Use car parks not yellow lines, motorists reminded
Drivers are being encouraged to use Worcester's car parks and resist the temptation of leaving their cars on yellow lines, as some lockdown restrictions are lifted.With the Government allowing people to leave their homes more often and take longer journeys it is expected that there will be an incre…
Meet Worcester’s new Mayor
A new Mayor of Worcester was voted in at a virtual meeting of the City Council this week (Tuesday 19 May). Cllr Jo Hodges has taken over the chain of office from the outgoing Mayor, Cllr Allah Ditta. This will be Cllr Hodges' second mayoral term in office; the first being in 1999 – 2000.Cllr Stephe…
£240k boost for air quality monitoring
Real-time public alerts on local air quality incidents are just one of the new air quality monitoring services set for areas in Worcestershire, after a bid for government funding was successful.The bid for over £240,000, made to the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) by all…
Worcester City Council ends car parks contract
Worcester City Council has informed Flowbird, provider of the payment machines in its 14 car parks, that it is terminating the latter's contract.The decision has been taken by the Council's Policy & Resources Committee following a review of arrangements, including two major issues at Flowbird p…
Final schemes under £19.6m Worcester Towns Fund to be considered
Worcester city councillors will meet next week to approve the final two schemes to be launched with the £19.6m investment into the city from the Government's Towns Fund.A total of five projects will be funded, following the City Council's successful bid to the national initiative. Business ca…
