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29 August 2024
Discover historic tales behind Worcester buildings – for free!
Worcester’s historic buildings will be opening their doors to the public for free next month, allowing tales of their past to be told.
Worcester Heritage Open Days, running between 6 and 15 September, will see free guided tours and activities held in some of the city’s oldest buildin...
29 August 2024
Don’t lose your vote – residents urged to check voter registration details
Worcester residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them.
The City Council is writing to all households in the city, asking residents
to keep the electoral register up to date, to identify who risks losin...
28 August 2024
Free tennis courts scheme proves a hit
A Worcester City Council scheme which provided free tennis courts this summer has been a resounding success.
In partnership with provider Freedom Leisure, the Council made tennis courts at Cripplegate Park and Gheluvelt Park free to use at set times for five weeks between 17 July and 18 August.
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22 August 2024
Pump House to be given new lease of life
An iconic Worcester building is set to be given a new lease of life.
Local coffee shop Wayland’s Yard has been offered the lease to the Pump House in Gheluvelt Park following a successful marketing process.
As landlords, Worcester City Council has agreed to lease out the 19th-Century buil...
15 August 2024
Community games area given refurbishment
A popular games area in Worcester is a hive of activity after being refurbished ready for the summer holidays.
The multi-use games area at the Horizon Community Hub off Midland Road has been fitted with a new playing surface and improved equipment.
The play area – operated by Worcester Co...