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County’s new woodlands continue to grow at New Farm

Published on Thursday, 26th January 2023

Worcestershire County Council’s creation of new woodlands across the county continues to take shape, as tree planting is now well underway at the New Farm site in Norton, Evesham.

Green Infrastructure Strategy consultation launches
Published on Tuesday, 24th January 2023
A consultation into how Worcestershire County Council can enhance green spaces and natural habitats throughout the county has launched this week.
Registrations now open for new solar panel and battery storage scheme
Published on Monday, 23rd January 2023
A new scheme has launched in Worcestershire, aimed at making the switch to clean energy as cost effective and hassle free as possible.
Partners work together on flood recovery in the county
Published on Friday, 20th January 2023
A wide range of partners across Worcestershire are continuing to work together as they move from flood response into flood recovery.
Looking back over the year - Local Litter Pickers commended by BBC Make A Difference Awards
Published on Tuesday, 13th December 2022
As the year draws to a close, Worcestershire County Council is reflecting on positive news throughout 2022.
Three County Schools selected to receive trees from Platinum Jubilee sculpture
Published on Wednesday, 5th October 2022
Three of the county’s primary schools have been chosen to receive trees that featured in the Tree of Trees installation for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Popular County Hall wildflower meadows now two years old
Published on Wednesday, 28th September 2022
The wildflower meadows have proved a very popular addition at County Hall in Worcester, since they were planted back in 2020.
Worcestershire welcomes extension of Queen’s Green Canopy
Published on Tuesday, 20th September 2022
Worcestershire has welcomed the extension of the Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) initiative to give people the opportunity to plant trees in memoriam to honour Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Local litter group nominated for BBC Make A Difference Award
Published on Tuesday, 9th August 2022
A group of litter picking volunteers who have been helping to keep Hartlebury Common tidy have been rewarded for their efforts and nominated for a BBC Make A Difference Award.
Over 16,000 trees planted across the county for Queen’s Green Canopy
Published on Monday, 9th May 2022
Worcestershire has planted over 16,000 trees, as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy project part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Natural Networks continue to support county’s biodiversity improvement
Published on Wednesday, 9th March 2022
Over 140 organisations have received support and advice from the Natural Networks programme since its launch two and a half years ago.
Thousands of new LED lights to shine across Worcestershire
Published on Friday, 4th March 2022
An extra £6million will be spent by Worcestershire County Council on street lighting in a bid to complete the replacement of all non-led units to more energy efficient LEDs.
Hedge cutting reminder as bird nesting season starts soon
Published on Thursday, 10th February 2022
Residents are being advised that there is less than a month to go before bird nesting season if they need to cut back trees and hedges.
Second set of bat friendly red street lights have been switched on in Worcestershire
Published on Tuesday, 1st February 2022
A second set of bat friendly red street lights have been switched on in Worcestershire, furthering the county’s investigations into bat-friendly lighting.
The Bewdley School get a lesson in tree planting as they visit Bewdley woodland site
Published on Monday, 31st January 2022
The Bewdley School have been on hand to help ensure the County Council’s new woodland in Bewdley continues to grow.
County’s Queen’s Green Canopy contribution passes 5,500 mark
Published on Monday, 31st January 2022
Over 5,500 trees have already been planted in Worcestershire as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy with many more being planted this year as we near the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Volunteers work together to help rare butterfly
Published on Tuesday, 25th January 2022
Members of West Midlands Butterfly Conservation have teamed up with Worcestershire County Council to help encourage a rare butterfly to keep visiting the county.
County Council Woodland Taking Shape
Published on Sunday, 21st November 2021
Tree planting is progressing well and the Council’s newest woodland in Bewdley is beginning to take shape.
County Council reduces carbon emissions by nearly 50% since 2009/10
Published on Thursday, 18th November 2021
The County Council has seen a 42% reduction in absolute carbon emissions from its own operations and activities since 2009/10.
HRH The Princess Royal visits St Barnabas Primary School in Worcestershire
Published on Friday, 8th October 2021
HRH The Princess Royal visited St Barnabas C Of E Primary School in Worcester today and planted a tree as part of The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) Initiative.
Support for businesses to recover the green way
Published on Tuesday, 7th September 2021
As the UK begins to recover following the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions, Worcestershire County Council is encouraging businesses to adopt a ‘green recovery’, with support from the council.
Have your say on Mineral Local Plan as consultation restarts
Published on Thursday, 26th August 2021
Residents are being encouraged to have their say as the county’s Mineral Local Plan reaches the final stages of development.
Lighting the county’s streets whilst reducing carbon emissions
Published on Monday, 2nd August 2021
Carbon emissions from energy use in street lighting across Worcestershire have reduced by 56% since 2009/10.
Wildflowers once again brightening up County Hall
Published on Friday, 23rd July 2021
