Decisions made on dog control and street drinking orders 22 March 2024 by Patrick An order aimed at tackling alcohol-fuelled anti-social behaviour in the city centre helps de-escalate situations, councillors have heard. An alcohol PSPO (public space protection order) and another targeting dog control were due to expire this year. But both are being extended by Worcester City Council following a public consultation. A separate city centre PSPO banning […] Read more »
City and County Council secures funding electric vehicle research 20 March 2024 by Patrick A £25,000 grant has been secured to fund a research project into council vehicles going electric. The grant, secured by Worcester City Council and Worcestershire County Council, has been provided by the Midlands Net Zero Hub to help the councils in meeting their net zero goals. The evaluation will examine whether the depot at Warndon, […] Read more »
Mayor of Worcester commends Zipyard for community impact 20 March 2024 / 20 March 2024 by Patrick Mayor of Worcester, Cllr Louis Stephen, has commended a clothing repair business on their local impact. After a successful trouser repair at Zipyard, Cllr Stephen said: “It often feels like we have become a throw away society, so I’m really pleased to acknowledge this very successful business. “The Zipyard have created many local jobs, people […] Read more »
MAYOR’S WEEK: 10 – 16 MARCH 2024 16 March 2024 / 16 March 2024 by Patrick In recent years, the term “fast fashion” has become synonymous with affordable and trendy clothing, churned out at lightning speed to meet consumer demand. However, behind the facade of convenience and low prices lie a host of negative issues that have far-reaching consequences for both people and the planet. The industry is notorious for its […] Read more »
Worcester Council forces sale of dilapidated property left empty for a decade 15 March 2024 / 15 March 2024 by Matthew The city council have forced the sale of a dilapidated and neglected Worcester property which had been empty for around a decade and had been subject to reports of an alleged vermin infestation.The property on Chestnut Walk was also blighted by hugely overgrown vegetation in the garden and had a hole in its roof. But […] Read more »
Worcester bike security event follows ‘spate of thefts’ 14 March 2024 / 15 March 2024 by Patrick Read more »
