Worcestershire County Council Archives

NEWS 29^th Apr, 2022

UPDATE - More details emerge on the brand new bus route from Bromsgrove to Longbridge to replace curtailed 144

NEWS 28^th Apr, 2022

New bus service to be launched between Bromsgrove, Rubery and Longbridge as 'solution' to 144 cuts

NEWS 14^th Apr, 2022

144 LATEST - Campaign stepped up to save bus route to Birmingham with letters, petitions and a council motion

NEWS

8^th Apr, 2022

First Droitwich underpass mural - inspired by Westlands First School pupils - is complete

NEWS 7^th Apr, 2022

Shock as 144 bus services to Birmingham are axed

NEWS 20^th Mar, 2022

Droitwich homes and businesses to get ultrafast Internet access for the first time

NEWS 2^nd Mar, 2022

Rallying call for residents to have their say on new reduced speed limits proposed for Hanbury

NEWS 25^th Feb, 2022

£250million set for services as Worcestershire County Council raises council tax by 3.94pc

NEWS 26^th Feb, 2022

Green Party call for improvements to 'poor state of pavements' in Gorse Hill

NEWS 17^th Feb, 2022

Storm Eunice - The plans in place in Worcestershire for road, rail, potential power cuts and flooding

NEWS 10^th Feb, 2022

Calls for bat-friendly lighting on popular 'pitch black' Droitwich footpath

NEWS 8^th Feb, 2022

Worcester to get a rainbow crossing to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community

NEWS 2^nd Feb, 2022

Fernhill Heath set to get 'bat friendly' street lighting

NEWS 15^th Jan, 2022

Raft of improvements on the way for Droitwich Railway Station as groups join forces

NEWS 14^th Jan, 2022

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters.....

NEWS 12^th Jan, 2022

Worcestershire parents have just days left to apply for first, middle and primary school places for next September

NEWS 7^th Jan, 2022

Worcestershire recycling centres ready to accept real Christmas trees now twelfth night has passed

NEWS

26^th Nov, 2021

Creative commuters come up with new names for the railway lines linking Bromsgrove, Droitwich and Redditch

NEWS 12^th Nov, 2021

Worcestershire launches its bid for £86million to improve public transport

NEWS 30^th Oct, 2021

Drivers warned about new speed cameras on A449 between Ombersley and Hartlebury

NEWS 28^th Oct, 2021

SEND protest plan brings reply from county's education chief

NEWS 29^th Oct, 2021

Webinar will help Worcestershire manufacturers to embrace digital technology

NEWS 23^rd Oct, 2021

Temporary road works on Droitwich's A38 which lasted two-and-a-half years finally complete

NEWS 12^th Oct, 2021

Two Droitwich roads to be closed for carriageway works

NEWS

24^th Sep, 2021

Hanbury residents pack out MP's meeting to voice their concerns on speed limits and road safety in the village

NEWS 10^th Sep, 2021

Highlighting the help support available across Worcestershire on World Suicide Prevention Day

NEWS 12^th Sep, 2021

Westlands residents can have their say at latest councillors' surgery

NEWS 9^th Sep, 2021

Shocked Wychbold parents of nine-year-olds told 'there is no school bus - they can get the 144'

NEWS 3^rd Sep, 2021

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters.......

NEWS 2^nd Sep, 2021

Worcestershire school places open for 2022 applications

NEWS 27^th Aug, 2021

'Meet your councillor' event in Droitwich will give residents the chance to discuss local issues

NEWS 28^th Jul, 2021

Pupils from Droitwich's Westacre Middle School showcase their skills to win STEM Challenge

NEWS 12^th Jul, 2021

Average speed cameras to be installed on main A449 between Hartlebury and Ombersley

NEWS 26^th Jun, 2021

Shout out to Worcestershire's classroom 'stars' on National Thank a Teacher Day

NEWS 25^th Jun, 2021

Armed Forces Day - Worcestershire pays tribute to servicemen and women's role during the pandemic

NEWS 10^th Jun, 2021

Worcestershire County Council launches recruitment drive to find 100 more adult social care workers

NEWS 28^th May, 2021

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters......

NEWS 26^th Mar, 2021

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters......

NEWS 23^rd Mar, 2021

Droitwich residents urged to join today's national day of reflection to remember those who have died during the pandemic

NEWS 11^th Mar, 2021

Droitwich and Worcester residents asked to 'store rubbish at home' after visitor increase at recycling centres

NEWS 26^th Feb, 2021

Volunteers sought for new 'Friends of Droitwich Spa Railway Station' group

NEWS 17^th Feb, 2021

More than 6,000 from Droitwich, Worcester, Fernhill Heath and Martin Hussingtree tested for South African Covid variant

NEWS 12^th Feb, 2021

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters......

NEWS 13^th Feb, 2021

WESTMINSTER DIARY - 'Hopes the worst of the pandemic is now behind us'

NEWS 10^th Feb, 2021

Revealed: Conservative Party selects its Droitwich candidates for the Worcestershire County Council elections

NEWS 6^th Feb, 2021

Health Chief praises 'fantastic response' to South African Covid test plea from residents in Droitwich, Fernhill Heath and Martin Hussingtree

NEWS UPDATE 5^th Feb, 2021

People in parts of Droitwich, Fernhill Heath and Martin Hussingtree urged to get tested after South African Covid outbreak

NEWS 4^th Feb, 2021

Worcestershire County Councillor urges Government to stick to its plan and ignore pleas from 'jump the queue' groups

NEWS 5^th Feb, 2021

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters......

NEWS 29^th Jan, 2021

County Council chiefs accused of jumping Covid-19 vaccine queue

NEWS 25^th Jan, 2021

Fund-raising page for fire-hit Droitwich school up to £5,000

NEWS 24^th Jan, 2021

'Only travel if necessary' warning issued as Worcestershire Highways head out in gritters and snow ploughs

NEWS

22^nd Jan, 2021

VIDEO - Worcestershire Young Poet Laureate's powerful film captures the sadness and uncertainty of life in the pandemic

NEWS 12^th Jan, 2021

Droitwich and Worcester parents reminded 2021 school admission applications close this week

NEWS 4^th Dec, 2020

Residents' joy as pavement on main route into Droitwich town centre is resurfaced

NEWS 30^th Nov, 2020

Revealed: Droitwich Labour Party selects three candidates for county elections

NEWS 23^rd Nov, 2020

Covid advisors now out on the streets of Droitwich to offer a helping hand

NEWS 5^th Nov, 2020

Droitwich Library to remain open during lockdown

NEWS 2^nd Nov, 2020

Applications open for Covid advisers who will be out and about on the streets of Worcestershire

NEWS 18^th Oct, 2020

Social distance warning issued to Worcestershire parents on school run

NEWS

30^th Sep, 2020

Key roadworks on Droitwich's A38, Copcut and Pulley Lane finally complete after 18 months of misery

NEWS 30^th Sep, 2020

Worcestershire's Green Party-Lib Dem opposition group separates ahead of next year's election

NEWS UPDATE 3^rd Sep, 2020

The Hive in Worcester set to reopen on Monday after fire

NEWS 27^th Aug, 2020

Storm Francis - more than 50 trees fell across Worcestershire

NEWS 24^th Aug, 2020

Campaign launched to get children across Worcestershire ready to return to school next month

NEWS 20^th Aug, 2020

Worcestershire health boss issues Covid car share warning

NEWS 30^th Jul, 2020

'One day left for young people to apply for their school travel passes for September' - Worcestershire County Council

NEWS 25^th Jul, 2020

Council chiefs saddle up for cycling war of words

NEWS 24^th Jul, 2020

County Council reveals when Droitwich Library will reopen

NEWS 26^th Jul, 2020

New pollinator strategy for Worcestershire will 'sort out bees needs'

NEWS 25^th Jul, 2020

Measures in place so people can visit their relatives in Worcestershire care homes

NEWS 24^th Jul, 2020

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters......

