Welcome to Worcestershire
What's happening in the county
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We are on a mission to improve mobile connectivity
If you have experienced poor mobile connectivity let us know via our survey.
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Gritting, ice and snow
See grit route information, grit bin locations and advice on travelling in winter.
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Worcestershire Winters Well
Advice and support to stay physically, mentally and financially well this winter.
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Could you foster?
Join Worcestershire’s biggest fostering family.
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Latest news
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Having a disability doesn’t have to be a barrier to finding work, and a team from Worcestershire County Council is making sure this isn’t the case.
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STEAMfest, a thrilling event celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, is coming to The Hive Library on Saturday 25 January, from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
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Applications are NOW OPEN to find Worcestershire’s next Young Poet Laureate - and it could be you!
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A local entrepreneur has launched her new business this month thanks to support from Worcestershire County Council.