The wildflowers are once again blossoming on County Hall campus.
Green Deal scam letters hit Worcestershire
Published on Thursday, 6th May 2021
Worcestershire Trading Standards are warning residents to be wary of scams targeting homeowners about the Green Homes Grant scheme, which closed on 31st March 2021.
Look out for each other by using county paths safely
Published on Tuesday, 27th April 2021
Many people have taken the opportunity during Covid-19 restrictions to get out and about walking and cycling across our beautiful county.
County Council backs Woodland Trust Tree Charter
Published on Monday, 22nd February 2021
Worcestershire County Council has reinforced its tree planting pledge to help enhance the local environment and create at least two new woodland areas for residents and visitors to enjoy in years to come.
Grants and support available to help local businesses go green for 2021
Published on Monday, 1st February 2021
Several grants are on offer from Worcestershire County Council to encourage local businesses to become greener and cut costs for 2021.
Tree planting begins in Bewdley
Published on Friday, 11th December 2020
The first steps have been taken in creating new woodland areas in Worcestershire.
Be flood aware this winter
Published on Friday, 13th November 2020
As we head towards winter, Worcestershire County Council is encouraging residents within the county to ensure they’re prepared for potential flooding.
Council highlights Government’s announcement regarding the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone
Published on Friday, 13th November 2020
The County Council’s Trading Standards Service is highlighting the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) that the Government has declared across Britain to mitigate the risk of the disease spreading
Worcestershire goes green for Recycle Week
Published on Monday, 21st September 2020
Buildings across Worcestershire are set to light up green to help mark Recycle Week 2020, which begins today.
Scrutiny Panel assesses progress of Council’s Carbon Management Plan
Published on Wednesday, 5th August 2020
On Tuesday 4th August, the Economy & Environmental Overview & Scrutiny Panel came together to assess progress as the Council develop plans to move towards zero carbon emissions.
Kidderminster Household Recycling Centre to re-open on Monday
Published on Wednesday, 22nd July 2020
Kidderminster Household Recycling Centre will be re-opening on Monday 27th July.
£4.9million Investment announced for Tenbury Flood Alleviation
Published on Tuesday, 14th July 2020
Homes and businesses in Tenbury Wells hit by flooding will receive a boost, with a £4.9 million investment to better protect properties and businesses.
150,000 new trees for Worcestershire in the next five years
Published on Thursday, 9th July 2020
Two new woodland areas in Worcestershire are to be created, as part of the County Council’s commitment to protect the environment.
Recycling increases during lockdown
Published on Monday, 22nd June 2020
The amount of waste being recycled from homes in Worcestershire has rocketed by 12% during lockdown, new figures show.
Spaces are still available for virtual flood support sessions
Published on Friday, 12th June 2020
Coronavirus has changed life as we know it for many over the last few months, but for many life had already changed significantly due to flooding.
Worcestershire looks back at county wildlife improvements on World Environment Day
Published on Friday, 5th June 2020
Today is international World Environment Day, and this year’s theme is ‘Time For Nature’.
Make a B-Line for your garden and help the insects
Published on Tuesday, 2nd June 2020
Do your bit to help nature this summer, by creating an insect highway in your garden.
Two more Household Recycling Centres to open
Published on Wednesday, 27th May 2020
Two more of Worcestershire’s Household Recycling Centres (HRC’s) will be re-opening this week, bringing the number operating across the county to nine.
County Council going for Green Electricity
Published on Friday, 14th February 2020
Worcestershire County Council will be purchasing ‘green’ electricity to power all of its street lighting, schools, libraries and all council buildings from the 1st April.
Land owners wanted to recommend mineral sites
Published on Thursday, 16th January 2020
Worcestershire County Council is looking for new places for mineral extraction in the county.
Community fridge celebrates first month success
Published on Thursday, 12th December 2019
Just one month after opening its doors, Worcestershire County Council’s first community fridge is diverting huge amounts of food waste from landfill.
Rethink your waste this Christmas
Published on Wednesday, 27th November 2019
Christmas is the most wonderful, and the most wasteful, time of the year.
Local volunteers turn out to help on first Natural Networks project
Published on Tuesday, 24th September 2019
Local volunteers from Redditch came out in force to help add the finishing touches to the first Natural Networks project.
Still time left to respond to consultation on mineral extraction
Published on Thursday, 19th September 2019
Worcestershire residents are being invited to offer feedback on the Worcestershire Minerals Local Plan.
County Hall in bloom following Natural Networks funding
Published on Thursday, 5th September 2019
Large areas of Worcestershire were blooming with wildflowers this summer and County Hall will soon be blossoming too.
Could you do "One Green Thing"?
Published on Thursday, 11th July 2019
Being more environmentally friendly can sometimes feel overwhelming.
Worcester Woods Country Park excels
Published on Thursday, 27th June 2019
Worcester Woods Country Park has been awarded a 2019 Certificate of Excellence from Tripadvisor.
Have a Waste Free Easter
Published on Thursday, 18th April 2019
Across the UK, it is estimated more than 8,000 tonnes of waste is generated from Easter egg packaging every year.

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