Backing for plan to support homeless families
A plan to buy a large building in the city to provide temporary accommodation for homeless people has been approved by Worcester city councillors.
The move will contribute to the City Council’s plan of reducing its use of privately-owned bed and breakfast accommodation for homeless families…
Corn Exchange set to come back to life as part of Scala arts centre
The refurbishment of Worcester’s historic Corn Exchange building is set to start in April, following a decision by Worcester city councillors.
The Grade II listed building, closed since 2013, will reopen as part of Scala arts centre. Boasting a stunning glass vaulted ceiling and with the cap…
Council advises families to take eggs-tra care at petting experiences
Ahead of the Easter holidays, residents visiting animal attractions near Worcester are being reminded to follow advice to keep themselves safe.
Although petting livestock is a popular activity around Spring, there are risks to doing so, including the increased chance of catching and s…
Council expands recycling service to include more items
From April, households will be able to recycle aluminium foil and plastic tubes – including used toothpaste tubes – as part of their kerbside recycling collection.
These will be collected in the green bins alongside paper, card, glass bottles and jars. Recycling will also include carto…
City Council Leader offers to talk to groups about major local government consultation
The Leader of Worcester City Council, Councillor Lynn Denham, is offering to visit local Worcester groups who would like to know more about the current public consultation on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Worcestershire.
Under LGR, the Government plans to replace the current city, distr…
