Worcester City Council

The event will feature a range of European activities and performances, including a Bulgarian dance troupe (pictured)

Worcester City Council

Festival to celebrate all things European

Mayor of Worcester, Cllr Louis Stephen, declared the work on the all-weather pitch at Perdiswell Leisure Centre underway

Mayor of Worcester, Cllr Louis Stephen, declared the work on the all-weather pitch at Perdiswell Leisure Centre underway

Worcester City Council

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Mayor launches work on new all-weather pitch

Voters will have to cast votes for multiple candidates for the first time

Voters will have to cast votes for multiple candidates for the first time

Local Elections 2024

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Worcester voters reminded of voting changes ahead of Local Elections

MOULD: Cllr Karen Lewing, a Green councillor (pictured) has raised the issue of mould and damp in homes in the Arboretum together with Hannah Cooper and Neil Laurenson

MOULD: Cllr Karen Lewing, a Green councillor (pictured) has raised the issue of mould and damp in homes in the Arboretum together with Hannah Cooper and Neil Laurenson

Worcester City Council

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'Too afraid to complain': black mould fears of city tenants in private homes

MEETING: Cllr Alan Amos says he attended a meeting with planning officers at the former Zig Zag nightclub site in St John's in Worcester

MEETING: Cllr Alan Amos says he attended a meeting with planning officers at the former Zig Zag nightclub site in St John's in Worcester

Worcester City Council

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Future of city's fire-gutted nightclub site raised with planners

THRILLED: Caffe Bolero in St Nicholas Street has earned a 5 star hygiene rating from Worcester City Council (Image: Caffe Bolero)

THRILLED: Caffe Bolero in St Nicholas Street has earned a 5 star hygiene rating from Worcester City Council (Image: Caffe Bolero)

Delight over city centre cafe's 5 star food hygiene rating

WORK: Ketch Caravan Park where hardstanding sections have now appeared

WORK: Ketch Caravan Park where hardstanding sections have now appeared

Worcester City Council

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Work accelerating at deserted city caravan park after 'evictions'

The deadline to register to vote ahead of the Local Elections on Thursday, May 2, is on Tuesday (April 16)

The deadline to register to vote ahead of the Local Elections on Thursday, May 2, is on Tuesday (April 16)

Worcester City Council

Worcester residents urged to register for upcoming local elections

NEW: The fence at the former Zig Zag nightclub in St John's in Worcester

NEW: The fence at the former Zig Zag nightclub in St John's in Worcester

Worcester City Council

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Fire gutted former city nightclub 'eyesore site' suddenly fenced off

SMART: Katrina Paterson of Warndon gives the free bulky waste collection service the thumbs up

SMART: Katrina Paterson of Warndon gives the free bulky waste collection service the thumbs up

Worcester City Council

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'I used free bulky waste collection service' says Warndon mum

FLASHBACK: Protestors against the building of a new drive-thru Starbucks at Elgar Retail Park, pictured last September but Cllr Jill Desayrah says nothing fundamental has changed in the new planning application

FLASHBACK: Protestors against the building of a new drive-thru Starbucks at Elgar Retail Park, pictured last September but Cllr Jill Desayrah says nothing fundamental has changed in the new planning application

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Starbucks drive thru would 'heap misery' on residents as complaint chorus grows

Worcester City Council has closed Copenhagen Street car park

Worcester City Council has closed Copenhagen Street car park

This city car park has now closed for two days - here's why

CLASH: Cllr Amos says he was the lone voice against gulls and dangerous cycling when a committee voted not to extend a public space protection order

CLASH: Cllr Amos says he was the lone voice against gulls and dangerous cycling when a committee voted not to extend a public space protection order

Worcester City Council

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Expect more pesky gulls and selfish cyclists says former mayor

OVERFLOWING: The bin in Pitmaston Park in St John's in Worcester which was branded 'disgraceful' by Cllr Alan Amos

OVERFLOWING: The bin in Pitmaston Park in St John's in Worcester which was branded 'disgraceful' by Cllr Alan Amos

Worcester City Council

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'Poo must be joking!': Smelly overflowing bins in St John's park branded 'a disgrace'

The grant will support research into council vehicles going electric

The grant will support research into council vehicles going electric

Worcester City Council

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£25,000 grant funding to propel councils' move to electric vehicles

Bike Worcester has launched their scheme with the Crowngate.

Bike Worcester has launched their scheme with the Crowngate.

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New online map shows where cyclists can park bikes across Worcester

It will now offer six fully serviced offices for the first time

It will now offer six fully serviced offices for the first time

Worcester City Council

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Councillor Robyn Norfolk welcomes The Kiln expansion plans

UGLY: Rubbish dumped in the gap where Zig Zag night club used to be at 79 St John's in Worcester

UGLY: Rubbish dumped in the gap where Zig Zag night club used to be at 79 St John's in Worcester

Worcester City Council

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When is something going to be done about ugly eyesore at site of former nightclub?

