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24 February 2025
Warning for dog owners who leave pets' mess
Dog owners in Worcester are being reminded that they face being fined for failing to pick up after their pet in public spaces across the city.
Anybody in charge of a dog in Worcester is legally required to remove their pet’s mess. Failure to do so could lead to prosecution.
Punishment…
20 February 2025
‘Greenest crematorium in West Midlands’ is planned for Worcester
The planning application for a major refurbishment of Worcester Crematorium has been submitted.
If approved, the central feature of the revamp of the Astwood Road site will be the installation of new electric cremators. There would also be a new roof, heat recovery system, charging points for elec…
17 February 2025
Government makes Levelling Up grant decision
The Government has announced which projects will receive Levelling Up Culture grant funding.
In March last year, the previous Government invited Worcester City Council to submit plans for projects that could benefit from the Levelling Up money for cultural projects.
Following last year’s Ge…
13 February 2025
Bird flu in Worcester
Sadly several birds have been found dead in Worcester recently. The cause has been confirmed as H5N1 avian flu. Some parts of the riverside have been fenced off to try to limit the spread of the virus.
People in Worcester are asked to follow this guidance in order to reduce the risk of other birds…
13 February 2025
City parks given boost thanks to funding
Parks in Worcester are receiving a boost thanks to the planting of new trees, shrubs and bulbs, alongside the creation of extra wildlife habitats.
As part of a project to improve biodiversity in the city’s parks, Worcester City Council has successfully applied for a Natural Networks grant.&n…