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26 October 2021
Plans afoot to celebrate landmark 2022 events in style
City councillors are reviewing proposals to ensure Worcester makes the most of two landmark events in 2022: The Queen's Platinum Jubilee and the Birmingham Commonwealth Games (28 July – 8 August). At Worcester City Council's Place and Economic Development Committee meeting on 1 November, councill...
26 October 2021
New action plan to tackle gull numbers in Worcester
A comprehensive action plan to reduce the numbers of gulls nesting in Worcester next year is to be considered by councillors, including boosting spending by £40,000. The creation of three gull nest exclusion zones, subsidising property owners to make their buildings "gull-proof" and campaigning f...
22 October 2021
Charter 400 artist commissions go on display
Three new artworks, commissioned through the Charter 400 project, have gone on public display across Worcester this half-term and will be on display until December. Each artwork tells the story of Worcester's past and present.Adrian Gregson, County and Diocesan Archivist and Charter 400 Project M...
15 October 2021
Worcester residents urged to take up offer to insulate homes and generate solar power for free
A Worcester resident is urging others to make the most of an offer to insulate homes and generate solar power for free.Ken Digger, who lives in Himbleton Road, Worcester, recently had solar panels fitted on the south-facing property of the home he owns – with the entire cost covered through...
15 October 2021
New electric charging points in Worcester
Twelve new electric car charging points are now available in Worcester's St Martin's Gate car park – and under a special introductory offer, users will not need to pay for parking while they power up their vehicles.Worcester City Council has installed the chargers as the latest step in its Enviro...