A £25,000 grant has been secured to fund a research project into council vehicles going electric. The grant, secured by Worcester City Council and Worcestershire County Council, has been provided by the Midlands Net Zero Hub to help the councils in meeting their net zero goals. The evaluation will examine whether the depot at Warndon, […]
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BIKE lovers across the Faithful City will be able to step up their security at a free event following a recent spate of thefts. Free security bike markings have been arranged by Worcester City Councillors Karen Lewing and Hannah Cooper along with the Arboretum police safer neighbourhood team (SNT) and the authority’s Community Engagement Officer. […]
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Worcester Green Party community campaigner Alex Mace spoke at the Worcestershire County Council full council meeting on February 15th 2024 to ask that the county council implement trial School Streets for St George’s Roman Catholic Primary and Stanley Road Primary School in Worcester. In response to being asked why he was asking the council to […]
SEVERAL cars have been damaged in the city during a spate of overnight attacks. The incidents have been reported to police following the vandalism in Claines and Arboretum overnight on Friday. Cllr Karen Lewing, who represents Arboretum, said she was also aware of attacks on cars in Shrubbery Avenue in Worcester and nearby streets as she urged residents to […]
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Green councillor and parliamentary candidate Tor Pingree said the closures would not only put people out of a job but make it more difficult for some to travel. Coun Karen Lewing added: “This idea to close station ticket offices is another short-sighted decision by a government which does not care about people who use public […]
The city’s mayor has vowed to keep his carbon footprint as small as possible this year by using his bike to cycle to events. Councillor Louis Stephen, elected the city’s first Green mayor earlier this month, promised to make most of the journeys during his 12-month stint as mayor using two wheels. Louis said he […]
Motorists across Worcester can park with confidence at any of the city council’s 14 car parks after each was awarded a Park Mark under the Safer Parking Scheme. The Safer Parking Scheme is a national standard for UK car parks which have a low crime rate as well as measures in place to ensure the […]
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Green Party councillors in Worcester say the Government’s bus plans don’t go far enough. Transport secretary Mark Harper announced £155 million worth of support last month, to cap bus fares at £2 and help maintain services. But the Greens have launched their own ‘A One Pound Fare to Take You There’ policy, which would reduce […]
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Lots of people say that a city wide 20mph speed limit on residential side streets would encourage more people to walk and cycle, what do you think? If you want your Councillors to take action then sign up to this petition today. […]
To reduce car ownership and use active travel and public transport more, some people need a way to occasionally use a car or van without owning one. Car Clubs can be a solution. […]
