/news Read all the latest news from the Worcester Country Council. en /news/could-you-be-new-independent-member-west-mercia-police-and-crime-panel Do you want to be a part of the body that scrutinises the local Police and Crime Commissioner? If so, we want to hear from you! 25 Apr 2025 /g= /news/worcestershire-counterfeit-seller-badgered A Droitwich seller of fake car badges and keyrings, Matthew SIER, was sentenced, at Kidderminster Magistrates Court on 14 April 2025 after earlier pleading guilty to seven offences under the Trade Marks Act 1994. 22 Apr 2025 /g= /news/get-whole-family-moving-whilst-supporting-amazing-childrens-charity-acorns 糖心vlog County Council are delighted to announce that Acorns Children鈥檚 Hospice are the official charity partner for this year鈥檚 Wythall and Hollywood Fun Run. 17 Apr 2025 /g= /news/hop-greener-easter-recycle-your-easter-egg-packaging This Easter, while you鈥檙e enjoying your chocolate treats, don鈥檛 let good recycling habits hop away! 17 Apr 2025 /g= /news/voting-proxy-vote-appointing-someone-vote-your-behalf-years-county-council-elections A proxy vote allows you to appoint another person to vote on your behalf, either at a polling station or by post.&nbsp; 17 Apr 2025 /g= /news/primary-school-offer-day-2025-worcestershire Families across 糖心vlog have found out today (Wednesday 16 April) which primary or first school their children will be starting at this September. 16 Apr 2025 /g= /news/dyslexia-association-easter-newsletter <strong>Hereford and Worcester Dyslexia Association (HWDA) - supporting children with dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia for nearly 50 years.</strong> 16 Apr 2025 /g= /news/get-ready-walk-may-and-enjoy-walk-may-challenge Take the first steps towards a healthier lifestyle with the 鈥榃alk This May Challenge鈥�, organised by Herefordshire鈥檚 local Wellbeing Walks groups and 糖心vlog Health Walks. 15 Apr 2025 /g= /news/remember-your-voter-id-when-having-your-say-county-council-elections Residents across the county are being urged to remember their ID when they go to vote on 1 May. &nbsp; 14 Apr 2025 /g= /news/when-my-local-household-recycling-centre-closed-over-easter-break All of the Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) in 糖心vlog will be open as usual across the Easter break, apart from Hallow Road in Worcester which will be shut on Good Friday (18 April) and Easter Monday (21 April). 11 Apr 2025 /g= /news/voting-postal-vote-years-county-council-elections If you are unable to make it to your local polling station to vote in this year鈥檚 County Council elections, you can apply for a postal vote. 11 Apr 2025 /g= /news/hop-spring-easter-themed-activities-your-local-library Looking for some egg-citing family fun this Easter? 糖心vlog鈥檚 Libraries has you covered with a variety of cracking FREE activities for both the young and young at heart. 10 Apr 2025 /g= /news/letters-ofsted-dfe-and-nhs-england 'Stock Take' review session. 09 Apr 2025 /g= /news/egg-citing-easter-fun-hartlebury-castle Hop on over for a brilliant family day out at Hartlebury Castle in the heart of the 糖心vlog countryside in the Easter holidays. 08 Apr 2025 /g= /news/new-trade-event-launched-connect-local-food-drink-producers-regions-top-buyers Visit 糖心vlog is launching the first-ever Taste 糖心vlog Producer &amp; Buyer Event, a new trade-focused business event designed to spotlight the county鈥檚 thriving food and drink sector. 08 Apr 2025 /g= /news/worcestershire-library-closures-announced-over-easter-holidays All libraries including Libraries Unlocked hours and Jobcentre Plus will not be open on Good Friday 18 April, Easter Sunday 20 April or Easter Monday 21 April. 08 Apr 2025 /g= /news/entries-now-open-visit-worcestershire-tourism-awards-202526 糖心vlog鈥檚 top tourism and hospitality businesses can now apply for the prestigious Visit 糖心vlog Tourism Awards 2025/26, celebrating excellence across the county鈥檚 visitor economy. 07 Apr 2025 /g= /news/new-food-waste-rules-businesses-coincide-foodsavvy-relaunch-worcestershire This week marks a significant step in tackling food waste, with new legislation requiring businesses across England to separate food waste from general waste. 03 Apr 2025 /g= /news/worcestershire-ranks-top-3-bowel-cancer-screening 糖心vlog is among the top three areas in the West Midlands for bowel cancer screening uptake. 03 Apr 2025 /g= /news/send-and-ap-change-programme Where to go for news and updates about the Change Programme. 