Job cuts are possible at West Mercia Police despite planned council tax increases to address budget gaps. West Mercia Police Job Cuts Loom Despite Council Tax Hike Plans West Mercia Police want to save money. They may cut over 100 jobs, but they must still keep the force running. The police budget for 2025/26 will…
RSPCA launches Big Conversation, inviting Worcestershire residents to share views on animal welfare and futures. Worcestershire Residents Invited to RSPCA Animal Welfare Conversation The RSPCA started a Big Conversation. It lets residents share views on animal treatment. They also discuss animal roles in the county. The first part ends Friday, February 28. People have three…
Road closures across Worcester in February for essential works. Expect delays and plan alternate routes. Worcester Road Closures Announced for February Works and Improvements Hey, listen up! Roads around town will close soon. They are doing important work, so be ready. Bevere Lane shuts down February 21, a Friday, for just one day. MJ Quinn…
Worcester residents fear accidents on Wylds Lane due to speeding and pavement driving. Wylds Lane in Worcester: Residents Claim it Feels Like the Wild West Shelley Bantock worries about Wylds Lane. She thinks someone could get hurt there. Cars speed and drive on the pavement. Parked cars make the road very crowded. Her daughter was…
The St Andrews public toilet near Morrisons and PureGym to close for upgrades, reopening in May with temporary facilities. St Andrews Toilet in Droitwich Spa Closing for Extensive Refurbishment Hey, guess what? The St Andrew’s toilet is closing. It sits near Morrisons and PureGym. They’re giving it a makeover. Work starts this weekend. It should…
Parking enforcement is crucial for school safety as cuts limit camera car use. Report violations to BCP or Dorset Police. Breaking the Cycle: Addressing Dangerous Parking Near Schools Right now, cameras cover only a few schools. Last week, we learned BCP Council will stop using its camera car. Budget cuts are the reason. You can…
The National Trust unveils a spring program in Dorset with egg hunts, tours and walks across its venues. Dorset National Trust Announces Spring Events for All Ages They are doing events to get money. Money helps them keep the sites up. These include trails, walks, plus art. Brownsea Island has an egg hunt that runs…
Roadworks across BCP from February 10-16 will cause delays. Major roads affected. Temporary closures and traffic lights in place. Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole: Roadwork Delays Expected Next Week BCP Council and utility firms will do road work. This starts February 10 and ends February 16. Many main roads will have work done. Expect delays and temporary…
Plan to remove some sea defences so nature can reshape beach. Improves nature and helps coastal issues. Dorset Coastline Sea Defences Could Be Removed For Natural Beach The plan is to let nature shape the beach. This should create a more natural beach in a few years. They asked Dorset Council for permission. The request…
The National Trust aims to restore wood pasture in Purbeck by planting 60000 trees and shrubs over six years. National Trust Purbeck Project to Plant 60,000 Trees The National Trust works to fix up wood pasture. This habitat helps songbirds a lot. Wood pasture has fields, bushes, hedges, and trees. It is full of different…