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21 November 2024
Schools encouraged to join travel scheme
Worcester schools are being urged to join a scheme which encourages pupils to walk, wheel, cycle or scoot on their daily journeys to school.
Parents and teachers are being asked to consider leaving their car at home and use greener travel methods, including public transport, to help reduce carbo...
20 November 2024
Line-up released for Worcester’s Christmas lights switch-on
PLEASE NOTE Worcester City Council has reluctantly decided to cancel the Christmas Light Switch-on entertainment event on Saturday 23 November due to health and safety concerns relating to the adverse weather conditions. The lights will be now switched on at a suitable point during the ...
20 November 2024
Splashpad work to be carried out before next summer
Work on the popular Splashpad in Worcester’s Gheluvelt Park is due to be carried out in time for summer 2025.
The free facility attracts thousands of children and their parents every year.
However, persistent maintenance problems meant it was out of action for more than 14 days this year....
19 November 2024
White Ribbon events to be held in Worcester
Events will be held in Worcester next week to raise awareness of violence against women and girls.
The Guildhall and Warndon Community Hub will host events to mark White Ribbon Day on Monday 25 November.
White Ribbon aims to prevent violence by addressing harmful attitudes, behaviours and expre...
18 November 2024
Work starts to revamp gateway to Worcester’s Riverside
A popular park between Worcester’s historic cathedral and the River Severn is set to be revamped and made more accessible for visitors.
Worcester City Council’s project will make St Andrew’s Gardens an attractive and accessible route between the high street shops and the Rivers...