Funding to bring the Corn Exchange back to life
The Government has agreed that £1.73 million of funding awarded to Worcester City Council can be used to bring the vacant Corn Exchange building back to life, as phase two of the Scala arts centre scheme.
The investment will allow the Corn Exchange in Angel Street to be refurbished as a base…
‘Play on the way’ complete at Worcester green space
New ‘Play on the Way’ equipment has been installed to brighten school journeys for Worcester children.
Worcester City Council has completed the installation of new play equipment along a well-used walking route for local schoolchildren – between Cranham Drive and Chedworth Close…
City Council praised following independent assessment
Worcester City Council has received praise from an independent review team, who looked at how the authority is run.
The City Council was assessed in April by a group of senior councillors and staff from other authorities across the country in a process known as the Local Government Association (LG…
SWDPR likely to pass key stage
Planning Inspectors have indicated the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (SWDPR) is likely to pass a key stage, allowing it to move forward to formal adoption.
The SWDPR was subject to public examination during hearings in March, which scrutinised the policies and evidence the Plan is b…
Survey reveals views on future of local councils
More than 4,200 people and organisations have taken part in a survey seeking views on how local councils should be reorganised.
The Shape Worcestershire survey took place in June and invited feedback on government plans to abolish Worcestershire County Council and the six district, borough, and ci…
