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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County Council head to Bromsgrove to chat to residents
Published on Wednesday, 31st July 2019Worcestershire County Council will be joining the historic Bromsgrove Market as their resident roadshow programme continues.
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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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Council budget for 2019/20 approved
Published on Thursday, 14th February 2019Worcestershire County Council today approved the 2019/20 budget that will see millions of pounds invested into tackling congestion, improving town centres and upgrading railway stations.
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Investments into the County
Published on Thursday, 24th January 2019Worcestershire County Council is proposing to invest millions of pounds into tackling congestion, improving town centres and upgrading railway stations across the county.
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A Christmas and New Year message from Worcestershire County Council Chairman Brandon Clayton
Published on Thursday, 20th December 2018It's been a busy 2018 for me in my role as the Chairman of the County Council. Since I was elected in May, I've been to many civic engagements across the whole of Worcestershire. It's been great to be
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Christmas/New Year message from Leader Simon Geraghty
Published on Thursday, 20th December 2018In the past twelve months, we’ve faced challenging financial times, like many other County Councils in the country.
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Draft Budget proposals announced
Published on Tuesday, 4th December 2018Worcestershire County Council is planning a balanced budget for next year despite facing an increase in demand for social care.
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