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Further analysis of the results of the Shape Worcestershire survey on how local councils in Worcestershire should be reorganised has been released. Residents from across the county made more than 4,700 comments on the proposals as part of the survey, which ran throughout June, and asked for views…

Final preparations are underway for a major refurbishment of Worcester Crematorium, which will see new electric cremators installed at the Astwood Road site. The work begins on Monday 4 August and will last until summer 2026. During that time, funeral services will be held at the KGV Hub in Ash Av…

New safety rules for social rented housing will come into force in the autumn, and tenants of housing associations and social landlords are being urged to find out about the new rights that they will have. In October, the new safety requirements will come into force under what is known as Awaab&…

One of Worcester’s most popular family attractions is ready for the summer holidays after a major refurbishment. The Splashpad in Gheluvelt Park is a water-based play facility, which is free to use and attracts thousands of families every year. Worcester City Council has invested £366…

Worcester City Council is investing a further £200,000 in community projects as part of its Worcester Town Investment Plan Supported by £19.6million of Government funding, the plan was developed four years ago by the City Council and supported by a group of local stakeholders, who form…