NEWS 10^th Jul, 2020

Worcestershire Labour Group puts four-point plan to county council to promote cycling and eco-friendly transport

NEWS 9^th Jul, 2020

Worcestershire County Council has now delivered a million personal protection items since the start of pandemic

NEWS 4^th Jul, 2020

Free assessment available for Droitwich firms wanting to use renewable energy

NEWS 2^nd Jul, 2020

Fernhill Heath to Worcester cycle route among those benefiting from share of £135,500 improvement cash

NEWS 22^nd Jun, 2020

Flag flying proudly at County Hall as Worcestershire launches this year's Armed Forces Week

NEWS 21^st Jun, 2020

County's libraries and University of Worcester offering weekly webinars to help college, uni and sixth-form students

NEWS 19^th Jun, 2020

More than 90 per cent of Worcestershire schools open for reception, years one and six

NEWS 13^th Jun, 2020

Children and young people urged to contribute to the Worcestershire 'living in lockdown' Covid-19 time capsule

NEWS 13^th Jun, 2020

Focusing on Worcestershire's bats, bees, butterflies and more for this year's International World Environment Day

NEWS 1^st Jun, 2020

Worcestershire County Council have worked with the Department of Education and school leaders ahead of pupils' return

NEWS 28^th May, 2020

Worcestershire reaction to NHS Test and Trace which went live across England today

NEWS 28^th May, 2020

Droitwich and Worcester West Household Recycling Centres reopen today

NEWS 26^th May, 2020

Worcestershire businesses to get social distancing help to reopen and 'get the economy moving'

NEWS 23^rd May, 2020

'Enjoy Worcestershire's country parks this bank holiday but socially distance', say county health bosses

NEWS 17^th May, 2020

Rainbow rises at Worcestershire Royal in tribute to life-saving NHS heroes

NEWS 13^th May, 2020

'Worcestershire children in three-tier school system forgotten in PM's reopening plans'

NEWS 7^th May, 2020

Seven Worcestershire Household Recycling Centres to reopen 'for essential use only'

NEWS 29^th Apr, 2020

Worcestershire household recycling sites to remain closed during lockdown as county bucks fly-tipping trend

NEWS 26^th Apr, 2020

Cash-strapped County Council welcomes £1.6billion in extra Government funding for Coronavirus battle

NEWS 30^th Mar, 2020

Council finds 300 hotel rooms for recovering COVID-19 patients in 48 hours after successful appeal

NEWS 27^th Mar, 2020

County council stops all major construction projects in Worcestershire

NEWS 27^th Mar, 2020

COVID-19 crisis - People being sought to help with social care in Worcestershire

NEWS 20^th Mar, 2020

Here 2 Help - 'People should look after each other during Covid-19 crisis', says county council

NEWS

11^th Mar, 2020

6,000 turn out to the Worcestershire Skills Show at Droitwich's Chateau Impney

NEWS 21^st Feb, 2020

Ready to mark Mayflower 400 and celebrate Droitwich's famous son

NEWS 6^th Feb, 2020

Droitwich stalwart and Town Crier to be made Honorary Alderman

NEWS 24^th Jan, 2020

Droitwich leading the way when it comes to dementia care and support

NEWS 18^th Jan, 2020

Worcestershire County Council100 posts

UPDATE - More details emerge on the brand new bus route from Bromsgrove to Longbridge to replace curtailed 144

New bus service to be launched between Bromsgrove, Rubery and Longbridge as 'solution' to 144 cuts

144 LATEST - Campaign stepped up to save bus route to Birmingham with letters, petitions and a council motion

First Droitwich underpass mural - inspired by Westlands First School pupils - is complete

Shock as 144 bus services to Birmingham are axed

Droitwich homes and businesses to get ultrafast Internet access for the first time

Rallying call for residents to have their say on new reduced speed limits proposed for Hanbury

£250million set for services as Worcestershire County Council raises council tax by 3.94pc

Green Party call for improvements to 'poor state of pavements' in Gorse Hill

Storm Eunice - The plans in place in Worcestershire for road, rail, potential power cuts and flooding

Calls for bat-friendly lighting on popular 'pitch black' Droitwich footpath

Worcester to get a rainbow crossing to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community

Fernhill Heath set to get 'bat friendly' street lighting

Raft of improvements on the way for Droitwich Railway Station as groups join forces

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters.....

