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14 July 2023
Worcester Show has 1980s theme
Dig out your legwarmers and shoulder pads, grab your Sony Walkman - and get ready for Worcester Show, which this year has a 1980s theme!With less than a month to go until the big day, Worcester City Council's Community Engagement Team and an army of dedicated volunteers have been busy organising ...
13 July 2023
Plan unveiled for new walking and cycling route linking Worcester city centre and Shrub Hill
Plans have been unveiled to create an improved walking and cycling link between the city centre and the area around Shrub Hill railway station.
A planning application has been submitted to create a new five-metre wide pathway between Pheasant Street, opposite the Asda car park, to Padmore Stre...
11 July 2023
Heat network unleashes potential for renewable energy from river
Buildings in Worcester could benefit from an underground heat network powered by the River Severn – subject to the outcome of a proposed study.A heat network or district heating scheme supplies heat in the form of hot water from a central source to numerous consumers, either business or domestic,...
11 July 2023
Renovation plans for Astwood Crematorium
Detailed designs for the modernisation and refurbishment of Astwood Crematorium are to be drawn up, if councillors back the scheme. An initial study carried out earlier this year has ruled out the possibilities of building a new crematorium elsewhere and it is instead likely that the current faci...
05 July 2023
Action to improve safety of rented homes in Worcester
Privately rented self-contained flats in converted houses in Worcester are set to be checked to ensure they meet safety standards, including adequate heating and fire safety measures.
Housing officers from Worcester City Council are working in five areas of the city to find privately rented ho...