15 July 2025 / 15 July 2025 by patrickvs
CITY councillors have backed a plan to improve air quality in Worcester. The Air Quality Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) adds details to the policies set out in the South Worcestershire Development Plan – a planning blueprint for the south of the county. At a council meeting on Tuesday (July 8), the document was formally adopted […]
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13 July 2025 / 13 July 2025 by patrickvs
Children from a Worcester primary school have given some new play equipment the thumbs up. Youngsters from Cranham Primary School enjoyed testing out stepping stones, interactive game boards, a climbing frame and monkey bars at the ‘play on the way’ spot between Cranham Drive and Chedworth Close in Warndon. There is also a performance platform and […]
13 April 2025 / 13 April 2025 by patrickvs
A NEW ring road around Worcester would not solve the problem of traffic in the heart of St Johns, but other more cost-efficient means may, a county council candidate has said. County council candidates for the St John’s ward have weighed in in recent weeks over the idea of completing Worcester’s bypass to help relieve […]
19 March 2025 by patrickvs
Green councillors have said they are astonished with the decision by Labour and Liberal Democrat councillors to vote against the installation of solar panels on the top level of the St Martins Gate car park. The installation would have made a significant contribution towards the city council’s goal of being carbon neutral by 2030. Councillor […]
9 March 2025 / 17 March 2025 by patrickvs
A ‘guardian angel’ city councillor swept up broken glass after he became concerned a child, cyclist or dog could be injured. Cllr Andrew Cross cleared up the broken glass in Warndon Villages in Worcester using a dustpan and brush after concerns were raised in a community group. The Green Party city councillor for Leopard Hill and county […]
16 February 2025 / 16 February 2025 by patrickvs
Parks in Worcester are set to undergo a makeover. This is thanks to a successful application for a Natural Networks grant by Worcester City Council, with the funding to be used to enhance green spaces and create wildlife-friendly habitats. As part of the project, council staff and volunteers have started planting various bulbs and shrubs […]
