‘Crucial’ work for young people should not be lost in merger 18 February 2025 / 18 February 2025 by patrickvs A city councillor has pledged to support the needs of children and young people during the restructuring of local government in South Worcestershire. Katie Collier, Green councillor for Leopard Hill, has called for “crucial” work done by the city council to not be lost when it becomes part of a unitary authority by April 2028. She […] Read more »
Worcester parks set for makeover with wildlife-friendly habitats 16 February 2025 / 16 February 2025 by patrickvs Parks in Worcester are set to undergo a makeover. This is thanks to a successful application for a Natural Networks grant by Worcester City Council, with the funding to be used to enhance green spaces and create wildlife-friendly habitats. As part of the project, council staff and volunteers have started planting various bulbs and shrubs […] Read more »
Worcester hospital parking ‘horrific’ as petition handed in 14 February 2025 / 14 February 2025 by patrickvs Council bosses will allow some NHS staff to park at ’empty’ County Hall after discussions with NHS partners. It comes at a time when nearly 2,000 people signed a petition calling for urgent action, led by the daughter of a seriously ill patient. Cllr Katie Collier of the Green Party handed in the petition to […] Read more »
‘Dangerous’ manhole on Gregory’s Mill Street fixed 14 February 2025 / 14 February 2025 by patrickvs A “dangerous” manhole that posed a risk to residents who could fall into it has been fixed. The manhole on Gregory’s Mill Street and Raglan Street was spotted on Tuesday (February 11) without a cover. This led councillor Alex Mace to raise concerns about the issue, fearing it could result in pedestrians falling into the hole. He said: “I saw a […] Read more »
The Fairway in Worcester so bad it damages our cars 10 February 2025 / 14 February 2025 by patrickvs ‘FORGOTTEN’ neighbours have criticised the terrible state of an unfinished road including drain covers which damage their cars whenever they drive over them. Frustrated residents living at The Fairway, off Tolladine Road in Worcester, have attacked the poor state of the road and pavements and say the entire road looks ‘a mess’ and is ‘depressing’. A spokesperson for […] Read more »
Lark Hill Road in Worcester collapsing wall dangers 6 February 2025 / 14 February 2025 by patrickvs A precarious ‘collapsing wall’ is causing concerns for neighbours over fears the entire bank could fall down and leave someone ‘badly injured’. A community campaigner has raised concerns over the safety of a wall and bank on Lark Hill Road off London Road in Worcester. A path is still sealed off by barriers while nearby steps are described as having […] Read more »
