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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…
09 July 2026
Funding available to deliver community projects
Community groups and organisations across Worcester are being encouraged to apply for funding to help make local ideas a reality.
Worcester City Council has opened applications for this year’s Worcester Community Grants programme.
Grants of up to £1,000 are available for project…
01 July 2026
Top level of Worcester car park to close for resurfacing
The top floor of a busy city centre car park in Worcester is to be closed for resurfacing for around ten weeks.
The fifth floor of St Martin’s Gate multi-storey car park, off City Walls Road, is open-air and its weathering surface is now in need of replacing.
The work will begin in the week…