New homes need new infrastructure 🏫🚧 How much should developers contribute to schools, roads and local services? Have your say on our proposed Community Infrastructure Charging Schedule: www.worcester.gov.uk/voiceit #Worcester #Housebuilding #infrastructure

Need help with energy or water bills? 💡 You could get up to £500 through the Household Support Fund. ⚡ Bills 📉 Debt 🔥 Heating repairs ⏰ Closes end of March 👉 Apply now: www.actonenergy.org.uk/support/hsf-...

🌳 Big plans for Worcester’s trees! A new Trees Strategy (2025–2050) will guide how trees are protected, managed and increased across the city over the next 25 years — shaped by public feedback and local pride in our green spaces 🌱 👉Find out more: www.worcester.gov.uk/news/council... #Worcester

🚧 New pump track loading… 🚴‍♀️ Work is underway at Perdiswell Leisure Centre on a brand-new pump track — bigger than Battenhall Park! 🔁 Beginner progression loop ⚡ Faster track for confident riders Opening April (weather permitting 🌦️). 👉Find out more: www.worcester.gov.uk/news/new-pum... #Worcester

🛝A week left to have your say on Worcester’s play areas 🛝 Worcester City Council has secured £331,000 to improve play areas at Horizon Hub, Ronkswood Hub and Medway Road – and we want to hear from you. 👉 Take part before 6 February: www.worcester.gov.uk/voiceit

Worcester City Council is pleased to announce that Lloyd Griffiths, currently its Corporate Director for Operations, Homes & Communities, is to be recommended for appointment as Managing Director by the full Council when it meets on 24 February. Find out more: www.worcester.gov.uk/news/worcest...

🌳Have your say on the future of Horizon Hub play area 🌳 Share your views before 6 February: 👉 www.worcester.gov.uk/council/cons...

Worcester City Council’s Communities Committee is meeting tonight at the Guildhall. You can watch the meeting live on YouTube from 7pm here 👉https://www.youtube.com/worcestercitycouncil

🗳️ Final chance to have your say on South Worcestershire Development Plan Review, guiding house building to 2041. 📅 Consultation runs to 5pm 17 Feb 2026 on proposed “main modifications” from Planning Inspectors. 🔗 www.swdevelopmentplan.org/swdp-review/... #Worcester #planning #housing

Worcester City Council’s Environment Committee is meeting tonight at the Guildhall. Amongst the agenda items is budget proposals and the adoption of Worcester Trees Strategy (2025-2050) 🌳 You can watch the meeting live on YouTube from 7pm here 👉https://www.youtube.com/worcestercitycouncil

The Guildhall will be illuminated purple tonight to mark Holocaust Memorial Day The day marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau on 27 January 1945.

Thank you to everybody who attended our Holocaust Memorial Day Civic Commemoration this morning at The Guildhall in Worcester, marking the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.

If you missed your MMR or HPV jab, you’ll have another chance this January and February in Worcestershire Find the full list of dates and locations: www.schoolvaccination.uk/catch-up-cli...

The Guildhall will be illuminated red this evening to raise awareness of International Kawasaki Disease Awareness Day 🔴 Find out more: www.societi.org.uk/

⚠️ Avian Flu in Worcester Sadly we have had some swans found unwell or dead along the River Severn in the Diglis area, due to bird flu. We’re monitoring the situation carefully #Worcester #AvianFlu #CommunitySafety #PublicHealth #BirdFluAwareness #StayInformed #ProtectWildlife Thread...

💡Make your life easier! Join the thousands of residents who already receive their Council Tax bill by email. ✔ Quick and easy ✔ Secure ✔ Paper-free It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up 👉 www.worcester.gov.uk/ebilling #PaperFree #CouncilTax #Worcester #Convenient #LocalServices

🧹 Having a clear-out this weekend? Got bulky items taking up space? We’ve got you covered! 📦 Book your collection now: 👉 www.worcester.gov.uk/recycling-wa...

