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05 January 2023
Plans for Worcester’s new arts venue positively received
Plans for an exciting new arts venue in the heart of Worcester city centre were revealed at a public consultation event in the Guildhall this week, receiving dozens of positive comments.The ambitious proposals will transform the Angel Place area, attracting world-class arts, music, and comedy act...
20 December 2022
Book tells the stories of Worcester’s past through photos and memories
A new book containing photos of old Worcester tells the stories of the city's past through the memories of those who lived and worked in the area.Worcester Life Stories – In The Words Of Local People has been compiled by Worcester City Council's Historic Environment Record Officer Sheena Payne-Lu...
19 December 2022
Supporting rough sleepers at Christmas
With Christmas nearly here, Worcester City Council is asking residents to let them know if they spot anyone sleeping rough on the city's streets.Anyone who does spot a rough sleeper is urged to tell the Streetlink service via the Streetlink website or by calling 0300 500 0914. Streetlin...
16 December 2022
City Council supports free kids’ meals at Christmas and funds cost of living schemes
Worcester City Council is making free meal vouchers available over the Christmas period to nursery and sixth form children who qualify for free school meals. The City Council will use part of the £190,000 Household Support Fund cash it has received from the Government to pay for the vouchers. Se...
14 December 2022
Worcester’s free Christmas bus is a festive success
The free day of festive bus travel in Worcester on Saturday 10 December proved to be a big hit with city shoppers and out-of-town visitors.A total of 6,978 passengers who would normally have had to pay for bus travel took advantage of the offer, jointly run by Worcester City Council and First Bus...