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 »
Cllr Alex Mace runs for national Green Party deputy leadership 1 July 2025 / 1 July 2025 by patrickvs One of our Worcester councillors is in the running to be named deputy leader of the national Green Party. Alex Mace, a city councillor for the St Stephen ward, has been nominated to stand for deputy leader of the Green Party of England and Wales. The party’s internal elections will take place this summer. Green […] Read more »
Letter regarding Tom Collins MP not supporting welfare reform ammendment. 1 July 2025 by patrickvs Dear Editor, It is disappointing and concerning to note that the MP for Worcester, Tom Collins, is not (at the time of writing) amongst the 100+ Labour ‘rebels’ who have signed an amendment to the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill. The amendment would give MPs an opportunity to reject this cruel piece of […] Read more »
