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17 September 2026
Council receives extra funding to tackle homelessness
Worcester City Council has received a funding boost of £1.3 million over three years to support people in the city experiencing rough sleeping.
The Council will receive the money as part of the Government’s Rough Sleeping Programme, announced last month.
The programme will see the Cou…
15 September 2026
Council's free tennis sessions prove a smashing success
Worcester City Council’s summer scheme to provide free access to tennis courts has proved popular once again.
In partnership with Freedom Leisure, the Council made tennis and pickleball courts at Cripplegate Park and Gheluvelt Park available for free use during set times over five weeks - fr…
09 September 2026
Accessibility mini-conference in Worcester returns
People from across Worcester will meet next month to discuss accessibility in the city and help shape future improvements.
Following the success of last year's inaugural event, Worcester City Council is hosting the Accessible Worcester 2026 mini-conference at the Guildhall on Thursday 8 October, f…
28 August 2026
New start for the weekly Worcester market
Worcester’s traditional outdoor weekly market is set to move to the Corn Market from September, where it will take place on Thursdays and Saturdays.
Worcester City Council has reached an agreement with new operator Bluebell Events to run the weekly outdoor market in the new location between…
28 August 2026
Have your say on plans to invest in Power Park
Residents are being encouraged to help shape the future of play facilities at Power Park in St Peter's, with improvements planned to the popular community space next year.
Worcester City Council has secured £307,000 through developer contributions to invest in the park's play areas.
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