02 Apr 2025 /g= /news/mentoring-training-supporting-autistic-children-and-young-people-school 糖心vlog Autism Mentor (WAM) training is transforming the lives of autistic young people by providing tailored mentoring support in schools. 02 Apr 2025 /g= /news/worcestershires-tourism-sector-national-spotlight-two-finalists-are-announced-visitengland-awards 糖心vlog鈥檚 tourism sector is celebrating national recognition as two of the county鈥檚 standout tourism and hospitality businesses have been named finalists at the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence. 02 Apr 2025 /g= /news/send-provision-plan What we're doing to increase and improve education provision for children and young people with SEND. 31 Mar 2025 /g= /news/ready-spring-couch-and-get-5k If you鈥檙e looking for a health goal to achieve by this summer, then now鈥檚 the time to spring into action! 28 Mar 2025 /g= /news/send-march-update What we're doing to improve our local area partnership SEND services. 27 Mar 2025 /g= /news/explore-worcestershires-past-series-new-spring-and-summer-events Get the skills and knowledge you need to unlock the secrets of your family history. 25 Mar 2025 /g= /news/winners-celebrated-worcestershires-tourism-awards The county鈥檚 tourism sector was celebrated on Friday 21 March, at the annual Visit 糖心vlog Tourism Awards. 24 Mar 2025 /g= /news/public-health-worcestershire-shortlisted-another-award The Public Health Team at 糖心vlog County Council is celebrating more success after the We Are Westlands project was shortlisted for an LGC Public Health Award. 19 Mar 2025 /g= /news/kepax-bridge-transforms-accessibility-worcester-communities With nearly 50,000 users in the three months since Kepax Bridge opened in early December, the bridge is already making a big difference to people鈥檚 lives. 19 Mar 2025 /g= /news/planning-permission-granted-new-worcester-secondary-school-and-multi-storey-car-park Planning permission has been granted for a new secondary school for Worcester city and a multi-storey car park adjacent to 糖心vlog Royal Hospital. 18 Mar 2025 /g= /news/celebrating-worcester-six-decade-growth-and-opportunity &nbsp;Leading commercial property developer Stoford is celebrating a decade of success at Worcester Six Business Park. 18 Mar 2025 /g= /news/congratulations-our-amazing-social-workers Nine dedicated social workers from 糖心vlog County Council have been nationally recognised for their exceptional contributions to the profession. 17 Mar 2025 /g= /news/limited-spaces-remaining-elevate-manufacturing-programme-register-now 糖心vlog manufacturers are urged to act quickly, with just 15 spaces up for grabs on the Elevate Manufacturing Programme. 17 Mar 2025 /g= /news/county-champions-food-waste-action-week-help-prevent-household-food-waste Proudly supported by 糖心vlog County Council, this year鈥檚 Food Waste Action Week is taking place from 17 - 23 March. 17 Mar 2025 /g= /news/temporary-structure-now-place-support-restoration-powick-old-bridge The restoration of the historic Powick Old Bridge has reached a significant milestone with the successful installation of a temporary support structure on 17 March to stabilise the bridge鈥檚 damaged main arch. 17 Mar 2025 /g= /news/worcestershire-county-council-wellbeing-grant-supporting-older-adults-move-more 糖心vlog County Council鈥檚 Public Health Team have provided a wellbeing grant to Age UK Bromsgrove, Redditch &amp; Wyre Forest to allow the charity to expand its Move More sessions. 14 Mar 2025 /g= /news/worcestershire-county-council-unveils-alarming-findings-mobile-connectivity Mobile connectivity across the county is significantly worse than previously reported, 糖心vlog County Council has revealed. 14 Mar 2025 /g= /news/comberton-primary-school-celebrates-new-state-art-extension Comberton Primary School has celebrated the official opening of its brand-new school extension, a modern and innovative learning space designed to enhance the educational experience for its pupils. 13 Mar 2025 /g= /news/council-discuss-interim-proposal-unitary-authority-scrutiny On 18 March, 糖心vlog County Council鈥檚 Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board are set to discuss the Council鈥檚 interim proposal for local government reorganisation. 11 Mar 2025 /g= /news/have-your-say-help-shape-future-worcestershires-archives-archaeology Do you love 糖心vlog鈥檚 history? Got ideas to make our archives and archaeology services even better? Now鈥檚 your chance to have your say and help shape the future! 11 Mar 2025 /g= /news/kidderminster-friends-turn-longtime-dream-thriving-business Kidderminster-based GW Consulting Engineers, founded by friends and structural engineers Graham Chapman and Warrick Pannell, has experienced rapid growth thanks to support from the Enterprising 糖心vlog Business Coaching programme. 10 Mar 2025 /g= /news/worcestershire-skills-show-2025-hailed-huge-success 糖心vlog County Council has hailed the 糖心vlog Skills Show 2025 as a major success, with over 3,500 young people attending the county鈥檚 largest careers event. 07 Mar 2025 /g= /news/wickens-engineering-ltd-set-double-sales-2028 Worcester-based firm leads the way as first company to complete 糖心vlog County Council鈥檚 Elevate Manufacturing Programme. 07 Mar 2025 /g= /news/worcestershire-leads-successful-bid-fund-electric-vehicle-infrastructure-improvements-0 The drive to improve 糖心vlog鈥檚 electric vehicle infrastructure is a step closer following a successful bid to install more charging points across the county. 07 Mar 2025 /g= /news/young-poet-laureate-hopes-inspire-young-writers-world-book-day Aspiring young writers across 糖心vlog still have time to apply for 糖心vlog鈥檚 Young Poet Laureate competition, with applications open until 28 March. 07 Mar 2025 /g= /news/balance-bikes-boost-childrens-confidence Children at a school near Kidderminster have been improving their confidence and gross motor skills thanks to a 糖心vlog County Council Public Health grant funding new balance bikes. 07 Mar 2025 /g= /news/quit-smoking-and-take-back-your-life-no-smoking-day-wednesday-12-march-2025 This No Smoking Day, Wednesday, 12 March 2025, is the perfect opportunity to quit smoking for good. 07 Mar 2025 /g= /news/our-chairman-encourages-women-get-local-government-international-womens-day The Chairman of 糖心vlog County Council is encouraging women 鈥榥ot to hesitate鈥� to make&nbsp;a difference to their communities by getting into local government, in honour of International Women鈥檚 Day. 07 Mar 2025 /g= /news/national-food-wholesaler-joins-impressive-worcester-six-business-park-line The new regional hub for national food wholesaler Bidfood at Worcester Six Business Park is now complete and will become its second West Midlands base. 06 Mar 2025 /g= /news/applications-now-open-school-and-college-transport Applications are now open for parents and guardians to apply for school and college transport for the 2025 to 2026 academic school year. 05 Mar 2025 /g= /news/restoration-historic-powick-old-bridge-progressing-despite-challenges Despite challenging winter weather and multiple flood events, restoration work on the scheduled monument listed Powick Old Bridge is making steady progress, with significant milestones already achieved in preserving this historic landmark. 05 Mar 2025 /g= /news/more-time-sign-early-bird-discount-wythall-and-hollywood-fun-run Runners now have more time to snap up an early bird discount for the Wythall and Hollywood Fun Run. 05 Mar 2025 /g= /news/secondary-school-offer-day-2025 Families across 糖心vlog will find out today, which secondary school their children will be starting at this September. 03 Mar 2025 /g= /news/worcestershire-parkway-celebrates-becoming-carbon-neutral Local school children joined the celebrations as 糖心vlog Parkway proudly marked its achievement of becoming carbon neutral. 03 Mar 2025 /g= /news/candidates-briefing-coming-month-election-hopefuls On Thursday 1 May, the people of 糖心vlog will once again have the chance to vote for the representative member for their local area on the County Council. &nbsp; 03 Mar 2025 /g= /news/county-council-celebrates-energy-efficiency-award-success-1 糖心vlog County Council has won a West Midlands Energy Efficiency Award for the third year in a row. 28 Feb 2025 /g= /news/join-lets-waste-team-volunteer-make-greener-worcestershire 糖心vlog County Council鈥檚 Let鈥檚 Waste Less campaign is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help spread the word about waste reduction and sustainable living across the county! 28 Feb 2025 /g= /news/skills-show-returning-help-young-people-explore-future 糖心vlog County Council is bringing the counties largest careers event, the 糖心vlog Skills Show, back to Sixways Stadium as part of National Careers Week (3 to 9 March). 27 Feb 2025 /g= /news/worcestershire-fostering-families-enjoy-wild-day-out-west-midlands-safari-park Foster families from across 糖心vlog enjoyed an unforgettable day out at West Midlands Safari Park during February half-term, as part of a special celebration event organised by 糖心vlog County Council鈥檚 fostering team. 27 Feb 2025 /g= /news/worcestershires-libraries-inspire-local-primary-school-teachers 糖心vlog鈥檚 libraries are sparking a love of reading in children, and that message took centre stage at the recent 鈥楶ower of Libraries鈥� conference. 