New walk-through coronavirus testing sites planned
Published on Wednesday, 21st October 2020 in Coronavirus (COVID-19) newsDr. Kathryn Cobain, Director for Public Health for Worcestershire said: “For a number of weeks, we have been working with partners across the county and Department for Health and Social Care to find locations for additional local walk-through testing sites in each of the districts of Worcestershire.
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A message to our older communities in Bromsgrove, from Dr. Kathryn Cobain, Director for Public Health in Worcestershire
Published on Friday, 23rd October 2020 in Coronavirus (COVID-19) newsA message to the older communities in Bromsgrove from Dr. Kathryn Cobain.
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Worcestershire Spooks Safely
Published on Friday, 23rd October 2020 in Children, young people and families newsSpook safely this Halloween with our free downloadable pack!
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Worcestershire Celebrates Black History Month
Published on Friday, 23rd October 2020 in Equality and Diversity newsWe're celebrating some of the most important people in Black history from Worcestershire for Black History Month.
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Parents advised to wear face coverings outside schools
Published on Thursday, 22nd October 2020 in Schools newsParents and carers across the county are being advised to wear face coverings when dropping off and collecting children from school.
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Worcestershire will still remember them
Published on Wednesday, 21st October 2020 in Activities and events newsWorcestershire will remember those who have who lost their lives in the two World Wars this November.
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New look Pinvin Junction
Published on Tuesday, 20th October 2020 in Major Infrastructure and Improvement Schemes newsThe final look and feel of the new and improved Pinvin Junction can now be seen, with works progressing well on the scheme.
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Pershore Infrastructure Improvement Scheme
Published on Tuesday, 20th October 2020 in Pershore Infrastructure Improvement Scheme newsLatest Updates on the Pershore Infrastructure Improvement Scheme
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Limited Care Home visits to begin again in Worcestershire
Published on Monday, 19th October 2020 in Adult Social Care newsFamilies across Worcestershire can now be reunited with loved ones in care homes.
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Proposed review of Day Opportunities for Adults with Learning Disabilities
Published on Thursday, 15th October 2020 in Advice, care, health and support newsWorcestershire County Council’s Cabinet is being asked to approve a comprehensive review of day opportunities for adults with a learning disability.
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Gritting teams ready to keep Worcestershire moving this winter
Published on Thursday, 15th October 2020 in Travel and Roads newsThe County Council’s gritting teams will officially be on standby from today, they are once again ready to go out and keep Worcestershire moving as winter approaches.
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How, when and why Worcestershire might go to tier 2 restrictions
Published on Thursday, 15th October 2020 in Advice, care, health and support newsWorcestershire currently is at medium risk of Covid-19 under the Government’s 3 tier alert system.
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Worcestershire parklands retain Green Flag status
Published on Wednesday, 14th October 2020 in Countryside and Leisure newsThree Worcestershire parklands have been once again ranked among the country’s best after being awarded Green Flag status.
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A38 Bromsgrove Improvements
Published on Wednesday, 14th October 2020 in A38 Bromsgrove Improvements newsLatest Updates on the A38 Bromsgrove Improvements
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Major A38 Bromsgrove improvements seeking approval for next step
Published on Wednesday, 14th October 2020 in Major Infrastructure and Improvement Schemes newsThe proposed scheme to make further improvements to the A38 in Bromsgrove is set to go before Worcestershire County Council Cabinet next week.
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Keep it local, limit your contacts and help keep Worcestershire at tier one
Published on Tuesday, 13th October 2020 in Coronavirus (COVID-19) newsThe Director for Public Health in Worcestershire, is asking everyone in Worcestershire to help keep the county in tier one measures.
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Sabrina Bridge Latest News
Published on Tuesday, 13th October 2020 in Sabrina Bridge newsLatest updates on the Sabrina Bridge improvements
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Major bridge widening takes shape over coming weeks
Published on Friday, 9th October 2020 in The A4440 Worcester Southern Link Road Improvements newsWork to double the width of the Carrington Bridge over the River Severn in Worcester takes a big step forward over the coming weeks.
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Next step of Sabrina Bridge renovation works set to get underway
Published on Thursday, 8th October 2020 in Major Infrastructure and Improvement Schemes newsAs part of the major refurbishment of Sabrina Bridge in Worcester, the main span of the bridge is planned to be removed next week.
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Alvechurch Mop fair to go ahead with enhanced Covid-19 safety controls
Published on Tuesday, 6th October 2020 in Community, Volunteering and Act Local newsThe annual Alvechurch Mop fair can go ahead this year, with extra Covid-19 controls in place.
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Here2Help remains available to support those in need
Published on Monday, 5th October 2020 in Here2Help Coronavirus (COVID-19) newsCoronavirus cases across Worcestershire are rising, and for some of the county’s residents that could result in the need for extra support.
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Worcestershire Produce Recipe Competition now accepting entries
Published on Monday, 5th October 2020 in Community, Volunteering and Act Local newsA new competition to find the finest food recipes made from Worcestershire produce has been launched.
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Bromsgrove has the highest rate of infection in Worcestershire
Published on Monday, 5th October 2020 in Public Health newsBromsgrove now has an infection rate of 80 per 100,000 people, that’s the highest in Worcestershire.
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Children at the heart of new anniversary art
Published on Thursday, 1st October 2020 in Arts newsA new painting created by children has been unveiled to mark the first anniversary of Worcestershire Children First.
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Rising COVID cases in Redditch causing concern
Published on Thursday, 1st October 2020 in Public Health newsThe Director of Public Health in Worcestershire is appealing to the residents of Redditch to stop the spread of Covid-19, as the district now has an increased infection rate.
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Public Health messages go mobile!
Published on Monday, 28th September 2020 in Here2Help Coronavirus (COVID-19) newsPublic Health in Worcestershire is working with One Worcestershire partners to remind people in the county how to keep themselves and their loved ones safe during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Wyre Forest has the highest rate of infection in Worcestershire
Published on Monday, 28th September 2020 in Coronavirus (COVID-19) newsThe Director of Public Health is appealing to the residents of Wyre Forest to stop the spread of Covid-19, as the district now has the highest infection rate in Worcestershire.
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Change in regulations surrounding marriage and civil partnership ceremonies
Published on Monday, 28th September 2020 in Marriages / Civil Ceremonies newsThe number of guests permitted to attend a marriage/civil partnership ceremony has been reduced from 30 to 15.
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County Council welcomes Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust announcement
Published on Friday, 25th September 2020 in Advice, care, health and support newsWorcestershire County Council has welcomed the news that Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust has been taken out of quality special measures.
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County Council is Here 2 Help You Re-Enter Employment
Published on Wednesday, 23rd September 2020 in Jobs and Careers newsA new guide has been launched to help those who have been made redundant or un-employed during lockdown.
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