/news Read all the latest news from the Worcester Country Council. en /news/adult-learning-team-launch-new-community-projects-support-mental-health Neighbourhood Learning, part of 女同性爱County Council鈥檚 Adult Learning service, is launching new Community Projects during Mental Health Awareness Week (12 to 18 May 2025) placing wellbeing and community connection at the heart of learning. 09 May 2025 /g= /news/worcestershire-welcomes-further-extension-household-support-fund-0 People in 女同性爱who would otherwise struggle with bills and paying for essentials such as food will be able to apply for financial support now that the Household Support Fund, funded by the UK Government, will continue until March 2026. 09 May 2025 /g= /news/step-running-expert-tips-new-wythall-hollywood-fun-run-podcast A brand-new podcast episode has been created especially for this year鈥檚 Wythall &amp; Hollywood Fun Run featuring a very special guest. 09 May 2025 /g= /news/business-support-and-grant-funding-now-open-worcestershire-businesses Worcestershire鈥檚 budding entrepreneurs and growing businesses are being given a major boost, thanks to a fully funded package of expert support and grant funding available through the Enterprising 女同性爱programme. 08 May 2025 /g= /news/dig-composting-during-international-compost-awareness-week We are encouraging residents to reduce waste and improve their gardens this International Compost Awareness Week (4 to 10 May 2025), with a special 拢5 compost bin offer to support home composting. 07 May 2025 /g= /news/council-collaboration-helps-children-care-move-pride-and-purpose A new partnership is providing the county鈥檚 looked after children with travel bags to help transport their belongings when moving house. 07 May 2025 /g= /news/new-wave-skills-bootcamps-launches-build-worcestershire-careers 女同性爱residents can now take the next step towards a better career as 女同性爱County Council launches a new wave of its successful Skills Bootcamps programme. 07 May 2025 /g= /news/eye-opening-drug-and-alcohol-training-schools <strong>Teachers and youth workers across 女同性爱say they are now 鈥榖etter equipped to have conversations around substance use鈥�, thanks to 鈥榚ye opening鈥� training from drug education charity, Hope UK.</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong> 06 May 2025 /g= /news/worcestershire-business-receives-2025-kings-award-enterprise It has been announced that SEADA Technology Ltd has been awarded the highly prestigious King鈥檚 Award for Enterprise (KAE) today. 06 May 2025 /g= /news/worcestershire-county-council-election-results-wychavon All of the results from yesterday鈥檚 County Council election in Wychavon have now been returned. 02 May 2025 /g= /news/worcestershire-county-council-election-results-worcester-city All of the results from yesterday鈥檚 County Council Election in the Worcester City District have now been returned. 02 May 2025 /g= /news/worcestershire-county-council-election-results-bromsgrove All of the results from yesterday鈥檚 County Council election in the Bromsgrove District have now been returned.&nbsp; 02 May 2025 /g= /news/worcestershire-county-council-election-results-wyre-forest All of the results from yesterday鈥檚 County Council election in Wyre Forest have now been returned. 02 May 2025 /g= /news/worcestershire-county-council-election-results-redditch All of the results from yesterday鈥檚 County Council Election in the Redditch District have now been returned.&nbsp; 02 May 2025 /g= /news/worcestershire-county-council-election-results-malvern-hills All of the results from yesterday鈥檚 County Council Election in Malvern Hills District have now been returned. 02 May 2025 /g= /news/worcestershire-crowns-2025-young-poet-laureate 女同性爱County Council and Severn Arts are thrilled to announce that Evie Hodgetts from Bromsgrove has been named Worcestershire鈥檚 Young Poet Laureate for 2025 to 2026. 01 May 2025 /g= /news/special-school-reception-places <strong>Information about special school reception places for September 2025.</strong> 01 May 2025 /g= /news/save-10-wythall-hollywood-fun-run-week Feeling inspired by the London Marathon? Now鈥檚 the perfect time to set your own running goal, and there鈥檚 a little extra motivation to get you started! 30 Apr 2025 /g= /news/stay-play-saturday-sessions Stay and Play Saturday sessions for SEND children aged under 6 years. 29 Apr 2025 /g= /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 女同性爱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 女同性爱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 女同性爱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 女同性爱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? Worcestershire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 女同性爱countryside in the Easter holidays. 08 Apr 2025 /g= /news/new-trade-event-launched-connect-local-food-drink-producers-regions-top-buyers Visit 女同性爱is launching the first-ever Taste 女同性爱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 Worcestershire鈥檚 top tourism and hospitality businesses can now apply for the prestigious Visit 女同性爱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 女同性爱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 女同性爱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 Worcestershire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 女同性爱Tourism Awards. 24 Mar 2025 /g= /news/public-health-worcestershire-shortlisted-another-award The Public Health Team at 女同性爱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 女同性爱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 女同性爱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 女同性爱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 女同性爱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 女同性爱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, 女同性爱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, 女同性爱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 Worcestershire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 女同性爱Business Coaching programme. 10 Mar 2025 /g= /news/worcestershire-skills-show-2025-hailed-huge-success 女同性爱County Council has hailed the 女同性爱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 女同性爱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 Worcestershire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 女同性爱still have time to apply for Worcestershire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 女同性爱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 女同性爱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 女同性爱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 女同性爱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 女同性爱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 女同性爱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 女同性爱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 女同性爱County Council is bringing the counties largest careers event, the 女同性爱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 女同性爱enjoyed an unforgettable day out at West Midlands Safari Park during February half-term, as part of a special celebration event organised by 女同性爱County Council鈥檚 fostering team. 27 Feb 2025 /g= /news/worcestershires-libraries-inspire-local-primary-school-teachers Worcestershire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 女同性爱County Council鈥檚 Enterprising 女同性爱Business Coaching initiative. 21 Feb 2025 /g= /news/skills-employability-team-named-finalist-prestigious-national-award 女同性爱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 女同性爱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 女同性爱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 Worcestershire鈥檚 economy. 18 Feb 2025 /g= /news/worcestershire-welcomes-extension-holiday-activities-and-food-programme 女同性爱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 女同性爱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 女同性爱County Council over the next three years. 17 Feb 2025 /g= /news/county-council-replace-collapsed-wall-tenbury 女同性爱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 Worcestershire. 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 女同性爱County Council has announced the launch of the 2025 女同性爱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 女同性爱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 女同性爱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 Worcestershire鈥檚 most highly anticipated business events, the Visit 女同性爱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=