Local business given lifeline thanks to Worcestershire County Council grant
Published on Thursday, 25th February 2021Autograph Events in Worcester has received £15,000 from Worcestershire County Council’s Here2Help Business Programme.
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Hard hit tourism businesses helped by grant scheme
Published on Wednesday, 17th February 2021Businesses hit by the pandemic can now get funding towards a business membership to help them grow and develop.
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Graduate recruitment boost thanks to Worcestershire County Council grants
Published on Thursday, 14th January 2021A number of graduates have been hired in recent months thanks to grants from Worcestershire County Council that were launched to help businesses recover from the effects of COVID-19.
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Make shopping closer to home your New Year resolution for 2021
Published on Thursday, 31st December 2020It’s the time of year for making New Year resolutions ahead of 2021, so why not think about shopping closer to home more often next year?
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Spending £10 locally this Christmas could boost Worcestershire economy by £2.5m
Published on Thursday, 3rd December 2020If every household in the county spent just £10 with Worcestershire businesses, the local economy could be boosted by around £2.5m this Christmas.
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Worcestershire business awarded a grant to help tackle spread of COVID-19
Published on Monday, 2nd November 2020Worcestershire business receives grant from the Worcestershire County Council to develop a device to help reduce the spread of Covid-19.
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Further support launched for Worcestershire start-ups and entrepreneurs
Published on Monday, 26th October 2020Enterprising Worcestershire will offer support to new and early stage businesses in the region, after securing a further three years of funding.
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Local fudge producer moves to selling delicious products online.
Published on Wednesday, 23rd September 2020Customers are still able to purchase delicious local fudge from Make It Worcestershire campaign members Wychbold fudge, as they took their business online during lockdown.
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Campaign launched to support and promote Worcestershire’s Food and Drink Sector
Published on Friday, 14th August 2020The Worcestershire Food and Drink Industry is getting new support through the new ‘Make it Worcestershire’ campaign launched today (14 August 2020).
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Welcome back! Worcestershire is open for business
Published on Thursday, 6th August 2020Let’s help our county’s economy flourish with Worcestershire open for business.
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County Council welcomes infrastructure investment announcement
Published on Tuesday, 4th August 2020County Council welcomes infrastructure investment announcement following the Government revealing a £12 million new investment across a number of schemes.
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New programme to support businesses
Published on Thursday, 16th July 2020A new programme designed to help Worcestershire businesses get back on track after the Coronavirus lockdown is being launched.
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Plan to boost the economy with business grants is approved
Published on Thursday, 25th June 2020Worcestershire County Council’s cabinet have today approved a plan that will put £3.5million into kickstarting the local economy.
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Outdoor Markets will help reopen Worcestershire for business
Published on Tuesday, 26th May 2020Worcestershire is welcoming the reopening of outdoor markets and car forecourts following a government announcement.
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Thank you for stepping in to pick fresh produce this summer
Published on Wednesday, 6th May 2020Worcestershire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Economy and Infrastructure, Ken Pollock, has welcomed the local response to ‘pick for Britain’.
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Businesses urged to apply for grants now to support them during the Coronavirus pandemic
Published on Friday, 24th April 2020Over £78 million has been paid out to over 7,000 businesses affected by the Coronavirus in Worcestershire.
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Queen’s Award given to Worcestershire company
Published on Friday, 24th April 2020Kidderminster company, Titan Steel Wheels has been given the royal seal of approval with a Queen’s Award.
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Worcestershire Children First Business Plan Approved
Published on Thursday, 26th March 2020The Worcestershire Children First Business Plan for 2020/21 was approved at today’s (26 March) Worcestershire County Council Cabinet meeting.
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Skills show is a hit with 6,000 visitors
Published on Friday, 6th March 2020There’s no place like home to start your career, and why not when Worcestershire has a wide range of exciting options?
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Game Changer Sites set to expand
Published on Monday, 14th October 2019Earlier this year, Worcestershire County Council pledged an additional £4 million of funding over 2 years, to further grow the county's successful Game Changer Programme.
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Top Worcestershire Business award sews a little happiness
Published on Friday, 27th September 2019A luxury sleepwear and lingerie company has won a top Business award in Worcestershire.
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Worcestershire at the forefront of developing new technologies
Published on Friday, 31st May 2019Worcestershire at the forefront of developing new technologies
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OVO Energy Tour Series kicks off in style
Published on Friday, 10th May 2019National cycling event, The Tour Series visited Redditch yesterday for the eighth year running.
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Cyber Protection event encourages Worcestershire Businesses to stay safe against threats
Published on Thursday, 4th April 2019Worcestershire Businesses were educated on the importance of protecting against cyber security threats at a specialised event held last week.
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Worcestershire joins national call for new Rural Strategy
Published on Wednesday, 20th March 2019Worcestershire County Council has joined a national call for the Government to produce an urgent comprehensive strategy for rural areas in preparation for Brexit.
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Stoford hands over £9m unit to Spire Healthcare
Published on Tuesday, 19th March 2019Leading private hospital provider Spire Healthcare is preparing to move into its new £9 million premises at Worcester Six Business Park.
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Next generation of Game Changer Sites on the horizon
Published on Tuesday, 19th March 2019With an additional £4 million of funding being pledged by Worcestershire County Council over the next 2 years, the county's successful Game Changer programme is set for expansion.
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West Midlands Railway is official Travel Partner for Redditch Tour Series
Published on Monday, 11th March 2019The Redditch Tour Series Cycle Race returns to Worcestershire on May 9 for the eighth year and we are delighted to announce West Midlands Railway as our official Travel Partner for the second year.
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Tour Series back for an eighth year
Published on Tuesday, 26th February 2019The Tour Series Cycle Race returns to Worcestershire on May 9 for the eighth year.
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Boost for the County's town centres
Published on Friday, 15th February 2019Worcestershire County Council's Town Centre Improvement programme has been extended and given a £2.5 million boost following approval at yesterday's Full Council meeting.
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Government funding for Worcestershire redevelopment
Published on Friday, 15th February 2019Worcestershire is being awarded £410,000 to pave the way for new development plans across the county.
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Spades in the ground as construction starts at Worcester Six Kohler Mira site
Published on Tuesday, 12th February 2019Work has begun on a £20 million environmentally friendly development that will bring a leading UK kitchen and bathroom manufacturer to Worcestershire.
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FinditinWorcestershire’s first event of the year talks technology opportunities
Published on Monday, 28th January 2019Over 70 local businesses from across the county attended the latest breakfast event from Worcestershire County Council and FinditinWorcestershire.
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Business Rates Pilot announced
Published on Wednesday, 12th December 2018Worcestershire is expected to receive around an additional £4 million to help to reduce demand in social care across the county.
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Local businesses urged to get involved in Business Viewpoint Survey
Published on Wednesday, 10th October 2018A thousand local businesses are being invited to have their say about the future of business and economic policy in Worcestershire.
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