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Worcester City Council’s planning committee takes place this afternoon at the Guildhall.
You can watch the meeting live on YouTube from 3pm here 👉https://www.youtube.com/worcestercitycouncil
The exterior of the Guildhall
November 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Worcester City Council has brought new life to a children’s play area, following its destruction in an arson attack earlier this year.
The City Council has installed two new climbing frames at Field Walk play area.
Read more here 👉https://www.worcester.gov.uk/news/field-walk-play-area-given-revamp
Councillor Robyn Norfolk, Chair of Worcester City Council’s Place & Economic Development Committee, with the new equipment at Field Walk play area Play equipment at Field Walk play area Play equipment at Field Walk play area Play equipment at Field Walk play area
November 13, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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It’s Armistice Day!
The Poppy Train arrived at Foregate Street station early this morning.
The Mayor of Worcester, Councillor Dr Matt Lamb, and Worcester City Council’s Armed Forces Champion, Councillor Pat Agar, joined military dignitaries to greet the Poppy Train.
Councillors and Dignitaries with the Poppy Train Councillors and Dignitaries with the Poppy Train Councillors and Dignitaries with the Poppy Train Councillors and Dignitaries with the Poppy Train
November 11, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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🚨 Postal voters: new rules alert!
You now need to re-apply every 3 years.
If you applied before 30 Jan 2024, reapply by 31 Jan 2026 to keep your postal vote.
🗳️ Don’t miss out — renew and stay registered!
All the info: www.worcester.gov.uk/councillors-...
#PostalVote #UKVoting #Elections #Worcester
A graphic showing a letter, a calendar and The Electoral Commission's logo. A caption reads, "Do you vote by post? You need to re-apply every three years."
November 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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❎Please be aware that Cornmarket car park will be closed between 6am and 1pm tomorrow (Sunday 9 November).
This is to allow the Remembrance Sunday parade to take place safely.
#Worcester
Car park closed sign
November 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Worcester’s buzzing with Remembrance events, Christmas celebrations & exciting festivals! 🎄🎆
🗞️ Check out our latest newsletter: cmemailmarketing.co.uk/preview/EFDE...
📩 Sign up for all the local news straight to your inbox!
#Worcester #Festivals #RemembranceDay #ChristmasInWorcester
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November 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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📅Homelessness in #Worcester, management of leisure centres, community safety and more are on the agenda for tonight's Committees Community meeting.
📺Watch live from 7pm at www.youtube.com/worcestercit...
#DemocracyInAction
The frontage of Worcester Guildhall
November 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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🌿Using hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to power Council vehicles, a brand new biodiversity strategy for #Worcester, managing our city's green spaces and more are on the Environment Committee agenda tonight. 🌳
📺Watch live from 7pm at www.youtube.com/worcestercit...
#DemocracyInAction
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November 4, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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📍Digital connectivity in #Worcester city centre, planning policy for shop frontages, accessibility in our city for people with health conditions and more are on the agenda tonight for the Place & Economic Development Committee.
📺Watch live from 7pm at www.youtube.com/worcestercit...
The frontage of Worcester Guildhall
November 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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🚛 Worcester City Council will vote next week on switching 42 vehicles to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) — cutting CO2 emissions by 90% per vehicle! 🌍💚
🔗https://www.worcester.gov.uk/news/councillors-to-consider-using-eco-friendly-fuel-in-council-vehicles
#Worcester #sustainability
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November 2, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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The first Saturday of every month = Fine Food Market day! 🍴
You can find the market on #Worcester’s High Street for sweet treats, savoury bites, and plenty of local flavour.
Find out more 👇
www.visitworcester.co.uk/events-in-wo...
November 1, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️ LAST CHANCE to have your say!
Share your views on the future of walking, wheeling & cycling in Worcester and South Worcestershire 🌳Your feedback will help secure future investment in active travel.
🗓️ Consultation closes Friday 31 Oct
👉 www.worcestershire.gov.uk/council-serv...
#Worcester
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October 31, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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What a fantastic night that was! ✨
And it’s all happening again TONIGHT! 🌉
#BridgesOfLightWorcester returns to the city centre 6–9pm — and it’s FREE! 🎉
Thanks to Severn Arts + everyone who made it shine. 💫
📍 Info, map & programme:
🔗 www.severnarts.org.uk/listing/cate...

#LocalVoicesCreativeChoices
People looking at an illuminated fox puppet in Worcester city centre Colourful illuminations projected on to Worcester Bridge A revolving projector shining light in the shape of stars on to the walls of a church Images of nature being projected onto screens hanging between trees in Worcester High St
October 30, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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✨#BridgesOfLightWorcester is back tonight, 6-9pm in #Worcester city centre, but it's only the beginning. This is the start of a new two-year programme of arts festivals in our city, and we're proud to be a part of it.
👉Find out more: www.worcester.gov.uk/news/two-yea...
#LocalVoicesCreativeChoices
Local Voices, Creative Choices partners at Stitching Light by Emergency Exit Arts, part of Bridges of Light. L – R: Mark Flisher, University of Worcester; Helen Davis, Worcester Community Trust; Laura Worsfold, Severn Arts; Jabba Riaz, Worcester Mela; Olivia Toye, Worcestershire County Council; Hannah Phillips, Scala Worcester; Ivan McDouall, Heart of Worcestershire College; Councillor Lynn Denham, Worcester City Council. Photo by Rachel Jones
October 30, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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🎉 Did yo miss it? Don't worry, the FREE #BridgesOfLightWorcester event is back tonight! 🌈
🗓️ Thurs 30 Oct | ⏰ 6–9pm | 📍 City Centre
✨ Light installations, music & fun for all ages!
