County Hall car parks to open for 350 hospital staff 24 July 2025 by patrickvs Hundreds of spaces at empty County Hall car parks are to be opened up to hospital staff as a temporary measure to reduce parking problems and congestion. The car parks at the empty former headquarters of Worcestershire County Council in Worcester are to be opened up to hospital staff from August 4, an agreement which will provide space for […] Read more »
Care for vulnerable children under threat, say councillors 21 July 2025 by patrickvs Essential care for some of the most vulnerable children in Worcestershire is under threat, councillors say. They are concerned about the looming expiration of the £2 million Children’s Hospice Grant, which runs out in March 2026. The funding is critical to organisations such as Acorns Children’s Hospice in Worcester, which provides palliative and end-of-life care […] Read more »
Councillors back plan to clean up Worcester’s air quality 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 […] Read more »
Investment calls over fears St John’s could become neglected 13 July 2025 / 13 July 2025 by patrickvs Fear that a part of the city could become neglected have prompted a campaigner to call for more investment in the village in the city. Sarah Edwards wants to see more investment in St John’s and the surrounding area, as she fears the area west of the river could be left behind again. She said: […] Read more »
Worcester play area proves hit with children in Warndon 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 […] Read more »
Resident unable to sell home due to Platform Housing Land registry delay 13 July 2025 / 13 July 2025 by patrickvs A heartbroken family say they cannot sell their home because a housing association failed to register the property and now fear they will be made bankrupt as bills mount. Kevin Doesburg said he and his partner have been trying to sell the semi-detached home in The Fairway in Worcester for a year and a half but […] Read more »
