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15 July 2024
Tennis courts free to use thanks to council scheme
Following the conclusion of Wimbledon this weekend Worcester City Council is serving up 385 hours of free tennis.
In partnership with provider Freedom Leisure, the Council is making tennis courts at Cripplegate Park and Gheluvelt Park free to use at set times on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays...
15 July 2024
Work complete on new all-weather sports pitch
Work has been completed on a brand-new all-weather sports pitch in Worcester.
The floodlit pitch at Perdiswell Leisure Centre will be available for use daytime and evenings, seven days per week all year round.
A schedule of use for the new pitch has been agreed with local clubs and an official ...
15 July 2024
Changes to bin collections in Worcester from 29 July
Half the homes in the city will see a change to their bin collections later this month, as Worcester moves to a 'same material, same week' approach.
This means that, in the week of 29 July, all residents will have their black bins emptied, with their green bins collected the following week. Bin ...
12 July 2024
New mayor to raise money for children’s charity
Councillor Mel Allcott has been elected as the Mayor of Worcester, taking over the chain of office from Cllr Louis Stephen.
Worcester City Councillors voted Cllr Allcott into the role, with Cllr Matt Lamb as Deputy Mayor.
During her term in office, Cllr Allcott will be raising money for Perdisw...
12 July 2024
Footpath improvements for popular Worcester green space
A popular Worcester green space which is used by thousands of people every month is to have an improved footpath.
The award-winning Worcester Woods Country Park attracts around 700,000 visitors per year.
Work is set to begin this summer to refurbish 600 metres of pathway. It will be widened to ...