councillor Simon Cronin, who won the seat on 4 May this year with a majority of 330.
The full results of the by-election are:
Scott ...