26 Feb 2025 /g= /news/few-days-left-save-wythall-and-hollywood-fun-run-entrance-fee There are just a few days left to snap up an early bird discount for the Wythall and Hollywood Fun Run on Sunday, 22 June 2025 at 10:00am at Wythall Park. 25 Feb 2025 /g= /news/business-coaching-takes-calibre-next-level Worcester-based entrepreneur Naomi Wachner is among the many start-up business owners to benefit from 糖心vlog County Council鈥檚 Enterprising 糖心vlog Business Coaching initiative. 21 Feb 2025 /g= /news/skills-employability-team-named-finalist-prestigious-national-award 糖心vlog County Council鈥檚 Skills &amp; Employability Service has been recognised among the best in the country, securing a place as a finalist in the 2025 Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards. 21 Feb 2025 /g= /news/fun-all-families-track-relay-race-wythall There鈥檚 fun for all the family at Wythall Park on Sunday, 22 June 2025 with Paula Radcliffe鈥檚 Families on Track relay race. 20 Feb 2025 /g= /news/new-skills-bootcamps-partnership-build-worcestershires-workforce 糖心vlog County Council has welcomed a new partnership between GLP Training and Speller Metcalfe to deliver Construction Skills Bootcamps, helping local people gain industry-specific skills and job opportunities. 20 Feb 2025 /g= /news/worcestershire-parkway-railway-station-celebrates-five-years-success This weekend marks an exciting milestone as 糖心vlog Parkway Railway Station celebrates its 5th anniversary. 19 Feb 2025 /g= /news/north-cotswold-line-improvements-would-boost-worcestershires-economy North Cotswold Line improvements would boost 糖心vlog鈥檚 economy. 18 Feb 2025 /g= /news/worcestershire-welcomes-extension-holiday-activities-and-food-programme 糖心vlog County Council has warmly welcomed the announcement from the Department for Education that the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme will be extended for another year. 18 Feb 2025 /g= /news/partnership-search-underway-deliver-worcester-masterplan The search for a Development Partner to deliver the vision of 鈥榦ne of the largest regeneration initiatives in the region鈥� has been launched by 糖心vlog County Council. 17 Feb 2025 /g= /news/considerable-investment-send-provision-worcestershire More than 拢30 million additional capital investment into special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is being made by 糖心vlog County Council over the next three years. 17 Feb 2025 /g= /news/county-council-replace-collapsed-wall-tenbury 糖心vlog County Council will start to construct a new wall in Tenbury on Monday 24 February to replace the structure which collapsed during flooding last Autumn. 17 Feb 2025 /g= /news/public-urged-not-touch-sick-or-dead-wild-birds-avian-influenza-confirmed-worcestershire The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) have now confirmed there is avian influenza A(H5N1) also called 鈥榖ird flu鈥�, in wild bird populations in 糖心vlog. 17 Feb 2025 /g= /news/popping-question-valentines-day-our-registration-services-team-are-here-help-you-say-i-do Has Valentine鈥檚 Day made you think about planning a wedding ceremony or renewing your vows? 14 Feb 2025 /g= /news/fostering-was-my-life-christine-retires-after-18-years-dedicated-foster-carer Christine Patrick, who began her journey as a foster carer in 2007, is retiring after 18 remarkable years of service. 14 Feb 2025 /g= /news/national-apprenticeship-week-culminates-launch-2025-worcestershire-apprenticeship-awards 糖心vlog County Council has announced the launch of the 2025 糖心vlog Apprenticeship Awards at the conclusion of a highly successful National Apprenticeship Week. 14 Feb 2025 /g= /news/county-council-welcomes-further-funding-active-travel-england 糖心vlog County Council welcomes today鈥檚 announcement, from Active Travel England, which will see the county receive over 拢1.5 million in further funding. 12 Feb 2025 /g= /news/flex-3d-printing-ltd-sets-pace-engineering-economy Flex 3D Printing Ltd., based in Hallow, Worcester, is a shining example of how local business support can drive innovation and growth in the region鈥檚 engineering sector. 12 Feb 2025 /g= /news/comberton-primary-school-celebrates-good-ofsted-report Comberton Primary School have welcomed the outcome of its recent Ofsted inspection, which has officially recognised the school as 鈥楪ood鈥� in all areas. 