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17 July 2024
Green Flag Award accolades for Worcester public spaces
Five parks and open green spaces in Worcester have once again been awarded the prestigious Green Flag.
The Green Flag award is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces, and Worcester’s five awards are testament to the dedication and hard work of park volunteers and Worcester…
17 July 2024
Digital skills boost thanks to refurbishment
Refurbishment work has created a new digital skills space at a Worcester community centre.
The Green Community Hub, at the heart of Dines Green, has undergone a transformation and is now fitted with a digital skills area for local community to utilise.
This Hub is the first of five in Worcester w…
15 July 2024
Tennis courts free to use thanks to council scheme
Following the conclusion of Wimbledon this weekend Worcester City Council is serving up 385 hours of free tennis.
In partnership with provider Freedom Leisure, the Council is making tennis courts at Cripplegate Park and Gheluvelt Park free to use at set times on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays f…
15 July 2024
Work complete on new all-weather sports pitch
Work has been completed on a brand-new all-weather sports pitch in Worcester.
The floodlit pitch at Perdiswell Leisure Centre will be available for use daytime and evenings, seven days per week all year round.
A schedule of use for the new pitch has been agreed with local clubs and an official op…
15 July 2024
Changes to bin collections in Worcester from 29 July
Half the homes in the city will see a change to their bin collections later this month, as Worcester moves to a 'same material, same week' approach.
This means that, in the week of 29 July, all residents will have their black bins emptied, with their green bins collected the following week. Bin co…