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25 March 2021
The race is on for local elections
Local elections have officially begun, with candidates of all parties hoping to secure Worcester residents' votes on Thursday May 6. Formal notices have been published for the three elections taking place in the city – for city councillors, county councillors and the Police and Crime Commissioner...
24 March 2021
City Council secures financial boost for Worcester’s leisure centres
Worcester City Council has successfully secured a grant from Sport England's National Leisure Recovery Fund to help support the re-opening of the city's three leisure centres.The Council will use the £214,000 grant to continue supporting its leisure partner, Freedom Leisure, in providing a full r...
22 March 2021
Young people to be at heart of future City Council decisions
A Young Person's Champion is to be appointed to Worcester City Council, putting issues such as child poverty, youth employment and young people's well-being at the heart of future decision-making.The decision, which was made following a motion presented by Cllr Joy Squires to Full Council on 23 F...
22 March 2021
Creatives sought to celebrate landmark 400th anniversary of Worcester City Charter
On 2 October 1621, James I put his seal to the Charter that granted Worcester the rights and constitution which still form the basis for modern governance of the city today. A Charter Festival is planned during 2021 - and commissions are being offered for artworks inspired by significant aspects ...
19 March 2021
Soldiers join Mayor for litter-pick
Local soldiers have joined the Mayor of Worcester to help carry out a litter pick at Worcester's Astwood Cemetery.Staff from the Army Recruitment office in Foregate Street volunteered to help out at the site, as part of their support for Keep Britain Tidy's Great British Spring Clean campaign.The...