Draft Budget to be discussed at next week’s Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board
Published on Friday, 20th January 2023Residents are encouraged to attend and have their say as the current draft budget for 2023 and 2024 is discussed by Worcestershire County Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board next week.
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County Council Cabinet gives go-ahead for draft budget to go out for consultation
Published on Thursday, 5th January 2023At today’s Cabinet meeting at County Hall, the Council’s draft net budget of £400 million was given the green light to go forward for consultation and further consideration by councillors.
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Trial our new look website
Published on Monday, 5th December 2022We have launched a new website to provide residents with a much-improved digital experience.
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Online book of condolence open following the passing of Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Published on Thursday, 8th September 2022An online book of condolence is open following the passing of Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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Media statement issued on behalf of Councillor Chris Rogers, Chairman of Worcestershire County Council
Published on Thursday, 8th September 2022Media statement issued on behalf of Councillor Chris Rogers, Chairman of Worcestershire County Council
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Media statement issued on behalf of the Lt Col Patrick Holcroft CVO OBE Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire
Published on Thursday, 8th September 2022Media statement issued on behalf of the Lt Col Patrick Holcroft CVO OBE Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire
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Resident Roadshow returning to Pershore Plum Festival
Published on Tuesday, 23rd August 2022Worcestershire County Council’s Resident Roadshows will be in Pershore to find out what is most important to the residents of Wychavon.
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Learn more about County Council services at Far Forest & Worcester Shows
Published on Wednesday, 10th August 2022Worcestershire County Council will be visiting events across the county this summer to talk to residents about what they think is most important to them and their local communities.
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Visit Worcestershire crowned Champions of Champions at the Worcestershire Social Media Awards
Published on Monday, 4th July 2022Visit Worcestershire was crowned the Champion of Champions of the Worcestershire Social Media Awards for 2022.
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Councillor Chris Rogers elected new County Council chairman
Published on Friday, 20th May 2022Councillor Chris Rogers has been elected as the new Chairman for Worcestershire County Council for the civic year 2022/23.
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See how decisions are made as council meetings are webcast
Published on Thursday, 19th May 2022All public scrutiny meetings at Worcestershire County Council are now being webcast.
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Cabinet changes for County Council announced ahead of Corporate Plan launch
Published on Monday, 16th May 2022The Leader of Worcestershire County Council, Councillor Simon Geraghty, has announced changes to his top team from Monday 16 May.
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There is still time to join the resident viewpoint panel!
Published on Friday, 18th March 2022What do you think about how council services are run where you live? There is still time to join the resident viewpoint panel.
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County Council leader speaks out on Worcestershire’s response to Ukraine conflict
Published on Monday, 14th March 2022Leader of Worcestershire County Council, Councillor Simon Geraghty has issued the below statement regarding the current situation in Ukraine, and how Worcestershire is responding.
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Draft Budget proposals for 2022/23 approved
Published on Thursday, 17th February 2022The budget proposals for the next financial year were approved today at February’s Full Council meeting.
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County Council unveils Draft Budget proposals for 2022/23
Published on Thursday, 6th January 2022Worcestershire County Council will increase its spending in 2022/23 to support the most vulnerable people in our society, improve the prospects for our children, and invest in the economy, environment
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A Christmas message from the Leader of Worcestershire County Council
Published on Thursday, 23rd December 2021The leader of Worcestershire County Council, Councillor Simon Geraghty has written a letter thanking residents of Worcestershire for keeping the county safe.
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2.75 Million items of PPE delivered by Worcestershire County Council
Published on Wednesday, 11th August 2021Worcestershire County Council has now delivered 2.75 million items of PPE to organisations since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Councillor Steve Mackay elected new County Council Chairman
Published on Thursday, 20th May 2021Councillor Steve Mackay has been elected as the new Chairman for Worcestershire County Council for the civic year 2021/22.
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Simon Geraghty re-elected as leader of Worcestershire County Council
Published on Thursday, 20th May 2021Councillor Simon Geraghty has been re-elected the Leader of Worcestershire County Council.
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Worcestershire County Council Overall Results
Published on Friday, 7th May 2021All of the results from yesterday’s County Council elections have now been returned.
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Wyre Forest County Council Election Full Results
Published on Friday, 7th May 2021All of the results from today’s County Council election in Wyre Forest have now been returned.
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Malvern Hills County Council Election Full Results
Published on Friday, 7th May 2021All of the results from today’s County Council Election in Malvern have now been returned,
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Worcester City County Council Election Full Results
Published on Friday, 7th May 2021All of the results from today’s County Council election in Worcester City have now been returned.
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Wychavon County Council Election Full Results
Published on Friday, 7th May 2021All of the results from today’s County Council election in Wychavon have now been returned.
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Bromsgrove County Council Election Full Results
Published on Friday, 7th May 2021All of the results from today’s County Council election in Bromsgrove have now been returned.
