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06 April 2023
Worcester residents need photo ID to vote at elections in May
For the first time, residents in Worcester will need to show photographic identification (ID) to vote at the City Council elections in May. Residents are being urged to make sure they are ready to vote by checking they have the right form of ID.A wide range of photo identification can be accepted...
05 April 2023
The race is on for Worcester City Council elections
Local elections have officially begun, with candidates of all parties hoping to secure Worcester residents' votes on Thursday May 4. Formal notices have been published for the City Council elections, marking the official start of the contests.Voters will be going to the polls in 11 of the city's ...
31 March 2023
Mayor unveils revamped memorial to Worcestershire soldiers who died in First World War
The Mayor of Worcester has led the unveiling and rededication of a memorial in Belgium to Worcestershire soldiers who lost their lives in the Battle of Gheluvelt during the First World War.Councillor Adrian Gregson led a Worcestershire delegation to Geluveld, Zonnebeke on Friday March 24 for the ...
30 March 2023
When to put your bins out in Worcester this Easter
Domestic bin collections in Worcester will run as normal over the Easter holiday. There will be no changes to collection days.If you need to check which day your black or green bin will be collected you can use the City Council's bin round look-up service. Don't forget to make sure your bins are ...
28 March 2023
Have your say on proposed taxi licensing changes aimed at reducing carbon emissions across the city
Taxi drivers and passengers are being asked for their views on plans to change licensing rules to reduce carbon emissions across the city.Worcester City Council is the licensing authority for taxis and private hire vehicles and is working with local taxi operators with the aim of making it more c...