Eyesore Car Park being Tackled 23 August 2024 / 24 August 2024 by Patrick ‘Rogue’ Biffa bin that was public health hazard removed A ROGUE bin left for so long it became a “public health hazard” has finally been emptied. The bin, allegedly in use before Gala Bingo closed in 2020, was finally emptied from Taylor Hill Car Park this week after constant lobbying from a city councillor. The issue was […] Read more »
Worcester invites public feedback on outdoor dining arrangements 16 August 2024 / 16 August 2024 by Patrick Residents, businesses and visitors of Worcester have been called upon to give their feedback on the placement of tables and chairs outside of restaurants, cafes and bars. The regulations were temporarily altered in 2020 during the Covid pandemic to assist venues in accommodating more customers outdoors. With these rules now made permanent by the government, […] Read more »
Councillors Stand Up for Unity 10 August 2024 by Patrick After over a week of rioting by far-right groups and counter-protests across the country, Worcester Green Party’s City and County Councillors joined the ‘RALLY4UNITY – Worcester Rejects Fascism’ demonstration on Saturday afternoon. Organised by Worcester Trades Union Council, the rally brought many local leaders, groups and residents together to show solidarity with everyone affected by racism […] Read more »
Nature pond turns into bright green swamp after duckweed invasion 10 August 2024 / 10 August 2024 by Patrick The Lyppard Grange Ponds in Worcester have been taken over by a thick green crust covering the water and choking wildlife beneath, turning the water a garish shade of green A 16th-century moat, now a pond in the Lyppard Grange Ponds nature reserve in Worcester, has been turned into a bright green swamp due to […] Read more »
Worcester Show 2024: Residents fear ‘gridlocked’ roads 5 August 2024 / 5 August 2024 by Patrick PEOPLE living near Pitchcroft fear ‘traffic chaos’ as Worcester Show returns to the city after last month’s gridlock. Barbourne residents have concerns about traffic after the A38 and neighbouring roads became gridlocked during last month’s Monster Truck Mayhem event. However, Worcester City Council is working with traffic experts to ensure the roads run smoothly. Councillor Karen Lewing said the congestion […] Read more »
Electric vehicle charging plan ‘doesn’t work for Worcester’ 31 July 2024 / 20 August 2024 by Patrick PARTS of Worcester could miss out on electric vehicle charging points because of options not being considered by the county council. That’s the view of city council officers and councillors, who say a lack of off-street parking in the city means there are limited solutions available. Worcestershire County Council’s cabinet approved draft plans for a […] Read more »
