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17 February 2023
Have powers to tackle dog fouling in Worcester worked?
Worcester City Council wants your views on whether tougher powers to tackle dog fouling, which were introduced two years ago, have made a difference. A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) was introduced for Worcester in July 2018 and expires in July 2021. Its main purpose was to: red...
17 February 2023
£17.9m boost to regenerate Worcester’s city centre
A major regeneration of Worcester's city centre is set to go ahead, after a bid by the City Council secured £17.9 million.The investment has been awarded from the Government's Future High Streets Fund, with the announcement made today (26 December 2020) by Communities Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenr...
17 February 2023
Take winter action to deter gulls from nesting in New Year
Worcester residents and business owners are being urged to take action over the winter months to prevent gulls from nesting on their properties in the Spring."The first step is to remove any nests and nesting materials from your property before the gulls return to Worcester in March and April," s...
17 February 2023
Wildflower haven to be created near city centre
A future haven for wildflowers is being created at Cherry Orchard Nature Reserve (WR5 3DH), close to Worcester city centre.The City Council has joined forces with the Warwickshire & West Mercia Community Rehabilitation Company (www.wwmcrc.co.uk) to reclaim a large area of the Reserve which ha...
17 February 2023
Worcester set to bid for £28m to transform city
Worcester councillors are expected to be asked to approve a plan to bid for almost £28m when the Council's Policy & Resources Committee meets next week.Worcester City Council will submit a bid to Government's £3.6 billion Towns Fund at the end of January, setting out how a potential £27.9m in...