Taxis must comply with new laws on helping disabled passengers
Worcester City Council officers are to carry out checks on local taxis and private hire vehicles to ensure that they are complying with new and updated laws on helping disabled passengers.The Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Act 2022 came into force in England in June this year ...
Cripplegate Christmas Cracker promises festive fun
Mince pies, mulled apple juice and a visit from Santa himself are just part of a festive celebration that's free to attend at Cripplegate Park later this month.The Cripplegate Christmas Cracker event is to be held at the popular park on Sunday December 18 from midday until 3pm.The community event...
Extra time to have your say on SWDP Review
The consultation on the review of the South Worcestershire Development Plan has been extended.People can now submit comments before the new deadline of 11.59pm on 23 December 2022.The consultation was due to end next week but has been extended because small misprints have been found in paper copi...
Extra support for Ukrainian guests in Worcester
Extra financial support is to be provided to Ukrainian guests and the families who are hosting them in Worcester.The City Council has agreed to use its share of a Government funding pot to help with rising energy bills and the additional costs that Christmas will bring for Ukrainian guests ...
Worcester secures £2.96m Government investment
Worcester City Council has secured £2.96 million to invest in the city from the Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund.The money will be used for a wide range of initiatives in the city, including boosting Worcester's profile as a visitor destination; support for community schemes, the arts and b...
