🎭✨ A night of music for Acorns Children’s Hospice✨🎭 The Mayor of Worcester, Councillor Dr Matt Lamb, is hosting a special mayoral charity concert — Beyond the Barricade Find out more 👉https://worcestertheatres.co.uk/swan-theatre/whats-on/beyond-the-barricade-in-aid-of-acorns-hospice

🐣 It might be Easter, but it’s business as usual for bin collections! If your bin is normally collected on Friday, please make sure it’s out as usual. ✅ #Worcester #Easter #bins #recycling #waste

Looking for fun ways to keep the family entertained this Easter? 🌸🐣 There’s plenty happening across our Museums Find out more 👉https://www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/

📢 Have your say on the future of our city Three important planning policy consultations are now open: • Air quality • Affordable housing • Developer contributions These policies will shape development over the next 15 years. Have your say 👇 www.worcester.gov.uk/voiceit

♻️🚛Get your garden & bulky waste collected from your doorstep with Worcester City Council. Garden waste collection 👉https://www.worcester.gov.uk/recycling-waste/garden-waste-collections Bulky waste collections 👉https://www.worcester.gov.uk/bulky-waste

🌷 Spring is finally here! 🌷 To celebrate the clocks going forward this weekend, Beryl bikes is offering 10% off 100 Minute Bundles with code HISPRING from 27 March to 3 April!

A long-term plan for growth that will deliver thousands of new homes, key infrastructure and opportunities for job creation has been approved by councils across South Worcestershire. Find out more here 👉https://www.worcester.gov.uk/news/adopted-swdpr-to-guide-long-term-growth

Plans for #Worcester’s Hopmarket 👇 The Grade II listed building is to be sold & regenerated to safeguard its heritage & unlock potential as a city-centre destination Partners will work together to support tenants & businesses through the transition Details: www.worcester.gov.uk/news/securin...

From 1 May 2026, landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants using Section 21 “no-fault” notices. Landlords will need a valid legal reason to evict tenants, giving tenants greater security in their homes. #TenantRights #RentersRightsAct

Great news for Worcester! 🎭 The historic Corn Exchange on Angel Street will re-open as part of the new @scalaworcester.bsky.social arts centre, creating a vibrant space for food, drink, and performances. Work begins next month! Find out more: www.worcester.gov.uk/news/corn-ex... #Worcester

An extra-ordinary meeting of Worcester City Council is happening this evening at the Guildhall. The adoption of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review is the only agenda item. You can watch the meeting live on YouTube from 7pm here 👉https://www.youtube.com/worcestercitycouncil

More time enjoying your garden this summer, less time dealing with the waste 🌿☀️ Sign up for Worcester City Council’s garden waste service and we’ll collect your clippings for you. Find out more 👉https://www.worcester.gov.uk/recycling-waste/garden-waste-collections

📢 Come along to our pop-up event TOMORROW and find out more about the Pride in Place project. 📍 Ambleside Drive shops, Warndon 🕚 11:00am – 12:30pm Find out more about the project here 👉https://www.worcester.gov.uk/community-centres-development/pride-in-place-warndon

Worcester City Council’s Policy and Resource Committee is meeting at the Guildhall this evening. Amongst the agenda items is work on the Corn Exchange. You can watch the meeting live on YouTube from 7pm here 👉https://www.youtube.com/worcestercitycouncil

📣 Are you a landlord in Worcester? 🏠 Worcester City Council is hosting its next Landlord Forum at the Guildhall on Thursday 26 March. ⌚Doors open from 3.30pm for light refreshments, and speakers begin at 4pm. 📧 Confirm your place by emailing [email protected]

⏳ Last chance! Just 3 days left to have your say on the future of councils in Worcestershire Biggest shake-up in 50 years. Two options: 🟣 North & South councils 🟠 One county-wide council 👉 transformingworcestershire.co.uk/ 🕛 Closes midnight Thursday #Worcestershire #HaveYourSay #LGR #Worcester

Take egg-stra care need at animal attractions this Easter!🐑 Ahead of the Easter holidays, Worcester residents visiting animal attractions are being reminded to follow advice to keep themselves safe. Get all the advice you'll need: www.worcester.gov.uk/news/council...

