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Council focuses on potholes after cold snap and wet weather

Published on Friday, 27th January 2023

Worcestershire County Council is acting promptly on repairing potholes following a mixture of unfavourable weather conditions in the past few months.

Help shape active travel in Worcestershire
Published on Tuesday, 17th January 2023
Worcestershire County Council is looking for representatives from groups or organisations to get involved and help shape active travel in Worcestershire.
Worcestershire is winter ready as temperatures drop
Published on Thursday, 8th December 2022
Worcestershire is winter ready! Temperatures have dropped significantly and a national cold weather alert is in place for the next few days.
Pershore Northern Link Road formally opened
Published on Tuesday, 29th November 2022
The brand new Pershore Northern Link Road is now formally open.
Passenger Transport surveys to help inform future transport investment get underway
Published on Thursday, 24th November 2022
Passenger Transport surveys designed to gather information to determine future transport provision in Worcestershire are set to be carried out over the next couple of weeks.
Park and Ride service available for Victorian Christmas Fayre weekend
Published on Thursday, 24th November 2022
The Victorian Christmas Fayre is returning to Worcester next weekend, celebrating its 30th anniversary, and a park and ride service to the event will once again be available from County Hall.
Road closures as Worcestershire pauses to remember them
Published on Tuesday, 8th November 2022
The County is coming together this week for a number of parades and services, to remember our armed forces who have served and lost their lives in wars and other conflicts whilst serving their country
Canal towpath improvements set to get underway
Published on Tuesday, 1st November 2022
Work is set to start on the widening and resurfacing of a section of canal towpath in Worcester.
Final eight columns being installed as historic bridge lantern refurb completes
Published on Friday, 7th October 2022
A project to refurbish Worcester’s iconic street lantern columns on Worcester Bridge is expected to be completed by the end of next week as the final eight restored columns and lanterns are reinstated
County Council suspends ‘no pass no travel’ rule on school transport
Published on Tuesday, 6th September 2022
The ‘no pass, no travel’ rule on school transport has been suspended for the first few weeks of term by Worcestershire County Council due to the high volume of late applications.
Surface dressing season comes to a close
Published on Thursday, 11th August 2022
More than 120 miles of roads have been resurfaced in Worcestershire by the County Council this year – the equivalent of travelling from Worcester to Buckingham Palace.
Gritters taken out of hibernation to save Worcestershire’s roads
Published on Friday, 15th July 2022
Gritters are on stand-by across Worcestershire to help prevent roads from melting in hot weather.
Highways and Travel Twitter takes home two trophies at The Worcestershire Social Media Awards
Published on Monday, 4th July 2022
The County Council’s Highways and Travel Twitter account was crowned Best Use of Twitter in the Public Sector at this year’s Worcestershire Social Media Awards.
Bus travel task force will be set up in Worcestershire
Published on Thursday, 23rd June 2022
A Bus Travel Task Force for Worcestershire is being set up to review current bus provision and to ensure bus travel is able to meet residents’ needs across the county.
Worcestershire’s gritting team celebrate the end of another winter season
Published on Thursday, 21st April 2022
Since October 2021, Worcestershire County Council has carried out 51 gritting runs, spreading 5341 tonnes of salt, keeping Worcestershire’s roads moving and safe for motorists.
Surface dressing season set to get underway
Published on Thursday, 14th April 2022
Worcestershire County Council’s surface dressing programme is set to commence next week.
Parish Councils set to benefit from extra Parish Lengthsman funding
Published on Wednesday, 2nd March 2022
A scheme that helps villages around Worcestershire improve their local area will benefit from £75,000 of additional funding this year.
Over 130 fallen trees removed from Worcestershire roads
Published on Monday, 21st February 2022
More than 130 fallen trees were removed from roads by Worcestershire County Council’s highway teams, as Storm Eunice passed through Worcestershire.
Plans being drawn up for Worcester to have a rainbow crossing
Published on Tuesday, 8th February 2022
A rainbow crossing is set to be installed in Worcester City Centre under plans being drawn up by Worcestershire County Council.
