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23 January 2023
New grant available for Worcester retail businesses
Worcester City Council has launched a new grant to help businesses and organisations which are either moving into empty premises or looking to make improvements to their existing building.The Retail Enhancement Grant will help fund interior renovations as well as improving the frontages and acces...
20 January 2023
Have your say on the future of outdoor play in Worcester
Children, young people and their parents and carers are being asked for their views on the outdoor spaces they use or would like to use in Worcester.Worcester City Council has launched a consultation and is urging residents to voice their opinions on play areas for children and social spaces for ...
19 January 2023
Have your say on proposed new licensing rules for Houses in Multiple Occupation
Worcester residents are invited to have their say on the expansion of additional licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupancy (HMOs) in the city.A House in Multiple Occupancy is defined as a property where three or more people in two or more households share a basic amenity such as a toilet, a bath...
18 January 2023
Councillors to consider steps to address costs of running Worcester’s leisure centres
Worcester city councillors are to be asked to support a range of measures to tackle the increased running costs at the city's three leisure centres, to ensure that residents will continue to have access to sport, fitness and exercise facilities.The proposals are in response to the recent rises in...
17 January 2023
Car park prices increase considered, to support services to Worcester residents
Worcester city councillors are to be asked to consider the first increase in car park charges in 14 years, in order to ensure services can continue to be delivered to residents.Prices at the 14 car parks operated by Worcester City Council have not gone up since 2009, and the Environment Committee...