Extra time to have your say on SWDP Review
The consultation on the review of the South Worcestershire Development Plan has been extended.People can now submit comments before the new deadline of 11.59pm on 23 December 2022.The consultation was due to end next week but has been extended because small misprints have been found in paper copies…
Extra support for Ukrainian guests in Worcester
Extra financial support is to be provided to Ukrainian guests and the families who are hosting them in Worcester.The City Council has agreed to use its share of a Government funding pot to help with rising energy bills and the additional costs that Christmas will bring for Ukrainian guests li…
Worcester secures £2.96m Government investment
Worcester City Council has secured £2.96 million to invest in the city from the Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund.The money will be used for a wide range of initiatives in the city, including boosting Worcester's profile as a visitor destination; support for community schemes, the arts and bus…
Plans unveiled for Worcester’s new arts centre
Draft plans have been revealed for an exciting new arts venue in the heart of Worcester city centre, and a new image of how the building could look has been released.Worcester City Council's Policy and Resources Committee will next week be asked to give its approval for a planning application for t…
Mayor digs in to launch Worcester’s tree-planting programme
The Mayor of Worcester has launched the city's latest tree-planting programme by helping to create an arboreal tribute to the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.Worcester is set to get greener over the winter months, with over 800 saplings being planted at locations across the city.As a Champion City in t…
