Worcester Council forces sale of dilapidated property left empty for a decade

The city council have forced the sale of a dilapidated and neglected Worcester property which had been empty for around a decade and had been subject to reports of an alleged vermin infestation.The property on Chestnut Walk was also blighted by hugely overgrown vegetation in the garden and had a hole in its roof. But […]

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Mayor at black history month events

On Saturday, I was delighted to attend an event celebrating the lives of Black residents in Worcester as part of Black History Month. Held in the Guildhall, ‘Our Cultural Heritage’ was an exciting and vibrant event organised by local community groups including the Worcester Anti Racism Initiative, Worcester Afro Caribbean Association and the Association of […]

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Mayor tries hand at boxing for city gym’s grand opening

Cllr Louis Stephen spoke of his admiration for TSC Centre owner Trent Smith and praised his and his team’s achievements with the new business. Louis said: “It is always great to support local businesses. Trent’s enthusiasm for bringing this gym together is infectious. “He has really created something special here and has also supported lots […]

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Plans for Worcester traveller site rejected after objections

Proposals for a ten-pitch site next to the A4440 in St Peter’s were rejected by Worcester City Council’s planning committee on Thursday. Councillor Patricia Agar said safety issues at the proposed site, next to a “busy” dual carriageway, would be “horrendous,” adding she “wouldn’t want a human being next to that road”. Councillor Richard Udall […]

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Mayor Louis Stephen unveils bug hotel

Mayor of Worcester Cllr Louis Stephen unveiled the new bug hotel alongside the pupils, Crowngate centre manager Mike Lloyd and community lead Maya Ryall on Monday 17th July. Louis Stephen said: “This is fantastic to see the increase of biodiversity in the area – which is something I’m really passionate about. Sometimes children can be […]

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Five of Worcester’s green spaces have been awarded Green Flag status

Karen Lewing, chair of Worcester City Council’s environment committee, said: “We are delighted that five of our parks have been awarded Green Flag status once again. “We are so lucky to have such beautiful and well-managed parks in our city for everyone to enjoy, and this is a tribute to the hard work of the […]

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Independent retailers tell Green’s deputy of costs concerns

Mr Polanksi arrived in the city on Saturday (June 10) to offer the national party’s praise to Worcester Green Party campaigners who make-up the second largest party at the Guildhall and share leadership of the council. And speaking at a thank you ever for activists and supporters, Mr Polanski said May’s results showed the party […]

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