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16 February 2023
VJ Day 75th anniversary to be marked in Worcester
The Mayor of Worcester will lead a ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of VJ Day (Victory in Japan), the day on which the Second World War finally came to an end, on Saturday 15 August.Councillor Jo Hodges will open the event at 11am at the Guildhall in High Street. It will include prayers, poe...
16 February 2023
£20 million paid out in lifeline to Worcester businesses
Nearly 1,500 Worcester businesses have received payments totalling approximately £20 million through three central Government COVID grant funds since the lockdown began in March.Worcester City Council has processed payments to 1,435 Worcester businesses through the Small Business Grants Fund and ...
16 February 2023
Warning of loan shark dangers in Worcester
Worcester City Council is supporting a national campaign to prevent vulnerable people falling victim to loan sharks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continued economic uncertainty during the pandemic, with many people facing redundancy, means loan sharks may look to take advantage of people in a vul...
16 February 2023
Have your say on measures to tackle anti-social behaviour in Worcester city centre
Worcester residents are being asked for their views on proposed new measures to discourage the intentional feeding of gulls, aggressive begging, and dangerous cycling and skateboarding in the city centre.The City Council plans to introduce a new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) that would giv...
16 February 2023
The gates are open! Walking and cycling path links The Hive and The Arches - Worcester
A significant milestone has been reached today in the development of the £4.5m The Arches – Worcester project, with the opening of the gates next to The Hive to create a new walking and cycling pathway.The new route creates a quick and easy way to get from the River Severn to the growing number o...