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24 March 2025
£800,000 arts funding awarded to Worcester
Arts Council England has awarded Worcester a grant of £800,000 to support initiatives based around developing and sustaining local creative talent across the city.
Over the next two to three years, this will see festivals being created with members of the local community, as well as st…
21 March 2025
Solar panels installed at Worcester swimming pools
Solar panels have been installed on the roofs of two Worcester swimming pool to help reduce both their energy bills and their carbon dioxide emissions.
Lower Wick Swimming Pool and Perdiswell Leisure Centre are both benefitting from reduced running costs, after Worcester City Council successfully…
18 March 2025
Communication boards installed in parks
Worcester City Council has installed picture communication boards in two of its parks to support non-verbal children and adults.
Located in the play areas at Cripplegate and Gheluvelt Parks, these boards offer a simple and effective way for individuals to express their needs, thoughts, and e…
17 March 2025
Worcester businesses join initiative to deter gulls
Worcester City Council has partnered with businesses to deter gulls from nesting in city centre locations.
The initiative focuses on removing old nests and limiting potential perching and nesting areas on High Street and buildings in adjacent city centre streets.
Councillor Karen Lewing, Vice-Cha…
14 March 2025
New walkway is open connecting city centre and riverside
A new walking and cycling entrance in Worcester has been opened, as part of The Arches redevelopment project.
The former Jaqk's takeaway at 56 Foregate Street has been demolished and turned into an attractive walkway – fitted with planters and murals.
The work has ensured that the route bet…