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How will voting be different this year?
Published on Friday, 30th April 2021Polling Day in the local district and county elections in Worcestershire is less than one week away.
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Media statement issued on behalf of The Chairman of Worcestershire County Council, Councillor Bob Brookes
Published on Friday, 9th April 2021The Chairman of Worcestershire County Council, Councillor Bob Brookes said:
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Media statement issued on behalf of The Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire, Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Holcroft
Published on Friday, 9th April 2021The Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire, Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Holcroft LVO OBE CStJ said:
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Notice of election published ahead of County Council elections
Published on Monday, 22nd March 2021The notice of election ahead of this year’s County Council elections has been published today (22nd March).
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Submit your nomination for County Council elections by 8 April
Published on Thursday, 18th March 2021The deadline for submitting your nomination for this year’s County Council election is 4pm on Thursday 8 April.
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Residents reminded to register to vote
Published on Wednesday, 10th March 2021The only way to have your say in the upcoming County Council elections is to ensure you are registered to vote.
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WCC statement in response to the Government's lockdown exit plan announcement
Published on Tuesday, 23rd February 2021Please see below WCC's statement in response to the Government's lockdown exit plan announcement.
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Budget proposals for 2021/22 approved
Published on Thursday, 18th February 2021Worcestershire County Council is investing an extra £19.2 million into supporting the most vulnerable people in society and to improve prospects for the county’s children and young people.
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Candidates' Day for Election Hopefuls
Published on Tuesday, 16th February 2021This May the people of Worcestershire will once again have the chance to vote for the representative member for their local area on the County Council.
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Statement in response to an article in today's Worcester News.
Published on Friday, 5th February 2021Statement in response to whistleblowing article in today's Worcester News
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Statement from Worcestershire County Council on vaccination protocols - 29 January 2021
Published on Friday, 29th January 2021A spokesperson for Worcestershire County Council said: “This is not a case of queue jumping for the vaccination and this council doesn’t condone any such behaviour.
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Christmas message from Councillor Simon Geraghty
Published on Wednesday, 16th December 2020Christmas message from Councillor Simon Geraghty
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Tributes paid to Cecil Duckworth
Published on Monday, 16th November 2020The County Council is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Cecil Duckworth. He was a man that made a huge contribution to Worcestershire and to its economy
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Cabinet Member opens up about getting Coronavirus
Published on Wednesday, 11th November 2020“It really will seep into your lives if you drop your guard for a moment.”
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Wreath from Worcestershire travels down to London
Published on Wednesday, 11th November 2020A poppy wreath on behalf of Worcestershire is travelling on a special GWR poppy train on Wednesday 11th November.
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A message from the Leader of the County Council, Simon Geraghty
Published on Wednesday, 4th November 2020Like everyone else I had very much hoped that we could contain the virus and avoid further restrictions. but as we now head into a new national lockdown I am confident that Worcestershire will respond
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Bob Brookes elected as new chairman of Worcestershire County Council
Published on Thursday, 16th July 2020Engineer and Entrepreneur, Bob Brookes, has been elected as the new Chairman for Worcestershire County Council for the civic year 2020/21.
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The Nation's Toast to the Heroes of WWII
Published on Friday, 1st May 2020“For those that gave so much, we thank you.” – Never has a sentiment rung truer both then and now, thanking those who put their lives on the line to save ours.
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New director of People announced
Published on Friday, 6th March 2020Worcestershire County Council has appointed a new Strategic Director of People
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Budget plans approved for 2020/21
Published on Thursday, 13th February 2020Worcestershire County Council will be investing more money this year into social care, and roads as well as doubling its investment into reducing traffic congestion.
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After 21 years of service, Simon Mallinson retires from Worcestershire County Council
Published on Wednesday, 12th February 2020The Assistant Director for Legal and Governance at Worcestershire County Council is retiring after 21 years in the top legal post with the Council.
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Worcestershire flies the flag for Armed Forces Day
Published on Thursday, 27th June 2019Chairman of Worcestershire County Council, Peter Tomlinson has raised the Armed Forces Day flag to honour Armed Forces Week.
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County Chairman hits the Bullseye
Published on Thursday, 20th June 2019In a 180 degree turnaround in his sporting luck, County Council Chairman Peter Tomlinson hit the bullseye at a charity darts match yesterday.
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Peter Tomlinson thanks safety marshals after car accident
Published on Monday, 17th June 2019The Chairman of Worcestershire County Council, Cllr Peter Tomlinson, has thanked stewards and safety marshals from Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb after a visit on Saturday ended in a dramatic accident.
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Peter Tomlinson elected Chairman of Worcestershire County Council
Published on Thursday, 16th May 2019Former TV presenter and announcer, Peter Tomlinson, has been elected as the new Chairman for Worcestershire County Council for the civic year 2019/20.
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