Better buses and active travel key to St Johns future 13 April 2025 / 13 April 2025 by patrickvs A NEW ring road around Worcester would not solve the problem of traffic in the heart of St Johns, but other more cost-efficient means may, a county council candidate has said. County council candidates for the St John’s ward have weighed in in recent weeks over the idea of completing Worcester’s bypass to help relieve […] Read more »
Hallow Road: crossing urgently needed on dangerous road 6 April 2025 / 6 April 2025 by patrickvs THE opening of a new £16 million bridge over the River Severn has led to increased calls for a crossing over a ‘busy and dangerous’ road in Worcester. Emily Colborne lives on Riverview Close and regularly finds herself attempting to cross Hallow Road with her young children but said she often feels unsafe. She said: “We urgently need […] Read more »
Greens express concern over cricket club flooding statement 26 March 2025 / 26 March 2025 by patrickvs Worcester Green Party councillors and campaigners have expressed concern regarding a statement released by Worcestershire County Cricket Club’s CEO Ashley Giles. The statement describes the situation faced by the club due to the increasing incidences of flooding. As well as resulting in matches needing to be played elsewhere, they are causing costly damage to the […] Read more »
New communication board in Gheluvelt park 19 March 2025 / 26 March 2025 by patrickvs Cllr Hannah Cooper is celebrating the installation of a new communication board in Gheluvelt Park, a significant step towards making the park’s play area more inclusive for children with special needs and disabilities. Cllr Cooper first raised the need for this vital resource at her second ever council meeting in 2023, demonstrating her commitment to […] Read more »
Green councillors express astonishment at failure to back solar panels 19 March 2025 by patrickvs Green councillors have said they are astonished with the decision by Labour and Liberal Democrat councillors to vote against the installation of solar panels on the top level of the St Martins Gate car park. The installation would have made a significant contribution towards the city council’s goal of being carbon neutral by 2030. Councillor […] Read more »
Deputy Green Party leader Zack Polanski visits JansenMetco 17 March 2025 / 17 March 2025 by patrickvs THE deputy leader of the Green Party visited a Worcester independent recycling business in a boost for candidates in coming elections. During a visit to Worcester on Saturday (March 8) to support Green Party candidates ahead of the May elections, Zack Polanski, Deputy Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, visited recycling business JansenMetco […] Read more »
