Environment Events News
19 July 2024 / 19 July 2024 by Patrick
Five Worcester parks and green spaces have received a prestigious environmental award. Gheluvelt Park, Fort Royal Park, Cripplegate Park, Riverside Park and Astwood Cemetery and Crematorium have all maintained their internationally-recognised Green Flag status. The accolade is given in recognition of the high quality and environmental management of the public parks and green spaces. Chair […]
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News Transport
17 July 2024 / 17 July 2024 by Patrick
A SHOCKING speeded up video shows queues of traffic snaking around a Worcester hospital site as calls are renewed to allow patients to use the empty car parks at nearby County Hall. The video, made by Cllr Katie Collier, shows traffic queuing for 90 minutes to get out of the Worcestershire Royal Hospital car park in […]
Events News
16 July 2024 / 16 July 2024 by Patrick
CROWDS of more than a thousand gathered to watch a national tug-of-war competition as the hosts continue to pull together to find a new home after they were forced to leave their old one. Large crowds gathered to watch the All UK tug-of-war tournament at Nunnery Wood Sports Complex in Spetchley Road, Worcester hosted by Worcester […]
14 July 2024 / 14 July 2024 by Patrick
COUNTY Hall bosses have ruled out letting hospital patients and visitors use its car parks even though they are virtually empty while the building is closed because of legionella. The suggestion came from Green Party councillor Andrew Cross to relieve pressure on the car park at Worcestershire Royal Hospital in Worcester after he witnessed people […]
Elections News
6 July 2024 by Matthew
27 June 2024 / 27 June 2024 by Patrick
There was lively discussion and debate in College Hall at King’s Worcester on Monday evening (24th June red.), as the School hosted a Question Time style meeting with local parliamentary candidates. All the candidates for election were invited to take part, and Mel Allcott spoke for the Liberal Democrats, Marc Bayliss for the Conservative and […]
22 June 2024 by Patrick
A WORCESTER councillor has called for more to be done to protect cyclists after he was knocked off his bike and ended up in an ambulance. Cllr Matthew Jenkins, who represents Worcester-St Stephen at Worcestershire County Council, said he has been hit by a car twice in the past eight months while cycling. He believes ‘the […]
News
10 June 2024 / 12 June 2024 by Patrick
At the Communities Committee on June 5th, Labour councillors voted to suspend discretionaryDisabled Facility Grants “top up” grants, and cap other payments, including those for supportingHospital Discharge and Dementia Dwelling GrantsThis represents a 45% reduction in the maximum budget for each Disabled Facilities Grant, from£55,000 to £30,000, and a 33% reduction in the total annual […]
9 June 2024 by Patrick
Worcester has two Parkruns: the original Worcester Parkrun, up at Worcester Woods Country Park and Worcester Pitchcroft on the racecourse, alongside the River Severn. There’s also the new Junior Parkrun on Digilis Fields. Parkrun is a free, weekly 5k run (or walk) put on by volunteers at 9am every Saturday, and there are hundreds now […]
9 June 2024 / 9 June 2024 by Patrick
Campaigners in Worcester are defending a pro-Palestine mural they say is at risk of being removed by the council. The mural appeared on Silver Street in Lowesmoor in March and features journalists Lama Jamous and Noor Harazeen. But UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) have written to Worcester City Council to say the mural breaches planning […]
23 May 2024 / 24 May 2024 by Patrick
The former Mayor of Worcester got pedaling as he joined primary school students on their ‘Bike Bus’ earlier this month. On Wednesday, May 8, Councillor Louis Stephen joined Honeywell Primary School’s ‘Bike Bus,’ a scheme that sees pupils ride their bikes to school on a carefully planned route every Wednesday. The Worcester school, part of […]
23 May 2024 / 23 May 2024 by Patrick
Cherry Orchard Primary School has been without a lollipop person for over a year now. Ex-Mayor of Worcester, Cllr Louis Stephen is getting behind local parent’s campaign for a safe crossing to allow school children to walk to school safely. Cllr Louis Stephen said, “Like a lot of schools, the roads around Cherry Orchard Primary School […]
19 May 2024 / 19 May 2024 by Patrick