🚧 Reminder! A small number of spaces in King St car park are not available due to construction work. 👉 We recommend using St Martin’s Gate multi-storey, or check out other parking options here: www.worcester.gov.uk/parking #Worcester #parking

📣Have your say on library services in Worcestershire The Worcestershire County Council Shaping Library Services for 2026–2028 survey is now live. Fill out the survey here 👉https://online1.snapsurveys.com/Interview/f5b22c22-81b3-4d84-89fa-6bc6872df7db

🚨 UPDATE 🚨 The RingGo mobile payment service is now working as normal again and is available in all our car parks. Find your car park: www.worcester.gov.uk/parking/park... Thank you for your patience.

Worcester City Council’s Planning Committee is meeting this afternoon at the Guildhall. Amongst the agenda items is a permission in principal for five homes on Barbourne Road. You can watch the meeting live on YouTube from 3pm here 👉https://www.youtube.com/worcestercitycouncil

👏 Know a local hero who goes above and beyond for #Worcester? Nominate them for a New Year Honour today! ⏳ Closes Friday 6 March 🔗 www.worcester.gov.uk/news/worcest... #Honours #LocalHero #MakeADifference

📬 Make your life easier! Get your Council Tax bill by email — quick, secure, and paper-free. Join thousands already signed up 👇 www.worcester.gov.uk/ebilling #Worcester #Convenience #LocalServices #CouncilTax

Worcester will mark Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January with a commemorative event at Worcester Guildhall, starting at 10.30am, marking the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. You can find out more here 👉https://fb.me/e/8NJTqE7YA

This Saturday in Worcester: Pop up clinics for MMR and HPV catch up vaccinations. If you missed your MMR or HPV jab, you’ll have another chance this January and February. Full list of other dates and locations: 👉 www.schoolvaccination.uk/.../catch-up...

Experienced or witnessed anti-Muslim hate? You don’t have to face it alone The British Muslim Trust Helpline offers confidential, Muslim-led support & safe reporting 📞 0808 172 3524 | Mon–Fri 10am–3pm 💬 Report anytime online 👉 britishmuslimtrust.co.uk/report-hate #TogetherAgainstHate #Islamophobia

Beat the January blues! Ditch Blue Monday and ride a bike to work or school this morning Take a ride with Beryl from Monday 19 to Sunday 25 January, and you could win 200 free minutes. 🚲 Ride a Beryl bike 🤳 Post a pic or Story on Instagram before or after your ride 🏷️ Tag @weareberyl

🛝 Have your say on proposed improvements at Ronkswood Hub Plans include: ✔️ Resurfacing the junior play area ✔️ New natural play features for toddlers ✔️ A new roundabout ✔️ Improved fencing and edging Tell us what you think before 6 February: 👉 www.worcester.gov.uk/voiceit

Worcester City Council is proposing budget measures for 2026/27. These include a 5% rise in council car park charges, new parking fees at Diglis Playing Fields and Waterworks Rd and a black bin replacement fee. Find out more 👉 www.worcester.gov.uk/news/city-co...

John Singer Sargent: an American in Worcestershire opens TODAY (Saturday) and runs until Sunday 14 June at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum Find out more and book tickets ➡️ www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/events/john-...

Worcester City Council is asking for feedback on a new Street Trading Policy 🚚🍦 The draft policy sets out how applications will be assessed and introduces a more flexible, event-by-event licensing option. Have your say by Friday 20 February here 👉https://www.worcester.gov.uk/council/consultations

🌞🔧 Make your home energy-smart – for free! The Warm Homes: Local Grant scheme provides free home improvements that could make your property cheaper to heat and keep warm in the winter months. 📲 For full eligibility and how to apply: www.worcestershire.gov.uk/WHLG

🧒👧 Have your say on plans for Medway Road play area. New plans aim to address a shortage of facilities for older children, with added natural play opportunities identified through the Council’s Play Plan. 👉 www.worcester.gov.uk/voiceit

♻️Worcester, you’re already doing a fantastic job recycling your paper and cardboard 💚 To boost our recycling rates even more, here are a few easy habits that make a big difference: 📦 Keep it flat ✂️ Keep it the right size ☔ Keep it dry

