Delay to new food waste collections ‘very frustrating’ 11 August 2025 / 11 August 2025 by patrickvs Delays to the rollout of new food waste bins for homes across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are leaving councils “behind the curve”, a Green councillor says. By law, local authorities across England are required to have a weekly food waste collection service in place by April 2026. The government has argued the move will reduce discarded […] Read more »
Thousands to enjoy ’90s themed city show 9 August 2025 by patrickvs Thousands of visitors are set to enjoy the Worcester Show, which is bringing a ’90s theme to this year’s event. Organisers are inviting people to “to take a nostalgic trip down memory lane” during the event at Pitchcroft on Sunday. More than 14 sections and 170 categories of community competitions will take place, from flowers […] Read more »
Worcester play area improvements praised 6 August 2025 / 9 August 2025 by Matthew An expert in early childhood studies has praised recent efforts to improve children’s play opportunities in Worcester. Dr Emma Laurence, a lecturer in the Department of Children and Families at the University of Worcester, has been examining the recent investment in play equipment in the city. She said, “These facilities show that we value these […] Read more »
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 »
