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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…
14 July 2026
Historic bandstand brought back into use
A much-loved park bandstand has been brought back into use, ready to host performances throughout the summer holidays.
Worcester City Council has repaired the Grade II listed bandstand in Gheluvelt Park and rebuilt the wooden bridge that links to it, enabling musicians and performers to safely acc…
10 July 2026
Chair and Vice Chair appointed for £20 million Pride in Place Warndon initiative
An important step has been made in a project to bring £20 million of public money to Warndon over the next 10 years, with the appointment of the Chair and Vice Chair of a new independent board.
Pride in Place is a major Government programme that will bring long‑term investment into local com…
10 July 2026
Free summer tennis returns to Worcester parks
Worcester residents will be able to enjoy free tennis and pickleball courts this summer on selected days at two of the city’s parks.
Following the excitement of Wimbledon, Worcester City Council is funding free access to four tennis courts and four pickleball courts at Cripplegate Park, and…