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23 July 2024
Business plan revealed for Worcester’s new Scala arts centre
Worcester’s new arts centre, Scala in Angel Street, is set to bring people together to make the city a more creative and inspiring place to live, so that people’s lives are enriched.
The aim is set out in a draft business plan drawn up by Worcester City Council officers and a ‘...
23 July 2024
99-year lease for Worcester's Swan Theatre on agenda
Councillors are to be asked to agree to a new 99-year lease of The Swan Theatre to the Worcester Theatres charity, to secure the building’s future as an entertainment venue.
The peppercorn lease would mean that the charity only pays £1 a year to continue to operate in the Worcester C...
17 July 2024
Green Flag Award accolades for Worcester public spaces
Five parks and open green spaces in Worcester have once again been awarded the prestigious Green Flag.
The Green Flag award is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces, and Worcester’s five awards are testament to the dedication and hard work of park volunteers and Worcest...
17 July 2024
Digital skills boost thanks to refurbishment
Refurbishment work has created a new digital skills space at a Worcester community centre.
The Green Community Hub, at the heart of Dines Green, has undergone a transformation and is now fitted with a digital skills area for local community to utilise.
This Hub is the first of five in Worcester...
15 July 2024
Tennis courts free to use thanks to council scheme
Following the conclusion of Wimbledon this weekend Worcester City Council is serving up 385 hours of free tennis.
In partnership with provider Freedom Leisure, the Council is making tennis courts at Cripplegate Park and Gheluvelt Park free to use at set times on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays...