Worcestershire County Council Archives

NEWS 17^th Apr, 2024

Droitwich Spa French Twinning Group keep France vs England sporting rivalry alive

NEWS 17^th Mar, 2024

Refurbished canal footbridges paving the way for walkers in Droitwich

NEWS 13^th Mar, 2024

Spring Meadows and Copcut Park set for biodiversity revamp

NEWS 12^th Mar, 2024

Wychavon 'puts pressure' on Raven developer's to make progress

NEWS 11^th Dec, 2023

Assistive technology aids Droitwich lad's life with epilepsy

NEWS 4^th Dec, 2023

Droitwich school unveils new nursery

NEWS 8^th Nov, 2023

Residents sound alarm on 'dangerous' road linking Droitwich and Worcester

NEWS

19^th Oct, 2023

Westlands documentary film shows estate in new light

NEWS 17^th Oct, 2023

A38 Worcester Road closed overnight Tuesday and Wednesday for resurfacing works

NEWS 17^th Oct, 2023

Children's spooky Halloween disco at Droitwich Library

NEWS 18^th Oct, 2023

Meet your district and county councillors in Cutnall Green

NEWS 5^th Oct, 2023

Speeding crackdown behind Droitwich roads 'mystery markings'

NEWS 27^th Sep, 2023

Droitwich roads benefit from county council resurfacing programme

NEWS 31^st Aug, 2023

County Council's resident roadshow coming to Droitwich Saltfest

NEWS

23^rd Aug, 2023

Wildlife conservation group celebrates another government funding boost

NEWS 19^th Aug, 2023

County Council supports new guidance on reducing impact of street lighting on bats and wildlife

NEWS 13^th Aug, 2023

Summer reading challenge off to flying start

NEWS 26^th Jul, 2023

Youngsters can enjoy a teddy bears picnic at Droitwich Library

NEWS 28^th Jun, 2023

County council roadshow returning to Droitwich

NEWS 8^th Jun, 2023

Libraries seeking Droitwich volunteers this summer

NEWS 4^th Jun, 2023

Work completed on restoring 250-year-old Droitwich canal bridge to its former glory

NEWS 20^th Apr, 2023

Overnight work at A38 Copcut Junction in Droitwich next week

NEWS 22^nd Mar, 2023

Hanbury first school educated on engineering by rail consultancy firm

NEWS 7^th Mar, 2023

Plans revealed for new woodlands in Droitwich and Worcester as council strives for 150,000-tree target

NEWS 2^nd Mar, 2023

Have your say on key future Droitwich town projects at meeting

NEWS 1^st Mar, 2023

Work being carried out at Droitwich's Spring Meadow and Door Step Green

NEWS 28^th Feb, 2023

Droitwich Town Council explains why War Memorial is fenced off

NEWS 17^th Feb, 2023

Councils 'disappointed' as Droitwich underpass art is daubed with graffiti

NEWS 16^th Feb, 2023

'Gridlocked!' - Droitwich drivers slam several sets of roadworks all being done at once

NEWS 14^th Feb, 2023

Hanbury speed advisory signs outside primary school fixed

NEWS 28^th Dec, 2022

Westland community set to reap benefits from florist's computer donation

NEWS 1^st Dec, 2022

Help needed to facilitate growing demand at Gloverspiece School

NEWS 19^th Oct, 2022

Changes to A38 Copcut junction in Droitwich

NEWS 10^th Oct, 2022

Pulley Lane in Droitwich set to get new 40mph speed limit

NEWS 30^th Sep, 2022

'Cooking on a budget' - Free sessions being held in Droitwich to help people create cheaper meals

NEWS 23^rd Sep, 2022

'Average speed cameras on A449 from Hartlebury to Ombersley have made an impact', say police

NEWS 20^th Sep, 2022

Fresh calls for crossing at busy Westlands roundabout

NEWS 2^nd Sep, 2022

New-look playground opened on Droitwich's Westlands estate after revamp

NEWS 1^st Sep, 2022

County Council bringing resident roadshow to Droitwich Salt Fest

NEWS 22^nd Aug, 2022

Witton WI's brilliant bra donation raises funds for Worcestershire Royal Hospital's Breast Cancer Unit Haven

NEWS 27^th Jun, 2022

Groups in Droitwich can grab 'Ticket to Ride' grants to start new community transport schemes

NEWS 22^nd Jun, 2022

Family who fled Afghanistan and moved to Droitwich thanks Worcestershire for its warm welcome

NEWS 19^th May, 2022

Residents urged to have their say as the future of Worcestershire's bus services is set to be discussed at county council

NEWS 29^th Apr, 2022

UPDATE - More details emerge on the brand new bus route from Bromsgrove to Longbridge to replace curtailed 144

NEWS 28^th Apr, 2022

New bus service to be launched between Bromsgrove, Rubery and Longbridge as 'solution' to 144 cuts

NEWS 14^th Apr, 2022

144 LATEST - Campaign stepped up to save bus route to Birmingham with letters, petitions and a council motion

NEWS

8^th Apr, 2022

First Droitwich underpass mural - inspired by Westlands First School pupils - is complete

NEWS 7^th Apr, 2022

Shock as 144 bus services to Birmingham are axed

NEWS 20^th Mar, 2022

Droitwich homes and businesses to get ultrafast Internet access for the first time

NEWS 2^nd Mar, 2022

Rallying call for residents to have their say on new reduced speed limits proposed for Hanbury

NEWS 25^th Feb, 2022

£250million set for services as Worcestershire County Council raises council tax by 3.94pc

NEWS 26^th Feb, 2022

Green Party call for improvements to 'poor state of pavements' in Gorse Hill

NEWS 17^th Feb, 2022

Storm Eunice - The plans in place in Worcestershire for road, rail, potential power cuts and flooding

NEWS 10^th Feb, 2022

Calls for bat-friendly lighting on popular 'pitch black' Droitwich footpath

NEWS 8^th Feb, 2022

Worcester to get a rainbow crossing to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community

NEWS 2^nd Feb, 2022

Fernhill Heath set to get 'bat friendly' street lighting

NEWS 15^th Jan, 2022

Raft of improvements on the way for Droitwich Railway Station as groups join forces

NEWS 14^th Jan, 2022

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters.....

