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09 March 2022
City Council takes to pedal power to help keep Worcester moving
Worcester City Council's team of civil enforcement officers are now travelling by bike to swiftly resolve issues at traffic and parking hotspots.The move has been introduced as part of the City Council's environmental sustainability strategy, which aims for Worcester to be carbon neutral by 2030....
08 March 2022
Ukraine: joint statement from Worcester City Council’s party leaders
There can be no one in Worcester who is unmoved by the plight of Ukraine at this terrible time. Our city and county are home to a strong and proud Eastern European population and we know that they will stand with us when we say that our hearts go out to the people of Ukraine. Many refugees from t...
08 March 2022
Worcester to hold candle-lit vigil for the people of Ukraine
A candle-lit vigil will be held in Worcester on Thursday to show support for and solidarity with the people of Ukraine.The event will take place in Cathedral Square for 30 minutes from 7pm and people from all the city's communities are welcome to attend.The Knife Angel, the National Monument Agai...
03 March 2022
Worcester food businesses urged to cut out single-use plastics
Worcester City Council is encouraging local cafes, takeaways and restaurants to take action now in the light of Government proposals to phase out single-use plastic plates, cutlery, polystyrene cups and food and beverage containers.According to estimates, England uses 1.1 billion single-use plate...
03 March 2022
City Council acts to tackle untidy empty homes in Worcester
Worcester City Council has taken action to tidy up four empty and neglected properties in the city over the past 12 months.The work has included the removal of household waste the and the clearance of very overgrown gardens, in an effort to prevent the houses becoming a blight on their neighbourh...