🗓️ Don't miss out! If you need help to renew your postal vote, we're here to help today at the Guildhall, 10am-3pm. 📮New rules mean your postal vote will expire on 31 January if you don't reapply. 🔗If you can't get to the Guildhall, you can do it online at www.gov.uk/apply-postal... #Worcester

🗓️ Don't miss out! If you need help to renew your postal vote, we're here to help today & tomorrow at the Guildhall, 10am-3pm. 📮New rules mean your postal vote will expire on 31 January if you don't reapply. 🔗If you can't get to the Guildhall, you can do it online at www.gov.uk/apply-postal...

🏡💡 Warm Homes: Local Grant Scheme now open in Worcester! Free home improvements are now available to residents in Worcester to help make homes warmer and reduce heating bills. For full eligibility and how to apply: 👉 Visit: www.worcestershire.gov.uk/WHLG

🌳Have your say on plans for Horizon Hub play area 🌳 Proposals include: ✔️ Extending the play area ✔️ New natural play features around the mature sycamore tree ✔️ Replacing ageing toddler equipment Share your views before 6 February: 👉 www.worcester.gov.uk/voiceit

📬 Postal voter? Don’t lose your vote. You must re-apply by 31 Jan 2026 to keep voting by post. 👋 Our Elections Team are holding drop-ins at the Guildhall to help you re-apply 🗓️ 12–13 Jan | ⏰ 10am–3pm 🔗Or apply online: www.gov.uk/apply-postal... #PostalVote #YourVoteMatters #Worcester

❄️Despite the snow and ice, visitors are welcome at Astwood Cemetery. Our teams have used an amazing remote controlled RoboFlail machine to clear the entrance - check out these before and after pictures! #Worcester #StormGoretti #Snow #Open4Business

❄️ Bin collections are operating as normal in Worcester today despite the snow. If we’re unable to access your bin, please leave it out and we’ll return to empty it as soon as possible. #StormGoretti

Understanding the facts matters. Worcester City Council has published a new page explaining the differences between migrants, asylum seekers and refugees, and how the asylum system works. 🔗 www.worcester.gov.uk/housing/immi... #KnowTheFacts #Worcester #Asylum #Refugees

❄️ With an amber weather warning in place tonight due to snow, please spare a thought for those sleeping rough. Shelters are open across Worcestershire under the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP). If you’re concerned about someone sleeping rough, report it here: 👉 thestreetlink.org.uk/

🚧 Due to an electrical issue, the Croft Road toilets are closed today. Unfortunately, this has also impacted the adjacent café. Sorry for the inconvenience and thanks for bearing with us.

🌬️ As Storm Goretti reaches #Worcester, please look out for vulnerable members of our community — elderly residents, young children, and those with long-term health conditions. Let’s keep each other safe. 🤝 #StormGoretti #Snow #StaySafe

Recycling is Good #ButWeCanDoBetter by rehoming the stuff we no longer need. De-cluttering doesn’t need to mean cluttering up our black bins. Consider donating, gifting or selling instead. For a list of local charity shops visit www.letswasteless.com/

🗳️ Final chance to have your say on South Worcestershire Development Plan Review. 📅 Consultation runs to 5pm 17 Feb 2026 on proposed “main modifications” from Planning Inspectors. 🔗 www.swdevelopmentplan.org/swdp-review/... #Worcester #planning #housing

This cold weather can be especially tough for older members of our community ❄️ Please check in on elderly relatives, friends, or neighbours to make sure they’re warm, safe, and supported. Community care matters 🤍

🚧 Parking update 🚗 From tomorrow, there’ll be fewer spaces at King St car park due to construction work. 🅿️ Try St Martin’s Gate multi-storey or view other options: www.worcester.gov.uk/parking #Worcester #ParkingUpdate #TravelUpdate #WorcesterUK #Parking

Councillors of Worcester City Council are meeting tonight (Monday) to discuss modifications to the South Worcestershire Development Plan. You can watch the meeting live on YouTube from 7pm here 👉 www.youtube.com/worcestercit...