Worcester Green Party
Housing
7 March 2024 / 15 March 2024 by Patrick
The council is appealing to people who own empty homes to bring them back to use as rented accommodation. Worcester City Council’s plea comes as part of its ongoing initiative offering a council tax premium to discourage people from letting homes sit empty for two years or longer. The announcement coincides with National Empty Homes […]
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Environment
22 February 2024 / 15 March 2024 by Patrick
Worcester is to ask for more flood prevention and recovery support from the government. City councillors said more funding is needed to deal with the aftermath of floods as they become “more frequent and more severe”. Members said the level of financial support currently on offer from the government is “not adequate” and that “sometimes no funding […]
News Transport
19 February 2024 / 19 February 2024 by Patrick
Green Party community campaigner Alex Macepresses County Council to trial School Streetsin Worcester Green Party community campaigner Alex Macepresses County Council to trial School Streetsin Worcester Green Party community campaigner Alex Macepresses County Council to trial School Streetsin Worcester Worcester Green Party community campaigner Alex Mace spoke at the Worcestershire County Council full council meeting […]
News
18 February 2024 / 15 March 2024 by Patrick
Relief filled the air of Camden Place in the Arboretum ward last week as two brand new street signs were finally installed, marking the culmination of a two-year campaign by local councillor Hannah Cooper. Residents of Camden Place have long grappled with the challenge of its inconspicuous location, often leading to confusion and frustration for […]
IN the captivating world of cinema, a concerning trend persists – the low representation of strong leading women both on screen and in roles behind the camera. Despite strides in gender equality, female filmmakers still face significant hurdles entering the industry. Societal norms and institutional biases perpetuate the stereotype that filmmaking is a male-dominated field. […]
15 February 2024 / 15 February 2024 by Patrick
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 […]