COMPLAINT: Mehmet Ince has been handed numerous fines by Worcester City Council

COMPLAINT: Mehmet Ince has been handed numerous fines by Worcester City Council

Worcester City Council

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'Overzealous traffic wardens are targeting me - one even threw ticket in car window'

MUDDY: The path in Perdiswell Park

MUDDY: The path in Perdiswell Park

Worcester City Council

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Welcome to Worcester's muddiest 'bog' path as wheelchair users struggle

Jabbar Riaz chairs Worcester City Council's Communities Committee, which will review the PSPOs

Jabbar Riaz chairs Worcester City Council's Communities Committee, which will review the PSPOs

Worcester City Council

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Councillors to review PSPOs after public consultation

An artist's impression of the proposed two-storey home in Barneshall Avenue, Worcester

An artist's impression of the proposed two-storey home in Barneshall Avenue, Worcester

Worcester City Council

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Two-storey dwelling and double garage proposed by Worcester resident

MISSION: Edward Kimberley visited the site to see - and hear - for himself the scale of the problem at Elgar Retail Park in Blackpole and now he wants Worcestershire Regulatory Services to have more powers to address noise issues in future

MISSION: Edward Kimberley visited the site to see - and hear - for himself the scale of the problem at Elgar Retail Park in Blackpole and now he wants Worcestershire Regulatory Services to have more powers to address noise issues in future

Worcester City Council

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'Toothless' regulator needs powers to fight retail park noise hell says activist

The council has begun forcing sales of neglected properties

The council has begun forcing sales of neglected properties

Worcester City Council

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Council encourages home owners to rent out empty properties

Cllr Robyn Norfolk, Worcester City Council’s member champion for equality, diversity and inclusion and Kate Webb, carer voice team lead with Worcestershire Association of Carers, at the new Changing Places toilet in the Cornmarket

Cllr Robyn Norfolk, Worcester City Council’s member champion for equality, diversity and inclusion and Kate Webb, carer voice team lead with Worcestershire Association of Carers, at the new Changing Places toilet in the Cornmarket

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New accessible toilet facility opens in city centre

WAY TO GO: Recycling rates have dropped in Worcester.

WAY TO GO: Recycling rates have dropped in Worcester.

Worcester City Council

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Recycling rates in Worcester drop despite environmental pledge

ANSWERS: Mayor Louis Stephen believes the city is facing more important issues than whether meat is served at his receptions at Worcester Guildhall

ANSWERS: Mayor Louis Stephen believes the city is facing more important issues than whether meat is served at his receptions at Worcester Guildhall

Worcester City Council

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Mayor dismisses meat ban row as 'ham sandwich gate'

WELCOME: Charles II (Daniel Williams) gives the Royal seal of approval to the 7ft selfie stand outside Worcester Guildhall in the High Street

WELCOME: Charles II (Daniel Williams) gives the Royal seal of approval to the 7ft selfie stand outside Worcester Guildhall in the High Street

Battle of Worcester

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'Selfie with the King anyone?': Royal visitor turns heads as king visits Worcester

REACTION: Worcestershire NFU county adviser Emma Hamer has defended climate friendly farming methods after mayor of Worcester Louis Stephen banned meat from his receptions

REACTION: Worcestershire NFU county adviser Emma Hamer has defended climate friendly farming methods after mayor of Worcester Louis Stephen banned meat from his receptions

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Farmers defend 'climate friendly farming' after Worcester mayor's meat ban

ACTION: Cllr Jill Desayrah has been out and about on Gorse Hill, clearing up the litter at the beauty spot

ACTION: Cllr Jill Desayrah has been out and about on Gorse Hill, clearing up the litter at the beauty spot

Worcester City Council

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Beauty spot blighted by fly-tipping gets a big clean

Inspectors have asked for some evidence documents to be updated

Inspectors have asked for some evidence documents to be updated

Malvern Hills District Council

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Development plan delayed as inspectors ask for updated evidence

Worcester Mayor Councillor Louis Stephen

Worcester Mayor Councillor Louis Stephen

Worcester City Council

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'No meat thanks, we're Greens': 'Discrimination' claim as mayor's receptions ban meat

The University of Worcester has applied to build a temporary car park on St John's Campus

The University of Worcester has applied to build a temporary car park on St John's Campus

Worcester City Council

PLANNING: A round-up of this week's Worcester planning applications

The meeting is open to anyone interested in becoming a Worcester City councillor

The meeting is open to anyone interested in becoming a Worcester City councillor

Worcester City Council

Potential councillors invited to special online briefing

Plans have been revealed for the former Debenham's store to be converted into a hotel

Plans have been revealed for the former Debenham's store to be converted into a hotel

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New plans for Worcester's old Debenhams - what readers have to say

The alterations will apply in the local elections in May

The alterations will apply in the local elections in May

Local Elections

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Ward boundary alterations receive Parliamentary approval ahead of local elections

Phil Hall tried to pay for parking on Commandery Road Car Park on the Ring Go app but received 23 emails that resulted in him being 'overcharged'