Full Steam Ahead for Improvements to Droitwich Spa Train Station
Published on Friday, 7th January 2022
A range of organisations including Worcestershire County Council are working together to improve rail users’ experience of Droitwich Spa Train Station.
Help from residents requested to spot drain thieves
Published on Friday, 24th December 2021
Officers are asking motorists in Worcestershire to drive with caution after man hole covers were reported stolen in the region.
Storm Arwen brings busy weekend on county’s roads
Published on Monday, 29th November 2021
Worcestershire County Council highways staff faced a busy weekend preparing and clearing the county’s roads, due to the impact of Storm Arwen
Worcestershire launches its bid for £86 million to improve public transport
Published on Thursday, 11th November 2021
The County Council has submitted a bid of £86million to improve public transport across Worcestershire.
Worcestershire to receive 50k active travel boost
Published on Monday, 18th October 2021
Worcestershire County Council will receive a £50,000 funding boost to support active travel initiatives across the county.
County Councillors pay tribute to efforts following fire in Kidderminster
Published on Friday, 10th September 2021
County Councillors have paid tribute to the efforts of the emergency services, the local community and other partners following a large fire in Kidderminster.
Taking a look back at a busy year of major projects and highways work
Published on Wednesday, 18th August 2021
It’s said that ‘a picture tells a thousand words’ and that’s certainly the case in showcasing Worcestershire County Council’s major projects and highways work.
Surface dressing season nears completion
Published on Monday, 26th July 2021
Almost 160 miles of highway have been resurfaced in Worcestershire by the County Council this year.
New on demand public transport service launching in Bromsgrove
Published on Thursday, 15th July 2021
A new ‘on-demand’ bus service is launching next week in Bromsgrove – one of the first of its kind in the West Midlands.
Update from Severn Trent Water on planned emergency works on Stourport Bridge next week (July 5 and 6 2021)
Published on Thursday, 1st July 2021
Statement released by Severn Trent Water in regards to works on the Stourport Bridge for two days next week, Monday (5 July) and Tuesday (6 July).
Have your say on new proposals for cycling and walking investment
Published on Friday, 11th June 2021
Residents are being urged to have their say on proposed walking and cycling improvements in four locations across the county.
Major investment into county’s highways and footways
Published on Friday, 19th February 2021
A major investment of £30 million will be made to improve and maintain the county’s highways and footways in the next year.
Major works and road maintenance to continue in lockdown
Published on Thursday, 14th January 2021
Worcestershire County Council has confirmed its major infrastructure projects and road maintenance programmes are continuing during the current Covid-19 lockdown.
Council teams keep Worcestershire moving this festive season
Published on Wednesday, 30th December 2020
The County Council’s gritting and flooding teams have been working hard to keep Worcestershire safe and to keep people moving.
Stay safe and report flood issues as river levels rise
Published on Wednesday, 23rd December 2020
Residents in parts of Worcestershire are being reminded to stay safe as heavy rain is expected to cause flooding issues.
New cycle parking scheme launched in Worcestershire
Published on Monday, 9th November 2020
A new cycle parking scheme has been launched in Worcestershire that lets organisations apply for free cycle parking stands.
Gritting teams ready to keep Worcestershire moving this winter
Published on Thursday, 15th October 2020
The 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.
A safer and more enjoyable experience for Worcester City Centre shoppers
Published on Wednesday, 16th September 2020
The current ban on vehicles and cycles entering the pedestrian City Centre has been extended.
Worcestershire Highways ready to react to Storm Francis
Published on Monday, 24th August 2020
With Storm Francis seemingly on its way this evening, residents are being reminded to stay safe and report damage through to Worcestershire Highways.
Plans to improve congestion at Upton hotspot moving forward
Published on Friday, 14th August 2020
A planning application was submitted last week by Worcestershire County Council for major improvement works at a busy rural junction near Upton.
Works to install new road crossings gets underway
Published on Tuesday, 11th August 2020
The summer programme of works to install five new road crossings across the county is now underway.
