MAYOR’S WEEK: 14 – 20 APRIL 2024
Last weekend I attended a charity event for Worcestershire’s Children First fostering service. It was an event organised by Kyle Daisley, Chairman of Worcestershire County Council. I’ve attended many charity events during my Mayoral year. Every event is a chance to learn something new. We heard about how foster parents help and support the most […]
Green Councillors support walking to school
Dear Editor We are writing in support of national charity Living Streets’ call to see 60% of children walking to school by 2029. Fewer than half of primary school aged children walk to school in England, this is a drop from 70% a generation ago. When we design streets for children, we create places that […]
Worcester fans react to potential County Cricket New Road move
WORCESTER cricket fans are reeling after it was revealed County Cricket may soon be played away from the city’s iconic New Road due to ‘unprecedented’ flooding and concerns over the long-term future of its famous tenants. Chiefs at Worcestershire County Cricket Club have revealed it is exploring every option, including a move away from New […]
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Green Party Candidate for PCC election 2024
Green councillors showing their support for the Green Party West Mercia PCC candidate Julian Dean when he visited Worcester. Voters will elect a PCC on Thursday, May 2, the same day as the local elections. West Mercia is the fourth largest geographic police force area in England and Wales and covers three counties – Worcestershire, […]
Green councillors frustrated by the continuing mouldy and damp homes in Worcester
Green councillors Hannah Cooper and Karen Lewing have been visiting homes in the Arboretum where private tenants have damp or mould but are very worried about complaining. Hannah says, ‘In February, I raised my concern for extensive black mould in the communal staircase of a residential building in the Arboretum managed by a private landlord. […]
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Mayor’s week 7 -13 April 2024
I had the pleasure of giving some of the Worcester Wheels volunteers a much-deserved Mayoral ‘thank you for everything you do’ tour of the Guildhall. Worcester Wheels helps older and less able-bodied people get around the city to attend hospital appointments and social events where the cost of a taxi would be prohibitive. Their work […]
Lansdowne Park Seesaw Swings Back into Action Thanks to Local Councillors!
Local families in Lansdowne Park have been rejoicing as a beloved seesaw has been brought back to life after years of being out of action. Previously surrounded by Heras fencing, the metal seesaw has been repaired and is now ready for playful adventures. This successful outcome is thanks to the dedicated efforts of Arboretum Ward […]
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Our 2024 -2028 manifesto
Worcester Green Party’s 2024 -2028 manifesto is now live.To view this, please click on this link […]
Green party hopes for record number of seats in England local elections
The Green party has said it is confident that its candidates will hold a record number of seats after next month’s local elections in England, but also opened up the possibility of cooperating with other parties during the general election and with Labour if it wins power in Westminster. Launching its local election campaign in […]
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World Autism Acceptance Week
To celebrate World Autism Acceptance Week, we asked Cllr Neil Laurenson to share his thoughts on his own autistic experience and his hopes for the future. What does World Autism Acceptance Week mean to you personally, and why do you think it’s important to highlight the diversity of autistic experiences?My opinion about World Autism Acceptance Week […]
Mayor’s blog: Volunteering can be so rewarding
My time as Mayor is rapidly coming to an end. I’ve met with dozens of community groups and attended several major events in Worcester which simply could not function without the support of volunteers. People who volunteer tell me that they do it because they want to make a difference. However, what has also really […]
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Mayor has a TOP morning
It was a pleasure to be invited to the TOP Networking Worcester City group meeting at Kingsway House on Forgate Street on Friday 22nd March. The energy in the room was palpable! Nearly 40 local businesses, representing a wonderful cross-section of Worcester’s economy, filled the room. I heard from an accountant, a photographer, an estate agent, a […]
