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17 February 2023
How will you vote in May’s local elections?
Worcester residents are being encouraged to think about how they want to vote in the local elections in May. Three elections will take place in the city on Thursday May 6, with voters asked to choose their County Councillor, the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Mercia and – in some areas o...
17 February 2023
Census 2021 – Ensuring the big decisions are made on the best information
Census 2021 will be key to making sure the big decisions across Worcestershire and the whole country on the future of our hospitals, schools, transport and other public services, following the pandemic and EU exit, are based on the best information possible.Run by the Office for National Statisti...
17 February 2023
Strong support for proposed measures to tackle anti-social behaviour in Worcester city centre
Worcester residents have shown strong support for proposed new measures to discourage the intentional feeding of gulls, aggressive begging, and dangerous cycling and skateboarding in the city centre.The City Council has proposed the introduction of a new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) that ...
17 February 2023
Supporting rough sleepers at Christmas
With Christmas nearly here, Worcester City Council is asking city 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 at www.streetlink.org.uk or by calling 0300 500 0914. Streetlink help ...
17 February 2023
COVID: Enhanced Grants for Worcester businesses affected by Tier Two rules
A range of grants for Worcester businesses affected by the city's Tier Two regulations are now available from the City Council. Businesses that have had to close under the current rules can get support, as can those that are still open but which have been impacted by Tier Two in other ways. The ...