New road crossings set to be installed across the county
Published on Tuesday, 21st July 2020
Work is set to start next month on five new road crossings which will be installed across the county.
Bus services restart in Worcestershire
Published on Wednesday, 1st July 2020
Some of the bus services that were previously halted will restart from Monday.
Walking and cycling funding awarded
Published on Tuesday, 30th June 2020
Worcestershire County Council has been awarded £135,500 to support cycling and walking in the county.
145/145A Bus service extended
Published on Tuesday, 30th June 2020
Worcestershire County Council has reached an agreement to extend the no. 145/145A bus service.
Bromsgrove motorway junction improvements set to get underway
Published on Wednesday, 27th May 2020
Works to make improvements to Junction 4 of the M5 in Bromsgrove are set to get underway early next month.
It’s closed for a reason
Published on Friday, 6th March 2020
Road closed signs during the floods, are there for a reason- your safety.
County Council boss thanks staff working this Christmas
Published on Monday, 23rd December 2019
Nobody really wants to work at Christmas but many council staff will give up valuable time with their families to keep doing the day job.
Preparing the county's roads for Polling Day
Published on Monday, 9th December 2019
The highways teams at Worcestershire County Council are preparing to keep the county’s roads open on Election day.
County’s gritting teams keeping us safe on the roads
Published on Friday, 29th November 2019
The County Council’s gritting teams have been out on the roads preparing for the cold weather due this weekend.
County Council teams working to help residents during the floods
Published on Friday, 15th November 2019
Worcestershire County Council’s teams have been working hard to keep the county moving and people safe during the floods.
Worcestershire Will Remember Them
Published on Sunday, 10th November 2019
Towns and villages across Worcestershire will be marking remembrance Sunday and Armistice day this weekend.
The first bat highway in the UK, to light up in Worcestershire
Published on Friday, 30th August 2019
The first bat friendly street lights in the UK have been switched on, in Worcestershire.
Advanced works planned at Churchfields
Published on Monday, 22nd July 2019
Advanced works are set to get underway next week ahead of the Churchfields Urban Highway Improvement Scheme which is planned to start later in the year.
Footbridge over SLR ready for installation
Published on Monday, 22nd July 2019
Walking and cycling connectivity over one of Worcestershire’s busiest roads is set to take a leap forward.
Worcester Bridge flood debris to be cleared this Sunday evening
Published on Friday, 21st June 2019
Debris that is currently resting against Worcester Bridge following the recent floods will be cleared this Sunday evening (23 June).
Sidbury Junction improvement scheme to start next week
Published on Tuesday, 11th June 2019
Works to improve traffic flow in one of the busiest areas of Worcester City are set to start next week.
Working year-round to maintain Worcestershire's roads
Published on Friday, 24th May 2019
Ensuring roads across Worcestershire are fit for purpose, is an important part of Worcestershire County Council’s road maintenance programme.
Work on The Shambles is progressing well
Published on Monday, 13th May 2019
The city centre programme of improvement works for The Shambles in Worcester is progressing well.
Road closures in Redditch as the Tour Series comes to town
Published on Friday, 3rd May 2019
The Tour Series will be returning to Redditch next Thursday (9th May) with hundreds of riders speeding around the town for the eighth consecutive year.
One week to go until Redditch opens the OVO Energy Tour Series for 2019
Published on Thursday, 2nd May 2019
Excitement is building throughout the region as Redditch prepares to welcome the first round for both the women's and men's elite Tour Series races on Thursday 9th May.
Countdown begins to this year's Redditch Tour Series following launch event
Published on Wednesday, 24th April 2019
The countdown to this year’s Redditch Tour Series is now officially on after organisers, sponsors and riders came together to launch this year’s event in Redditch yesterday
Full steam ahead on works to revamp Kidderminster Station
Published on Tuesday, 19th March 2019
Since work began on the scheme at the start of this year, works on the forecourt have moved forward.
Latest updates on Bromsgrove's walking and cycling enhancements
Published on Thursday, 14th March 2019
Work on the first of several major crossing improvements in Bromsgrove will begin this month.

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