Worcester City Council3 Feb 2026Worcester Carnival cancelled over scheduling conflictOrganisers say the carnival is planned to return in July 2027.3 Feb 20261 Feb 2026College plans expansion to increase pupil capacityThe college says it faces challenges because of overcrowding and inadequate facilities.1 Feb 202623 Dec 2025Council Christmas lights switch-on costs tripleA freedom of information request finds costs rose from £5,389 in 2023 to £15,058 the next year.23 Dec 20254 Dec 2025Victorian Christmas Fayre expected to raise £7.3mWorcester City Council is expecting 150,000 visitors to attend the event, which has 200 stalls.4 Dec 202530 Nov 2025Council backs campaign encouraging street playPlay Streets involves closing residential roads so children can safely play outside.30 Nov 202530 Nov 2025Councils submit final bids over future restructureWarwickshire, Worcestershire and Staffordshire councils send in proposals for the government to decide.30 Nov 202510 Nov 2025Former city councillor and charity worker diesChris Cawthorne served St John's in Worcester for nine years before stepping down in 2021.10 Nov 20256 Nov 2025Reform's plans to scrap £63m high school in limboReform was seeking approval to scrap the plans only to be outvoted by opposition councillors6 Nov 20256 Nov 2025Leisure centre users face price hikeAverage fee increases of 6% are proposed for council sites in Worcester.6 Nov 2025...
