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This weeks County Council elections 2025

The County Council elections for 2025 will be held on Thursday 1 May with the counts taking place on Friday 2 May.

View the election arranngements and results

Reusable Nappy Week

Join us in celebrating Reusable Nappy Week (28 April until 4 May) for your baby, your budget, and our planet.

Find out more about Reusable nappies

Ready to spring off the couch and get to 5K?

If you’re looking for a health goal to achieve by this summer, then now’s the time to spring into action!

More on the Wythall and Hollywood Fun Run

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Local government reorganisation and devolution

Information on the government's plans for local authorities and information specific to Worcestershire.
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Join Worcestershire’s biggest fostering family.
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Stay & Play Saturday Sessions

Stay and Play Saturday sessions for SEND children aged under 6 years.

Could you be the new Independent Member for the West Mercia Police and Crime Panel?

Do you want to be a part of the body that scrutinises the local Police and Crime Commissioner? If so, we want to hear from you!

Fake Car Badges found during a Trading Standards investigation
Worcestershire counterfeit seller badgered

A Droitwich seller of fake car badges and keyrings, Matthew SIER, was sentenced, at Kidderminster Magistrates Court on 14 April 2025 after earlier pleading guilty to seven offences under the Trade Marks Act 1994.

Voting by proxy vote (appointing someone to vote on your behalf) at this year’s County Council elections

A proxy vote allows you to appoint another person to vote on your behalf, either at a polling station or by post. 

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