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18 Jul 2025

Three County Parks Awarded Prestigious Green Flag Status

Worcestershire is celebrating national recognition as Worcester Woods Country Park, Waseley Hills Country Park, and St Wulstan’s Local Nature Reserve have once again been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award, the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.

18 Jul 2025

Annual fun day welcomes looked after children for a day of sport and sensory activities

Looked after children and young people from across Worcestershire came together last week to enjoy the county’s annual Fun Day, organised by Worcestershire County Council’s Youth Voice team.

18 Jul 2025

Statement clarifying Worcestershire County Council Cabinet’s position on climate change issued on behalf of Councillor Karl Perks, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport.

A statement clarifying Worcestershire County Council Cabinet’s position on climate change issued on behalf of Councillor Karl Perks, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport.

16 Jul 2025

Over 1,000 Children Sign Up in First Week of Worcestershire’s Summer Reading Challenge

It’s a fantastic start to the county’s biggest reading adventure of the summer.

15 Jul 2025

Kidderminster College opens SPACE – a new facility for students with SEND

Kidderminster College is offering new specialist facilities for students with special educational needs and disabilities.

11 Jul 2025

Have your say on planning policy in Worcestershire

Worcestershire County Council is calling on residents, businesses, and organisations to have their say on the future of local planning.

10 Jul 2025

Headline host announced for Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards as nominations draw to a close

Award-winning comedian and writer Shazia Mirza has been confirmed as the host of this year’s Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards (WA Awards).

10 Jul 2025

Worcestershire County Council’s reablement recruitment event success!

A recent recruitment event, held in collaboration with the Department for Work and Pensions, has had a huge impact for both employers and job seekers across the county.

09 Jul 2025

On demand bus service to expand across the county

Worcestershire’s flexible on demand bus network is expanding, with a brand-new service launching in large parts of Wychavon in August 2025.

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