Phil Hall tried to pay for parking on Commandery Road Car Park on the Ring Go app but received 23 emails that resulted in him being 'overcharged'

Worcester City Council

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'Nightmare' for driver who used app-only car park once and received 23 emails

40 affordable homes are set to be built on the Sansome Walk swimming pool site

40 affordable homes are set to be built on the Sansome Walk swimming pool site

Affordable housing

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Former swimming pool refurbishment into affordable homes takes step closer

Oksana Viktorova will receive the WEA gold community contribution award at a ceremony at The Guildhall

Oksana Viktorova will receive the WEA gold community contribution award at a ceremony at The Guildhall

Ukrainian mother and council worker to receive gold learning award

The new route would go from Pheasant Street across the canal and along Cromwell Street to connect to Shrub Hill

The new route would go from Pheasant Street across the canal and along Cromwell Street to connect to Shrub Hill

Worcester City Council

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Council makes order to acquire land for new pedestrian and cycling route

The homeowners of 4,000 randomly selected properties across Worcester will receive the survey

The homeowners of 4,000 randomly selected properties across Worcester will receive the survey

Worcester City Council

Prize up for grabs for homeowners that fill in council housing survey

AFTERMATH: Nursery managers Michelle Morris (left) and Chloe Morris of Fairfield Day Nursery after the arson attack

AFTERMATH: Nursery managers Michelle Morris (left) and Chloe Morris of Fairfield Day Nursery after the arson attack

Worcester City Council

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New security fencing after anti-social behaviour and nearby arson attack on nursery

NOISE: Edward Kimberley, a community campaigner, visited Elgar Retail Park to see first hand the scale of the noise problem

NOISE: Edward Kimberley, a community campaigner, visited Elgar Retail Park to see first hand the scale of the noise problem

Worcester City Council

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'Fine them!' over residents' retail park all night noise nightmare

The project will introduce 500 new homes, new public spaces and up to 5,000 jobs

The project will introduce 500 new homes, new public spaces and up to 5,000 jobs

Worcester City Council

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Public consultation launched for city's major regeneration project

The £600,000 grant has been received from the Premier League, the FA and the Government's Football Foundation

The £600,000 grant has been received from the Premier League, the FA and the Government's Football Foundation

England football

Worcester nets £600,000 investment to revamp football facilities

CONCERN: The application to build 28 affordable homes at the old Tolladine Golf Course at Darwin Avenue has been criticised by some residents

CONCERN: The application to build 28 affordable homes at the old Tolladine Golf Course at Darwin Avenue has been criticised by some residents

Worcester City Council

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Controversial plans to build homes on former city golf course back on table

Cllr Karen Lewing, chair of Worcester City Council’s Environment Committee, has stressed the importance of fighting against Ash Dieback

Cllr Karen Lewing, chair of Worcester City Council’s Environment Committee, has stressed the importance of fighting against Ash Dieback

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City council develops three-year action plan against Ash Dieback

Plans for the 14 hectare site would include more the building of than 500 new homes, and the potential creation of up to 5,000 new jobs

Plans for the 14 hectare site would include more the building of than 500 new homes, and the potential creation of up to 5,000 new jobs

Worcester City Council

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City regeneration project to build 500 new homes being considered by council

Worcester City Council, The Museum of Royal Worcester and Royal Porcelain Works commissioned Musson+Retallick for the project

Worcester City Council, The Museum of Royal Worcester and Royal Porcelain Works commissioned Musson+Retallick for the project

Worcester City Council

Residents invited to 'meet the artists' behind Worcester's public art scheme

CONCERNS: Cllr Lynn Denham has raised concerns at multiple levels about RAAC at County Hall in Worcester

CONCERNS: Cllr Lynn Denham has raised concerns at multiple levels about RAAC at County Hall in Worcester

Worcester City Council

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'Why such long delays sorting out unsafe concrete at County Hall?'

HISTORIC: Scala Theatre in Worcester

HISTORIC: Scala Theatre in Worcester

Worcester City Council

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Plans of multi-purpose arts venue in Worcester revealed

STAND: Paul Walters, chairman of St Peter's Parish Council, made the feelings of the parish council very clear over the election

STAND: Paul Walters, chairman of St Peter's Parish Council, made the feelings of the parish council very clear over the election

Worcester City Council

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Why have you forced expensive election on parish council taxpayers?

A CGI-created image of the plans

A CGI-created image of the plans

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Council submit ambitious plans for new state-of-the-art venue in Worcester

VICTORY: Cllr Jill Desayrah hugs a tree - she says the decision to withdraw the application for a drive thru coffee shop, rumoured to be a Starbucks, is a victory for all the residents who had campaigned against it

VICTORY: Cllr Jill Desayrah hugs a tree - she says the decision to withdraw the application for a drive thru coffee shop, rumoured to be a Starbucks, is a victory for all the residents who had campaigned against it

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Big hug for trees as city drive thru coffee shop gets axed in surprise move

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