News

17 Mar 2023

Lt Col Patrick Holcroft retires as Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire after over 10 years of service

After over 10 years in the role as the 21^st Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire, Lt Col Patrick Holcroft CVO OBE, retires today and welcomes his successor, Mrs Beatrice Grant.

20 Sep 2022

Worcestershire welcomes extension of Queen’s Green Canopy

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.

Banner which reads Her Majesty The Queen 1926-2022

09 Sep 2022

Online book of condolence open following the passing of Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Following the passing of Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, you can now pay your respects through Worcestershire’s online book of condolence which is open to residents.

Hills in the countryside with a lake in the far right corner

07 Jul 2022

Excitement builds as Queen’s Baton Relay is set to visit Worcestershire!

The Queen’s Baton Relay has now returned to the host nation for a tour of each region of England including a visit to Worcestershire over two days on 22 and 23 July.

County Representatives pose at Hartlebury Castle for the Queen's Garden Party

31 May 2022

Garden Party hosted at Hartlebury Castle for County Heroes to start HM The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Communities across the County gathered yesterday as Lt Col Patrick Holcroft LVO OBE CStJ, the Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire, hosted a Garden Party at Hartlebury Castle

26 May 2022

HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Garden Party at Hartlebury Castle for County Heroes

As communities across the County prepare to celebrate HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Holcroft LVO OBE CStJ, the Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire, supported by the Worcestershire County Council, will be hosting a Garden Party at Hartlebury Castle on Monday 30 May.

13 May 2022

Schools Bill is announced during Queen's Speech

Worcestershire County Council has welcomed the announcement in the Queen’s Speech this week of a new Schools Bill.

Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire, Lt Col Patrick Holcroft LVO OBE planting a tree.

09 May 2022

Over 16,000 trees planted across the county for Queen’s Green Canopy

Worcestershire has planted over 16,000 trees, as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy project part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

31 Jan 2022

County’s Queen’s Green Canopy contribution passes 5,500 mark

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.