Plan your visit ⬇️
🔗 www.severnarts.org.uk/listing/cate...
Presented by Severn Arts
#Worcester #HalfTerm
A group of people are illuminated by colourful lights. A caption reads, "Bridges of Light"
October 30, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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✨Are you ready? #BridgesOfLightWorcester happens tonight & tomorrow!
🎉 FREE fun for all the family! 🌈
🗓️ 29–30 Oct | ⏰ 6–9pm | 📍 City Centre
✨ Light installations, music & fun for all ages!
Plan your visit ⬇️
🔗 www.severnarts.org.uk/listing/cate...
Presented by Severn Arts
#Worcester #HalfTerm
A graphic showing colourful lights being projected onto a building. A caption reads, "Bridges of Light presented by Severn Arts - part of the of Local Voices Creative Choices programme. Worcester city centre, free to attend, 29 and 30 October 6pm-9pm. Bridges of Light is a new, two-day festival with a focus on communities, creativity and collaboration."
October 29, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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David Blake, the Managing Director of #Worcester City Council, is to retire after 9 years in the role. During that time, David has overseen the construction of Cathedral Square, the development of @scalaworcester.bsky.social & much more
www.worcester.gov.uk/news/worcest...
David Blake smiling, wearing a shirt and tie
October 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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✨It's the Bridges of Light Worcester event in Worcester city centre tomorrow & Thursday.
🚗Several roads are closed both days 5.30pm-10pm.
📍Check out the full details: www.worcester.gov.uk/advice-benef...
And don't forget to come along and enjoy the free family fun!
Colourful illuminations, including images of swans, being projected onto Worcester Bridge
October 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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✨It's the #BridgesofLightWorcester event in #Worcester city centre tomorrow & Thursday.
🚗Several roads are closed 5.30pm-10pm.
📍Check out the full details: www.worcester.gov.uk/advice-benef...
And don't forget to come along and enjoy the free family fun!
A traffic cone in a road, next to a sign that reads, "Road closed"
October 28, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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🎉 Just one day to go! Worcester lights up for the FREE #BridgesOfLightWorcester event 🌈
🗓️ 29–30 Oct | ⏰ 6–9pm | 📍 City Centre
✨ Light installations, music & fun for all ages!
Plan your visit ⬇️
🔗 www.severnarts.org.uk/listing/cate...
Presented by Severn Arts
#Worcester #HalfTerm
A graphic showing colourful lights being projected onto a building. A caption reads, "Bridges of Light presented by Severn Arts - part of the of Local Voices Creative Choices programme. Worcester city centre, free to attend, 29 and 30 October 6pm-9pm. Bridges of Light is a new, two-day festival with a focus on communities, creativity and collaboration."
October 28, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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Knock, knock… who’s haunting The Commandery this half term? 👀
🧛‍♀️ Hunt down spooky houses across the museum (£1 + entry)
🎨 Create your own haunted doorway (£5 + entry, 28–30 Oct)
🧙 Costumes very welcome!
➡️ www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/events/spook...
#Worcester #halfterm
A miniature house with an image of a ghost on it is on the floor of a room with Tudor beams
October 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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🏠 Social housing tenants – this is for YOU!
From TODAY, #AwaabsLaw makes it easier to get dangerous issues like mould, leaks & faulty electrics fixed ⚠️
📲 Know your rights: www.gov.uk/government/n...
📣 Tag someone who needs to see this!
#TenantRights #SafeHomes #Worcester
A woman looking worried and pointing to mould on a wall
October 27, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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A Worcester play area has been given a new lease of life thanks to a major refurbishment and the installation of new equipment.
Old Tolladine Road play area now boasts a brand-new toddler play hut and an accessible nest swing
You can find out more here 👉 www.worcester.gov.uk/news/new-pla...
Councillor Hannah Cooper, Vice-Chair of Worcester City Council’s Place and Economic Development Committee, at Old Tolladine Road play area in Worcester The new toddler climbing frame The refurbished slide The refurbished roundabout
October 23, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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🎉 1 week to go! Worcester lights up for the FREE #BridgesOfLightWorcester event 🌈
🗓️ 29–30 Oct | ⏰ 6–9pm | 📍 City Centre
✨ Light installations, music & fun for all ages!
Plan your visit ⬇️
🔗 www.severnarts.org.uk/listing/cate...
Presented by Severn Arts
#Worcester #HalfTerm
A graphic showing colourful lights being projected onto a building. A caption reads, "Bridges of Light presented by Severn Arts - part of the of Local Voices Creative Choices programme. Worcester city centre, free to attend, 29 and 30 October 6pm-9pm. Bridges of Light is a new, two-day festival with a focus on communities, creativity and collaboration."
October 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Flu can be serious for young children.
If your child is 2 or 3, they can get a FREE NHS nasal spray flu vaccine — quick, painless, and no needles! 💉❌
👉 Book via your GP or the NHS App.
More info: nhs.uk/vaccinations...
#FluVaccine #NHS #Worcester
A mother and her young daughter looking at a pharmacist. The NHS logo is visible and a caption reads, "Flu vaccine for 2 and 3 year-olds now available at pharmacies."
October 18, 2025 at 7:05 AM