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24 July 2026
Revamped city playground back in action for school holidays
Children in the Ronkswood area of Worcester have been given the perfect present for the summer holidays – a new-look, improved play area!
Worcester City Council has invested £155,000 in revamping the playground, which stands next to Ronkswood Hub in Canterbury Road.
There’s a co…
20 July 2026
Future of Worcestershire’s councils decided
The Government has today confirmed plans for the future of local councils in Worcestershire.
From 1 April 2028, the county’s current seven borough, city, district and county councils will be replaced with two unitary councils: one covering North Worcestershire and one covering South Wo…
20 July 2026
City leaders celebrate completion of St Andrew’s Gardens project
Worcester City Council leaders have celebrated the completion of a major refurbishment of an important Worcester green space
Over the last 18 months, St Andrew’s Gardens has undergone a major programme of improvements to enhance accessibility and create a more welcoming environment for its v…
16 July 2026
Worcester public spaces awarded Green Flag Award accolades again
Five parks and green spaces across Worcester have once again been awarded the prestigious Green Flag, the international quality mark for parks and public spaces.
The awards are a testament to the efforts of local volunteers and Worcester City Council staff, who work year-round to keep the city's g…
16 July 2026
Extension to Worcester community centre completed
Comer Gardens Community Hall in Worcester has benefitted from a major £182,000 extension, creating a whole additional floor for use by the local community.
Funded by Worcester City Council, the project at the Comer Road building has seen the former flats on the first floor of the building re…