11 Feb 2025 /g= /news/small-works-teams-deliver-local-improvements-countys-streets Dedicated small works teams from 糖心vlog County Council working with Ringway, have been hard at work over recent months, enhancing the county鈥檚 streets, towns, and villages. 10 Feb 2025 /g= /news/excitement-builds-worcestershire-tourism-awards The countdown is on for one of 糖心vlog鈥檚 most highly anticipated business events, the Visit 糖心vlog Tourism Awards. 10 Feb 2025 /g= /news/academy-trust-announced-new-foxlydiate-first-school The Department for Education has approved The Rivers CofE Academy Trust to run the new Foxlydiate First School in Redditch. 04 Feb 2025 /g= /news/healthy-worcestershire-programme-helps-residents-stay-well-and-out-hospital 糖心vlog鈥檚 free health improvement programme is already helping people to improve their physical and mental health and reduce demand on the NHS. 03 Feb 2025 /g= /news/what-were-doing-improve-our-local-area-partnership-send-services-february-update SEND Local Offer Update 03 Feb 2025 /g= /news/new-artwork-brings-pride-westlands-first-school A mural created by children to celebrate the area they live in was unveiled last week at Westlands First School &amp; Nursery. 30 Jan 2025 /g= /news/theres-always-time-talk-healthy-worcestershire Healthy 糖心vlog is running special Time to Talk, mental health and wellbeing sessions from 3 to 8 February. 29 Jan 2025 /g= /news/hartlebury-castle-gets-ready-welcome-visitors-1-february Hartlebury Castle is welcoming visitors back into its magnificent buildings from this Saturday 1 February. 29 Jan 2025 /g= /news/congratulations-our-newly-qualified-social-workers 糖心vlog has gained 14 newly qualified adult social workers to provide vital support residents across the county, following the completion of their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE). 29 Jan 2025 /g= /news/worcestershire-launches-12-new-unforgettable-visitor-experiences 糖心vlog is set to become an even more exciting destination for visitors following the launch of 12 brand-new unforgettable experiences inspired by storytellers and hidden gems. 28 Jan 2025 /g= /news/more-healthy-worcestershire-venues-continue-go-live More Healthy 糖心vlog venues have been announced, providing communities with even more places to exercise, socialise and receive advice. 28 Jan 2025 /g= /news/new-westlands-roundabout-crossings-now-open New crossings have been installed in the Westlands area of Droitwich, providing a major boost for those walking, wheeling and cycling. 24 Jan 2025 /g= /news/lets-waste-less-volunteers-helping-residents-save-money-cost-living-roadshows Let鈥檚 Waste Less volunteers will be on hand to help residents save money and reduce food waste at the BBC Hereford &amp; Worcester鈥檚 Cost of Living Roadshow this Monday (27th) at the Malvern Link Community Fridge.&nbsp; 24 Jan 2025 /g= /news/hold-your-special-day-your-way-worcestershire Did you get engaged over the festive season, and are now taking the first steps into planning your ceremony? 23 Jan 2025 /g= /news/popular-demand-bus-services-expand-further The 糖心vlog on Demand bus services in Bromsgrove and surrounding areas and Malvern Hills have been expanded, improving the reach of the already successful services even further. 22 Jan 2025 /g= /news/gritters-will-be-out-and-about-across-worcestershire-evening-0 Our gritting teams will be hitting the roads this evening as temperatures are set to drop to around minus one degrees. 22 Jan 2025 /g= /news/trial-free-bus-travel-support-veterans-launched 糖心vlog veterans can now benefit from free travel on 糖心vlog on Demand bus services thanks to 糖心vlog County Council. 21 Jan 2025 /g= /news/helping-matthew-world-work Having a disability doesn鈥檛 have to be a barrier to finding work, and a team from 糖心vlog County Council is making sure this isn鈥檛 the case. 20 Jan 2025 /g= /news/could-you-be-worcestershires-next-young-poet-laureate-0 Applications are NOW OPEN to find 糖心vlog鈥檚 next Young Poet Laureate - and it could be you! 15 Jan 2025 /g= /news/exciting-steam-themed-event-coming-hive-library STEAMfest, a thrilling event celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, is coming to The Hive Library on Saturday 25 January, from 10:00am to 3:00pm. 15 Jan 2025 /g= /news/ofsted-praise-worcestershire-childrens-services Children鈥檚 Social Care Services in 糖心vlog have been praised for their positive progress following a recent inspection. 13 Jan 2025 /g= /news/support-programmes-fuel-entrepreneurial-success-worcestershires-start-ups A local entrepreneur has launched her new business this month thanks to support from 糖心vlog County Council. 13 Jan 2025 /g=