Worcestershire County Council Archives

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

Additional £5million awarded to help relieve congestion in Worcestershire

NEWS 14^th Jan, 2020

£5million funding boost to cut congestion across the county

NEWS

4^th Jan, 2020

How to dispose of your ‘real’ Christmas trees….

NEWS 28^th Dec, 2019

Worcestershire County Council welcomes Government's social care funding boost

NEWS 5^th Dec, 2019

Droitwich people urged to help promote and improve their local station as Worcestershire Community Rail Partnership is formed

NEWS 18^th Nov, 2019

Gritters heading out as Met Office predicts freezing temperatures across Droitwich and Worcester

NEWS 19^th Oct, 2019

County chiefs back ‘Every Mind Matters’ mental health campaign

NEWS 19^th Sep, 2019

Droitwich's Armed Forces champion urges GP surgeries, businesses and organisations to do more to help county's veterans

NEWS 13^th Sep, 2019

Worcestershire County Council slammed by Ombudsman after boy with special educational needs missed out on 14 months of schooling

NEWS 7^th Sep, 2019

Funding boost for adult social care is welcomed by County Hall

NEWS 8^th Sep, 2019

Better funding for Worcestershire school pupils under Government's proposals

NEWS 2^nd Sep, 2019

Jobs Fair and Apprenticeship Roadshow to take place at Droitwich Library tomorrow

NEWS 24^th Aug, 2019

Syrian refugee thanks county's residents for his 'Worcestershire welcome'

NEWS 24^th Aug, 2019

Local groups urged to apply for grants through County council fund

NEWS 31^st Jul, 2019

More Vehicle Activated Warning Signs set to appear in Droitwich

NEWS 21^st Jul, 2019

'Utility firms should be charged for digging up the roads', claims councillor

NEWS 11^th Jul, 2019

ALL libraries across Worcestershire will remain open despite staff cuts likely

NEWS 8^th Jul, 2019

More vehicle activated signs heading to Droitwich to clampdown on speeding drivers

NEWS 20^th Jun, 2019

The Burrows first supported living scheme for autistic adults in Worcestershire opens in Droitwich

NEWS

17^th Jun, 2019

Chair of Worcestershire County Council in Shelsey Walsh crash drama

NEWS 12^th Jun, 2019

Tempers fray at meeting to discuss issues surrounding Droitwich's Yew Tree Hill development

NEWS 3^rd Jun, 2019

County highways chiefs vow to launch review of public transport

NEWS 20^th May, 2019

New network of Worcestershire champions launched at Worcester Cathedral

NEWS 18^th Apr, 2019

Droitwich dad hits out as daughter is allocated a school in Pinvin with no direct public transport links

NEWS 16^th Apr, 2019

Hundreds of families across Droitwich find out today if their children have made it into their first choice school

NEWS EXCLUSIVE 28^th Feb, 2019

Call for 'in-house' fostering as Worcestershire County Council racks up £46.5million agencies bill over five years

NEWS 18^th Feb, 2019

Just ten days left for residents to have their say on Worcestershire's library services consultation

NEWS 17^th Feb, 2019

Droitwich's Copcut Lane to close tomorrow for ten days while electric cables are laid

NEWS EXCLUSIVE 8^th Feb, 2019

Joy for Droitwich stroke survivors and their family after county council's U-turn over funding

NEWS 12^th Jan, 2019

Petition to save Droitwich Library amasses hundreds of signatures

NEWS 3^rd Jan, 2019

'Lifeline' funding for Droitwich stroke survivors and their carers is facing the axe

NEWS 3^rd Jan, 2019

Worcestershire County Council100 posts

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

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

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

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

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

Droitwich and Worcester West Household Recycling Centres reopen today

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

County council stops all major construction projects in Worcestershire

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

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

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

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

Droitwich stalwart and Town Crier to be made Honorary Alderman

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

Additional £5million awarded to help relieve congestion in Worcestershire

£5million funding boost to cut congestion across the county

How to dispose of your ‘real’ Christmas trees….

Worcestershire County Council welcomes Government's social care funding boost

Droitwich people urged to help promote and improve their local station as Worcestershire Community Rail Partnership is formed

Gritters heading out as Met Office predicts freezing temperatures across Droitwich and Worcester

County chiefs back ‘Every Mind Matters’ mental health campaign

Droitwich's Armed Forces champion urges GP surgeries, businesses and organisations to do more to help county's veterans

Worcestershire County Council slammed by Ombudsman after boy with special educational needs missed out on 14 months of schooling

Funding boost for adult social care is welcomed by County Hall

Better funding for Worcestershire school pupils under Government's proposals