Worcester City Council’s Licensing and Environmental Health Committee is meeting at the Guildhall this evening. Amongst the agenda items is a Street Trading Policy Review. You can watch the meeting live on YouTube from 7pm here 👉https://www.youtube.com/worcestercitycouncil

🚧 Pitchcroft car park will be closed for resurfacing Mon–Wed this week. 🅿️ Please use St Martin’s Gate multi-storey as an alternative. Find other city centre parking options here: www.worcester.gov.uk/parking/park... Thanks for your patience while we carry out these improvements. #Worcester #parking

⏲️ Just 6 days left to help shape Worcestershire! Your councils will be replaced in 2028, but what comes next? 🟣 Transforming Worcestershire - separate councils for south and north of county 🟠 One Worcestershire - a single council for the whole county Have your say 👇 transformingworcestershire.co.uk/

🚴 New pump track now open next to Perdiswell Leisure Centre in Worcester! Find out more 👉https://www.worcester.gov.uk/news/new-destination-pump-track-in-worcester-opens

🎉 Perdiswell Leisure Centre Open Weekend! 🎉 Come along on Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 March for free & low-cost activities for all ages Try badminton, Soft Play, the gym (16+) & more. It’s a perfect opportunity to explore the centre & meet the team Free parking & on-site café #Worcester

Worcester City Council’s Planning Committee is meeting this afternoon at the Guildhall. Amongst the agenda items is electrical and resurfacing works at the Commandery. You can watch the meeting live from 3pm here 👉 www.youtube.com/worcestercit...

⏳ Time is running out to have your say on the future of Worcestershire. By 2028, your councils will change — and this is your chance to shape what happens next. Thread...

From April, households will be able to recycle aluminium foil and plastic tubes – including used toothpaste tubes – as part of their kerbside recycling collection. Find out more here 👉https://www.worcester.gov.uk/news/council-expands-recycling-service-to-include-more-items

Renting in England is changing. From 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act will give tenants stronger protections, including the end of “no-fault” evictions and limits on rent increases. 🔗 Find out more: www.gov.uk/government/p...

Worcester City Council’s Audit and Governance Committee is meeting tonight at the Guildhall. You can watch the meeting live from 7pm here - www.youtube.com/worcestercit... #Worcester

A proposal in Worcester could mean safer, temporary accommodation for families and individuals facing homelessness or escaping domestic abuse. It’s now up for councillors to decide. Read more: www.worcester.gov.uk/news/plan-to...

Worcester City Council’s Place and Economic Development Committee meet tonight at the Guildhall. Amongst the agenda items is the allocation of £50,000 of funding for the Worcester Growth Hub. You can watch the meeting live from 7pm here 👉https://www.youtube.com/worcestercitycouncil

🌟 Help shape the future of Warndon 🌟 Warndon has been selected as part of the Government’s Pride in Place programme, giving the local community the power to decide how £20 million will be invested You could be on the board. Find out more 👉https://www.worcester.gov.uk/pride-in-place-warndon

The Guildhall will be illuminated blue and green this evening to mark International Long Covid Awareness Day 🟩🟦 The campaign aims to raise awareness of the symptoms of Long Covid, and the NHS support available. You can find out more here 👉https://www.longcovidawareness.life/

The Government wants devolution for every part of England. That means more decisions made locally instead of nationally on: 🚍 Transport 🏗 Housing 🎓 Skills 🏗 Infrastructure 📈 Economic growth Local Government Reorganisation is the driver for a devolution deal in Worcestershire. Thread...

🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️ Schools! Don’t forget to register for next week’s #BigWalkAndWheel2026! From 16–27 March 2026, the Big Walk and Wheel challenge encourages pupils across the UK to make active journeys to school. Register and find out more 👉https://bigwalkandwheel.org.uk/

🐝🌼 We’re being bee-friendly! Over the next few weeks you'll see some grass is left longer across the city, to help pollinators like bees & butterflies thrive. We’ll still trim a 1-metre strip so paths stay clear. Small changes. Big benefits for nature. 💚 #Worcester #naturefriendly #bees

Worcester City Council’s Communities Committee is meeting tonight at the Guildhall. Among the agenda items is the Worcester Community Trust annual update report. The meeting can be watched live on YouTube from 7pm here 👉https://www.youtube.com/worcestercitycouncil

🌼 The Great British Spring Clean 13–29 March 🌼 Why not pledge to help keep Worcester clean and take part in a litter pick in your local area? Find out more and make your pledge here 👉https://www.keepbritaintidy.org/our-work/eliminating-litter/great-british-spring-clean

Worcester City Council’s Environment Committee is meeting tonight at the Guildhall. Among the agenda items is the approval of a revised Contaminated Land Strategy. The meeting can be watched live on YouTube from 7pm here 👉https://www.youtube.com/worcestercitycouncil

A Worcester play area can now be enjoyed all year round, and for many years to come, thanks to improvement works that have just been completed by the Council. Read more here 👉https://www.worcester.gov.uk/news/worcester-play-area-revamped-for-year-round-fun

🏠 Today marks the first day of National Empty Homes Week (9–15 March) We encourage responsible ownership and support property owners through a range of methods, including free advice. Find out more 👉https://www.worcester.gov.uk/housing/empty-properties

This Sunday marks the COVID-19 Day of Reflection, a time to remember those who lost their lives during the pandemic and to reflect on the impact it had on us all. You can find out more here 👉https://www.worcester.gov.uk/news/covid-19-day-of-reflection #Worcester

Local Government Reorganisation must reflect what local people want. So we asked you. Last summer, we reached around 200,000 people and received over 4,000 survey responses. And the message was clear. 62.5% of those who expressed a preference supported two new councils — north and south. Thread...

Tree work will begin today (Wednesday) on an oak in Greenacres (Laugherne Brook, St Johns). Unfortunately, the tree has started to split, so this work is a priority to make it safe. Due to the tree’s size and its location, the work is expected to take a couple of days.

📣 Important information about your Council Tax 📣 This week, you might receive texts or emails from Worcester City Council with reminders or updates about your account. Don’t worry – they’re genuine, not a scam. Need help or have questions? Visit 👉 www.worcester.gov.uk/council-tax/...

The Government is running a consultation 📣 on the biggest shake-up of Worcestershire councils in more than 50 years. 👉 Find out more about the Transforming Worcestershire proposal here: transformingworcestershire.co.uk/ 👉 Find out how to have your say at consult.communities.gov.uk/local-govern...

Worcester City Council has just approved Council Tax levels for 2026-27 ✔️ City Council services increase: 2.99% ✔️ Worcestershire County Council services increase: 9% Most average Band D households in the city will pay about £46.16 per week. More details: www.worcester.gov.uk/news/council...

An extra-ordinary meeting of Worcester City Council is being held at the Guildhall today. The only agenda item is the Council Tax Resolution 2026/27. The meeting can be viewed live on YouTube from 5pm here 👉https://www.youtube.com/worcestercitycouncil

Have your say on Local Government Reorganisation – it’s a once-in-a-generation chance to improve services across Worcestershire. #TransformingWorcestershire #LGR #BetterServices #Prevention #Worcestershire Thread...

We’re so lucky to have such brilliant community groups helping us care for our parks and green spaces across Worcester 🌿 The Fort Royal Park Environmental Rangers community group have teamed up with the local Men’s Shed to install a brand-new bug hotel 🐞🪵

Scala's FREE Festival of Play is for children aged 3-10 and their grown-ups, on Sat 23 May, and we'd love to see you there. 📆 Save the date now, and click the link below to find out more. www.scalaworcester.co.uk/scala-festiv...

Lloyd Griffiths has been appointed as the new Managing Director of #Worcester City Council, starting 1 April. He's been at the Council since 2019, with responsibility for bin collections, street cleaning, housing communities & more. 👉 Find out more about Lloyd: www.worcester.gov.uk/news/lloyd-g...