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01 June 2024
Worcester’s £5 million Levelling-Up plans revealed
Proposals for how Worcester City Council could spend £5 million of Levelling-Up funding for cultural projects in the city have been revealed.
The funding was announced by the Government in March as part of the Spring Budget, with the Council given a deadline of 10 May to submit its plans f...
01 June 2024
Time is running out to make sure you are registered to vote in Worcester’s elections
Worcester residents are being urged to ensure they're registered to vote by the deadline of 16 April so that they can have their say in the local elections on Thursday 2 May.
The elections are for all 35 seats on Worcester City Council ...
01 June 2024
Funding success for swimming pool solar panels
A local council is celebrating following the announcement of a successful funding bid.
Worcester City Council has been awarded £195,000 from the Government's Swimming Pool Support Fund (SPSF) to add solar panels to the roof of Perdiswell Leisure Centre, a...
01 June 2024
Planning go-ahead for Worcester’s new arts venue
Planning permission has been given to create a new multi-purpose arts venue within two historic buildings in the heart of Worcester.
Worcester City Council's Planning Committee has unanimously granted permission for the full redesign and internal refurbishment of the Scala and Corn Exchange buil...
01 June 2024
The race is on for Worcester City Council elections
Local elections have officially begun, with candidates of all political colours hoping to secure Worcester residents' votes on Thursday May 2.
Formal notices have been published for the City Council elections, marking the official start of the contests.
Voters will, for the first time, be votin...