Your chance to find out how to be a councillor in Worcester
If you're thinking of standing as a councillor for Worcester City Council or a parish council, you won't want to miss an upcoming special online briefing session.The event will give prospective candidates – and their potential agents – all the essential information they need to know about the ele...
COVID: More financial support available for businesses during lockdown
The Government has announced a new support scheme for businesses which were required to close due to the national lockdown restrictions introduced on 5 January 2021. "Government has announced further financial support for businesses which have been forced to close since the current lockdown began...
COVID: Grants on offer to transform empty shop units
Worcester City Council is offering grants to organisations with fresh ideas on how to breathe new life into empty retail units.The scheme, which is part of the City Council's Covid-19 Economic Recovery Plan, offers grants of up to £2,500 to facilitate the temporary occupation of an empty re...
Takeaway premises told to improve controls following visits
Regulatory services officers are sending out a strong reminder to takeaways after a number of common issues have been identified across the county, following visits to check for compliance.Takeaways can still operate as part of this lockdown but they must still be adhering to the rules of wearing...
Financial support to keep Worcester homes warm – and save money on heating bills
Worcester City Council is offering homeowners the opportunity to apply for free external wall insulation, if their combined household income is £30,000 or less.Funding is available following a successful countywide application to government's Green Homes Grant local delivery scheme. This aims to ...
