Ex-mayor ‘misused position in works dispute’
A SENIOR councillor and former mayor of Worcester faces possible suspension from the city council after an investigation found evidence he misused his position.
Why is housing chief paid more than the PM?
ANGER has erupted over the pay of a Worcester housing charity boss who earns almost 50 per cent more than the Prime Minister after a £16,000 pay rise.
First view of new surgery
THIS is the new £6.75 million Worcester GP surgery that it is hoped will ease pressure on the county’s hospitals.
Report warns that a 'tsunami' of highways problems is looming
A NEW report suggests Worcestershire faces a “tsunami” of road problems over the coming years after the state of the county’s crumbling highways becomes clear.
Stolen: £15,000 river rescue boat used by volunteers
FLOOD and river rescue volunteers have been left stunned after thieves stole their £15,000 rescue boat from outside a house in Worcester.
Mindless thieves steal rescue boat
A £15,000 powerboat used for rescue missions along the River Severn has been stolen from outside a house in Worcester.
Bus firm will cut fares on key route
A BUS firm has bowed to pressure from competitors and council leaders and will review fare prices along a key route in Worcester.
Log on to see exactly what your councillor has claimed
WORCESTERSHIRE people will be able to see just what their county councillors collect in expenses each month after members agreed to publish all future claims online.
Shelved Guildhall report was ‘not a waste of money’
CITY council leaders have denied wasting taxpayers’ money on a shelved report into the future of the Worcester’s Guildhall, claiming the building now faces a “renaissance” as an events venue.
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Councillor must return duplicate expenses money
A LEADING member of Worcestershire County Council has had to repay expenses after it was revealed he put in duplicate claims on eight separate occasions.
