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17 February 2023
COVID: More financial support available for businesses during lockdown
The Government has announced a new support scheme for businesses which were required to close due to the national lockdown restrictions introduced on 5 January 2021. "Government has announced further financial support for businesses which have been forced to close since the current lockdown began...
17 February 2023
COVID: Grants on offer to transform empty shop units
Worcester City Council is offering grants to organisations with fresh ideas on how to breathe new life into empty retail units.The scheme, which is part of the City Council's Covid-19 Economic Recovery Plan, offers grants of up to £2,500 to facilitate the temporary occupation of an empty re...
17 February 2023
Takeaway premises told to improve controls following visits
Regulatory services officers are sending out a strong reminder to takeaways after a number of common issues have been identified across the county, following visits to check for compliance.Takeaways can still operate as part of this lockdown but they must still be adhering to the rules of wearing...
17 February 2023
Financial support to keep Worcester homes warm – and save money on heating bills
Worcester City Council is offering homeowners the opportunity to apply for free external wall insulation, if their combined household income is £30,000 or less.Funding is available following a successful countywide application to government's Green Homes Grant local delivery scheme. This aims to ...
17 February 2023
SWDP review to be published following COVID-19 delay
The South Worcestershire Development Plan will be published in the autumn following a 12-month delay due to the Covid-19 pandemic.The South Worcestershire Councils have agreed a revised timetable for the document which sets out how a Government requirement to build another 14,000 new homes across...