New Street Sign In Camden Place After Local Councillor’s Campaign
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 […]
Read More… from New Street Sign In Camden Place After Local Councillor’s Campaign
Mayor’s Diary: Strong women are key to film industry
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. […]
Read More… from Mayor’s Diary: Strong women are key to film industry
Cars attacked and damaged in Arboretum and Claines
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 […]
Read More… from Cars attacked and damaged in Arboretum and Claines
Rallying call for greater government aid to combat Worcester floods
A RALLYING call has been made to Worcester councillors to unite in a plea for greater help to better tackle the devastating floods which have long plagued the Faithful City. The calls for government aid come from Green Party Coun Karen Lewing and follow last month’s latest washout, caused by Storm Henk, which saw more […]
Read More… from Rallying call for greater government aid to combat Worcester floods
New strategy to protect Worcester’s trees affected by Ash Dieback
A THREE-year plan for managing trees affected by Ash Dieback has been drawn up by Worcester City Council. The council plans to remove or prune trees which pose a health and safety risk, but will try to avoid large scale felling, so that people can continue to enjoy the city’s parks, open spaces and woodlands. […]
Read More… from New strategy to protect Worcester’s trees affected by Ash Dieback
Love the Arbo 2024 casts spell over enchanting Arboretum
THE wild beauty of the natural world was the spellbinding theme of a spectacular window light show which brought magic and a touch of theatre to the dark winter terraces of the Arboretum. This year’s Love the Arbo saw some wild and wonderful window light displays bring a little enchantment and a kaleidoscope of rich colours to brighten dark February […]
Read More… from Love the Arbo 2024 casts spell over enchanting Arboretum
Unprecedented demand for ADHD assessments – trust
Unprecedented demand for ADHD assessments in Worcestershire means people are waiting years to get support. Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care Trust said the county’s Community Paediatrics service faced an “unsustainable pressure” in referrals. Nine-year-old Corey has an ADHD diagnosis and his family said medication had helped him at school. But they say they have […]
Read More… from Unprecedented demand for ADHD assessments – trust
Perry Wood Primary stages whole school history event
CHILDREN stepped back in time to immerse themselves in history during a whole school event. All the children and staff dress up as historical figures at Perry Wood Primary School in Worcester. Prizes were awarded to those with the best thought about costumes, while children took part in workshops throughout the day on Friday (January 19). Mayor […]
Read More… from Perry Wood Primary stages whole school history event
Worcester Council considering regeneration plans for 500 new homes
City councillors are set to mull over plans for a major regeneration of Worcester’s Shrub Hill Quarter. The transformation of the 14-hectare site include more than 500 new homes, new public spaces, and the potential creation of up to 5,000 new jobs in the area. A formal Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) lays out the comprehensive […]
Read More… from Worcester Council considering regeneration plans for 500 new homes
Green Party Deputy Leader visits Worcester Floods
In the wake of recent flooding across Worcester, Zack Polanski, Deputy Leader of the Green Party, visited the city this weekend to hear first-hand from city councillors and campaigners grappling with the devastating impact of the third flood since October. Polanski met with councillors and community activists such as Jon Bodenham, a Cathedral Community Campaigner and Diglis resident, […]
Read More… from Green Party Deputy Leader visits Worcester Floods
Worcester bike bus founder on most inspirational list
A woman who runs a “bike bus” for dozens of people has been named among the UK’s 100 most inspirational women in cycling for this year. Katie Collier, 38, from Worcester, set up the weekly rides in which up to 40 families go to school together. She only picked up cycling again in lockdown, but […]
Read More… from Worcester bike bus founder on most inspirational list
Green living at Pack It In
Join activists, councillors and friends for a re-launch of Pack it in -Zero Waste Living. Owner Phillipa Gilfillan is hosting an evening that will include: Food and drink tasting in her new cafe – a chance to sample vegan food at its best. A short practical talk on going plastic free at home and a […]
