Worcester’s Astwood Crematorium is planned to become the greenest in the region with a major eco-friendly upgrade. Astwood Crematorium Set to be Region’s Greenest Facility Worcester wants to fix up Astwood Crematorium. They sent the plan to the city council planning group. The group will decide about it soon, in a few weeks. If okayed,…
Worcester councillor calls for more traffic warden patrols in residential areas to combat illegal parking. Worcester Parking Patrols Must Expand Beyond City Center, Councillor Says Alan Amos, a councillor, wants parking changes. He wants officers moved from the city center, so they should patrol neighborhoods more, he thinks. Illegal parking there is dangerous, inconveniencing people.…
Worcester resident anticipates gridlock from wall repairs following a crash on Deansway. Deansway Driver Fears Traffic Chaos Over Wall Repair in Worcester Hey, listen to this story from Worcester! Derek Newtown, who is 83, has concerns. He thinks upcoming wall repairs will create city traffic jams. This damaged wall is on Deansway. The wall’s state…
Worcester shoppers are avoiding the city center due to concerns about shoplifting and feeling unsafe, says a security guard. Worcester Shoppers Avoid City Due to Shoplifting Concerns A shop guard in the city center sees a lot. He says customers look shaken by shoplifting. Some shoppers don’t feel safe because of it. Worcester Councillor Lynn…
Worcester reels as Levelling Up Fund suffers cuts. Key projects risk halt despite some funds allocated. Anger simmers. Worcester Levelling Up Fund Faces Fury Over £2.5 Million Cut Worcester was supposed to get £5 million from the government’s Levelling Up Fund. However, the government decided to stop the funding. Some projects will still get money,…
Worcester secures £2.3M for Scala project via Levelling Up, despite prior pledge of £5M and funding cut concerns. Worcester Scala Receives £2.3 Million from Levelling Up Fund Worcester will get money for three local projects. These projects are near the new Scala building. The Levelling Up Culture Grant will provide the funds. The city received…