Phil Wilkinson-Jones
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Local Democracy Reporter for Worcestershire. Write for Worcester News, BBC and more. Email phil.wilkinson-jones@newsquest.co.uk
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I’m a local democracy reporter covering Worcestershire. That means I sit in a lot of council meetings and it’s my job to help hold authorities to account #LDReporter
Councillors are back from their break at Worcestershire County Council's full council meeting #LDReporter
January 9, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Councillors are back from their break at Worcestershire County Council's full council meeting #LDReporter
Chaotic scenes in the chamber. Tory councillors are unhappy about an amendment brought by Labour and the Lib Dems to a Conservative motion on the farm inheritance tax
January 9, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Chaotic scenes in the chamber. Tory councillors are unhappy about an amendment brought by Labour and the Lib Dems to a Conservative motion on the farm inheritance tax
Marcus Hart apologises on behalf of the council to families let down by the council. One child was left living in an unsuitable property for longer than necessary, another missed out on special educational provision
January 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Marcus Hart apologises on behalf of the council to families let down by the council. One child was left living in an unsuitable property for longer than necessary, another missed out on special educational provision
Watching Worcestershire County Council's full council meeting this morning #LDReporter
January 9, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Watching Worcestershire County Council's full council meeting this morning #LDReporter
Unitary plans have been pitched to #Worcestershire's district council leaders, but only one was in favour #LDReporter #Devolution
Council leaders discuss Worcestershire unitary authority plan
COUNCIL chiefs have discussed plans for a Worcestershire unitary authority.
www.worcesternews.co.uk
January 8, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Unitary plans have been pitched to #Worcestershire's district council leaders, but only one was in favour #LDReporter #Devolution
The scheme is the latest in a long list of developments planned for the area
www.eveshamjournal.co.uk/news/2480118...
www.eveshamjournal.co.uk/news/2480118...
Concerns over plans for 40 homes on edge of Evesham
Concerns have been raised over plans for more homes on the outskirts of Evesham.
www.eveshamjournal.co.uk
December 18, 2024 at 3:07 PM
The scheme is the latest in a long list of developments planned for the area
www.eveshamjournal.co.uk/news/2480118...
www.eveshamjournal.co.uk/news/2480118...
A plan to demolish it was scrapped earlier this year #Droitwich #LDReporter
Plan to regenerate town's 'aged' leisure centre unveiled
Plans to extend Droitwich Leisure Centre have been unveiled.
www.worcesternews.co.uk
December 17, 2024 at 9:18 AM
A plan to demolish it was scrapped earlier this year #Droitwich #LDReporter
Worcester City Council says there isn't enough evidence to fell it #LDReporter
'Excessively tall' tree in front garden cannot be felled, says council
A WORCESTER resident is not being allowed to cut down a tree in their front garden because the council says there is “insufficient evidence” for…
www.worcesternews.co.uk
December 16, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Worcester City Council says there isn't enough evidence to fell it #LDReporter
Fascinating news with huge implications for #Worcestershire's county council and six district councils
Worcestershire's councils could merge under new devolution plans
WORCESTERSHIRE’S district and county councils could be merged under plans for a major shake-up of local government.
www.worcesternews.co.uk
December 16, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Fascinating news with huge implications for #Worcestershire's county council and six district councils
The question was raised at a city council meeting this week
Should Palestine flag fly above the Guildhall?
A CITY councillor has raised the idea of flying the Palestinian flag above the Guildhall.
www.worcesternews.co.uk
December 12, 2024 at 2:28 PM
The question was raised at a city council meeting this week
The latest on plans to upgrade Worcester Crematorium 👇
Crematorium refurbishment will not include 'unaffordable' extension
Plans to upgrade Astwood Crematorium include the refurbishment of the chapel and a new roof.
www.worcesternews.co.uk
December 11, 2024 at 11:30 AM
The latest on plans to upgrade Worcester Crematorium 👇
Can’t be at the Guildhall tonight so watching @myworcester.bsky.social full council online
December 10, 2024 at 7:15 PM
Can’t be at the Guildhall tonight so watching @myworcester.bsky.social full council online
A pleasure to talk to @karenlewing.bsky.social about her bid to make Worcester an Age-friendly Community. Councillors will discuss the idea tonight
Bid to make Worcester an age-friendly city
Worcester needs to start better meeting the needs of older people.
www.worcesternews.co.uk
December 10, 2024 at 11:13 AM
A pleasure to talk to @karenlewing.bsky.social about her bid to make Worcester an Age-friendly Community. Councillors will discuss the idea tonight
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It's officially open 🎉🤩 People can now cross Kepax Bridge which runs between Gheluvelt Park and St John's. Black Pear joggers were the first to run across the bridge 🏃♀️
December 5, 2024 at 11:18 AM
It's officially open 🎉🤩 People can now cross Kepax Bridge which runs between Gheluvelt Park and St John's. Black Pear joggers were the first to run across the bridge 🏃♀️
It's part of plans to extend the Premier Inn #LDReporter
Former Three Pears pub could be demolished for hotel extension
A FORMER Beefeater restaurant could be demolished to make way for an extension of a Premier Inn.
www.worcesternews.co.uk
December 4, 2024 at 12:29 PM
It's part of plans to extend the Premier Inn #LDReporter
Audit committee at a very Christmassy Worcester Guildhall tonight
December 3, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Audit committee at a very Christmassy Worcester Guildhall tonight
Good to see Worcester’s MP on Bluesky - and sharing @worcesternews.bsky.social stories!
I am really keen to get people round the table to solve problems and tackle the challenges facing our city together.
This was a fantastic first meeting, and I’ll keep working to build a brighter future for our fabulous city!
This was a fantastic first meeting, and I’ll keep working to build a brighter future for our fabulous city!
November 27, 2024 at 1:49 PM
Good to see Worcester’s MP on Bluesky - and sharing @worcesternews.bsky.social stories!
A full meeting of Malvern Hills District Council is about to get underway. The council is due to elect a new leader and there is a motion calling for a vote of no confidence in the deputy leader
November 26, 2024 at 5:52 PM
A full meeting of Malvern Hills District Council is about to get underway. The council is due to elect a new leader and there is a motion calling for a vote of no confidence in the deputy leader
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November 26, 2024 at 9:07 AM
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I’m a local democracy reporter covering Worcestershire. That means I sit in a lot of council meetings and it’s my job to help hold authorities to account #LDReporter
November 25, 2024 at 12:44 PM
I’m a local democracy reporter covering Worcestershire. That means I sit in a lot of council meetings and it’s my job to help hold authorities to account #LDReporter