The outgoing Mayor of Worcester has donated thousands of pounds to his chosen charity. Mayor Louis Stephen presented Age UK Worcester, Malvern Hills and Hereford Localities with a check of £7,092. A sum of £7,399.47 was raised over the year while Councillor Stephen was in office, which included donations sent directly to the organisation via […]
14 May 2024 / 14 May 2024 by Patrick
Green and independent councillors want to make it easier for residents to view the attendance records of county councillors. A motion has been submitted to Worcestershire County Council by Greens Matt Jenkins, Martin Allen, Andrew Cross and Natalie McVey, and independents Tom Wells and Beverley Nielsen. It says: “There should be a clear way for […]
A FREE community event celebrating European traditions has taken place in Worcester’s city centre. Eurofest is a brand new event designed to celebrate the city’s European communities, with the inaugural running taking place at The Guildhall in Worcester High Street. Crowds flocked to the city centre today (Saturday) to embrace this new event, with a range […]
5 May 2024 by Patrick
The makeup of Worcester City Council has changed drastically after this years elections, with Labour now one seat off an overall majority while the Conservatives are now down to just one councillor. The Green Party and the Liberal Democrats also gained seats as all 35 councillors were elected on the same day for the first […]
23 April 2024 / 23 April 2024 by Patrick
Last weekend I attended a charity event for Worcestershire’s Children First fostering service. It was an event organised by Kyle Daisley, Chairman of Worcestershire County Council. I’ve attended many charity events during my Mayoral year. Every event is a chance to learn something new. We heard about how foster parents help and support the most […]
Environment News Transport
19 April 2024 / 19 April 2024 by Patrick
Dear Editor We are writing in support of national charity Living Streets’ call to see 60% of children walking to school by 2029. Fewer than half of primary school aged children walk to school in England, this is a drop from 70% a generation ago. When we design streets for children, we create places that […]
Environment News
WORCESTER cricket fans are reeling after it was revealed County Cricket may soon be played away from the city’s iconic New Road due to ‘unprecedented’ flooding and concerns over the long-term future of its famous tenants. Chiefs at Worcestershire County Cricket Club have revealed it is exploring every option, including a move away from New […]
15 April 2024 / 15 April 2024 by Patrick
Green councillors Hannah Cooper and Karen Lewing have been visiting homes in the Arboretum where private tenants have damp or mould but are very worried about complaining. Hannah says, ‘In February, I raised my concern for extensive black mould in the communal staircase of a residential building in the Arboretum managed by a private landlord. […]
10 April 2024 / 10 April 2024 by Patrick
Local families in Lansdowne Park have been rejoicing as a beloved seesaw has been brought back to life after years of being out of action. Previously surrounded by Heras fencing, the metal seesaw has been repaired and is now ready for playful adventures. This successful outcome is thanks to the dedicated efforts of Arboretum Ward […]
Campaigns Elections News
4 April 2024 / 4 April 2024 by Patrick
The Green party has said it is confident that its candidates will hold a record number of seats after next month’s local elections in England, but also opened up the possibility of cooperating with other parties during the general election and with Labour if it wins power in Westminster. Launching its local election campaign in […]
2 April 2024 / 26 March 2024 by Patrick
To celebrate World Autism Acceptance Week, we asked Cllr Neil Laurenson to share his thoughts on his own autistic experience and his hopes for the future. What does World Autism Acceptance Week mean to you personally, and why do you think it’s important to highlight the diversity of autistic experiences?My opinion about World Autism Acceptance Week […]
30 March 2024 by Patrick
My time as Mayor is rapidly coming to an end. I’ve met with dozens of community groups and attended several major events in Worcester which simply could not function without the support of volunteers. People who volunteer tell me that they do it because they want to make a difference. However, what has also really […]