Worcestershire parents have just days left to apply for first, middle and primary school places for next September

Worcestershire recycling centres ready to accept real Christmas trees now twelfth night has passed

Creative commuters come up with new names for the railway lines linking Bromsgrove, Droitwich and Redditch

Worcestershire launches its bid for £86million to improve public transport

Drivers warned about new speed cameras on A449 between Ombersley and Hartlebury

SEND protest plan brings reply from county's education chief

Webinar will help Worcestershire manufacturers to embrace digital technology

Temporary road works on Droitwich's A38 which lasted two-and-a-half years finally complete

Two Droitwich roads to be closed for carriageway works

Hanbury residents pack out MP's meeting to voice their concerns on speed limits and road safety in the village

Highlighting the help support available across Worcestershire on World Suicide Prevention Day

Westlands residents can have their say at latest councillors' surgery

Shocked Wychbold parents of nine-year-olds told 'there is no school bus - they can get the 144'

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters.......

Worcestershire school places open for 2022 applications

'Meet your councillor' event in Droitwich will give residents the chance to discuss local issues

Pupils from Droitwich's Westacre Middle School showcase their skills to win STEM Challenge

Average speed cameras to be installed on main A449 between Hartlebury and Ombersley

Shout out to Worcestershire's classroom 'stars' on National Thank a Teacher Day

Armed Forces Day - Worcestershire pays tribute to servicemen and women's role during the pandemic

Worcestershire County Council launches recruitment drive to find 100 more adult social care workers

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters......

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters......

Droitwich residents urged to join today's national day of reflection to remember those who have died during the pandemic

Droitwich and Worcester residents asked to 'store rubbish at home' after visitor increase at recycling centres

Volunteers sought for new 'Friends of Droitwich Spa Railway Station' group

More than 6,000 from Droitwich, Worcester, Fernhill Heath and Martin Hussingtree tested for South African Covid variant

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters......

WESTMINSTER DIARY - 'Hopes the worst of the pandemic is now behind us'

Revealed: Conservative Party selects its Droitwich candidates for the Worcestershire County Council elections

Health Chief praises 'fantastic response' to South African Covid test plea from residents in Droitwich, Fernhill Heath and Martin Hussingtree

People in parts of Droitwich, Fernhill Heath and Martin Hussingtree urged to get tested after South African Covid outbreak

Worcestershire County Councillor urges Government to stick to its plan and ignore pleas from 'jump the queue' groups

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters......

County Council chiefs accused of jumping Covid-19 vaccine queue

Fund-raising page for fire-hit Droitwich school up to £5,000

'Only travel if necessary' warning issued as Worcestershire Highways head out in gritters and snow ploughs

VIDEO - Worcestershire Young Poet Laureate's powerful film captures the sadness and uncertainty of life in the pandemic

Droitwich and Worcester parents reminded 2021 school admission applications close this week

Residents' joy as pavement on main route into Droitwich town centre is resurfaced

Revealed: Droitwich Labour Party selects three candidates for county elections

Covid advisors now out on the streets of Droitwich to offer a helping hand

Droitwich Library to remain open during lockdown

Applications open for Covid advisers who will be out and about on the streets of Worcestershire

Social distance warning issued to Worcestershire parents on school run

Key roadworks on Droitwich's A38, Copcut and Pulley Lane finally complete after 18 months of misery

Worcestershire's Green Party-Lib Dem opposition group separates ahead of next year's election

The Hive in Worcester set to reopen on Monday after fire

Storm Francis - more than 50 trees fell across Worcestershire

Campaign launched to get children across Worcestershire ready to return to school next month

Worcestershire health boss issues Covid car share warning

'One day left for young people to apply for their school travel passes for September' - Worcestershire County Council

Council chiefs saddle up for cycling war of words

County Council reveals when Droitwich Library will reopen

New pollinator strategy for Worcestershire will 'sort out bees needs'

Measures in place so people can visit their relatives in Worcestershire care homes

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters......

Worcestershire Labour Group puts four-point plan to county council to promote cycling and eco-friendly transport

Worcestershire County Council has now delivered a million personal protection items since the start of pandemic

Free assessment available for Droitwich firms wanting to use renewable energy

Fernhill Heath to Worcester cycle route among those benefiting from share of £135,500 improvement cash

Flag flying proudly at County Hall as Worcestershire launches this year's Armed Forces Week

County's libraries and University of Worcester offering weekly webinars to help college, uni and sixth-form students

More than 90 per cent of Worcestershire schools open for reception, years one and six