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08 March 2022
Worcester to hold candle-lit vigil for the people of Ukraine
A candle-lit vigil will be held in Worcester on Thursday to show support for and solidarity with the people of Ukraine.The event will take place in Cathedral Square for 30 minutes from 7pm and people from all the city's communities are welcome to attend.The Knife Angel, the National Monument Agai...
03 March 2022
Worcester food businesses urged to cut out single-use plastics
Worcester City Council is encouraging local cafes, takeaways and restaurants to take action now in the light of Government proposals to phase out single-use plastic plates, cutlery, polystyrene cups and food and beverage containers.According to estimates, England uses 1.1 billion single-use plate...
03 March 2022
City Council acts to tackle untidy empty homes in Worcester
Worcester City Council has taken action to tidy up four empty and neglected properties in the city over the past 12 months.The work has included the removal of household waste the and the clearance of very overgrown gardens, in an effort to prevent the houses becoming a blight on their neighbourh...
25 February 2022
Knife Angel arrives in Worcester with message of hope
The Knife Angel, the National Monument Against Violence and Aggression, will be in Worcester for the month of March 2022, to spread its message of hope for social change.The imposing 27ft-tall statue has been created from over 100,000 knives and blades confiscated by 43 UK police forces. It was d...
25 February 2022
Worcester City Council sets £12.26m budget
Worcester City councillors have approved a £12.26 million net budget for 2022-23, including a range of initiatives to boost the city's economy as the recovery from the Covid pandemic picks up pace.Major initiatives to regenerate parts of the city centre, new play and community facilities, and cel...