NEWS 12^th Jan, 2022

Worcestershire parents have just days left to apply for first, middle and primary school places for next September

NEWS 7^th Jan, 2022

Worcestershire recycling centres ready to accept real Christmas trees now twelfth night has passed

NEWS

26^th Nov, 2021

Creative commuters come up with new names for the railway lines linking Bromsgrove, Droitwich and Redditch

NEWS 12^th Nov, 2021

Worcestershire launches its bid for £86million to improve public transport

NEWS 30^th Oct, 2021

Drivers warned about new speed cameras on A449 between Ombersley and Hartlebury

NEWS 28^th Oct, 2021

SEND protest plan brings reply from county's education chief

NEWS 29^th Oct, 2021

Webinar will help Worcestershire manufacturers to embrace digital technology

NEWS 23^rd Oct, 2021

Temporary road works on Droitwich's A38 which lasted two-and-a-half years finally complete

NEWS 12^th Oct, 2021

Two Droitwich roads to be closed for carriageway works

NEWS

24^th Sep, 2021

Hanbury residents pack out MP's meeting to voice their concerns on speed limits and road safety in the village

NEWS 10^th Sep, 2021

Highlighting the help support available across Worcestershire on World Suicide Prevention Day

NEWS 12^th Sep, 2021

Westlands residents can have their say at latest councillors' surgery

NEWS 9^th Sep, 2021

Shocked Wychbold parents of nine-year-olds told 'there is no school bus - they can get the 144'

NEWS 3^rd Sep, 2021

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters.......

NEWS 2^nd Sep, 2021

Worcestershire school places open for 2022 applications

NEWS 27^th Aug, 2021

'Meet your councillor' event in Droitwich will give residents the chance to discuss local issues

NEWS 28^th Jul, 2021

Pupils from Droitwich's Westacre Middle School showcase their skills to win STEM Challenge

NEWS 12^th Jul, 2021

Average speed cameras to be installed on main A449 between Hartlebury and Ombersley

NEWS 26^th Jun, 2021

Shout out to Worcestershire's classroom 'stars' on National Thank a Teacher Day

NEWS 25^th Jun, 2021

Armed Forces Day - Worcestershire pays tribute to servicemen and women's role during the pandemic

NEWS 10^th Jun, 2021

Worcestershire County Council launches recruitment drive to find 100 more adult social care workers

NEWS 28^th May, 2021

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters......

NEWS 26^th Mar, 2021

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters......

NEWS 23^rd Mar, 2021

Droitwich residents urged to join today's national day of reflection to remember those who have died during the pandemic

NEWS 11^th Mar, 2021

Droitwich and Worcester residents asked to 'store rubbish at home' after visitor increase at recycling centres

NEWS 26^th Feb, 2021

Volunteers sought for new 'Friends of Droitwich Spa Railway Station' group

NEWS 17^th Feb, 2021

More than 6,000 from Droitwich, Worcester, Fernhill Heath and Martin Hussingtree tested for South African Covid variant

NEWS 12^th Feb, 2021

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters......

NEWS 13^th Feb, 2021

WESTMINSTER DIARY - 'Hopes the worst of the pandemic is now behind us'

NEWS 10^th Feb, 2021

Revealed: Conservative Party selects its Droitwich candidates for the Worcestershire County Council elections

NEWS 6^th Feb, 2021

Health Chief praises 'fantastic response' to South African Covid test plea from residents in Droitwich, Fernhill Heath and Martin Hussingtree

NEWS UPDATE 5^th Feb, 2021

People in parts of Droitwich, Fernhill Heath and Martin Hussingtree urged to get tested after South African Covid outbreak

NEWS 4^th Feb, 2021

Worcestershire County Councillor urges Government to stick to its plan and ignore pleas from 'jump the queue' groups

NEWS 5^th Feb, 2021

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters......

NEWS 29^th Jan, 2021

County Council chiefs accused of jumping Covid-19 vaccine queue

NEWS 25^th Jan, 2021

Fund-raising page for fire-hit Droitwich school up to £5,000

NEWS 24^th Jan, 2021

'Only travel if necessary' warning issued as Worcestershire Highways head out in gritters and snow ploughs

NEWS

22^nd Jan, 2021

VIDEO - Worcestershire Young Poet Laureate's powerful film captures the sadness and uncertainty of life in the pandemic

NEWS 12^th Jan, 2021

Droitwich and Worcester parents reminded 2021 school admission applications close this week

NEWS 4^th Dec, 2020

Residents' joy as pavement on main route into Droitwich town centre is resurfaced

NEWS 30^th Nov, 2020

Revealed: Droitwich Labour Party selects three candidates for county elections

NEWS 23^rd Nov, 2020

Worcestershire County Council100 posts

Droitwich Spa French Twinning Group keep France vs England sporting rivalry alive

Refurbished canal footbridges paving the way for walkers in Droitwich

Spring Meadows and Copcut Park set for biodiversity revamp

Wychavon 'puts pressure' on Raven developer's to make progress

Assistive technology aids Droitwich lad's life with epilepsy

Droitwich school unveils new nursery

Residents sound alarm on 'dangerous' road linking Droitwich and Worcester

Westlands documentary film shows estate in new light

A38 Worcester Road closed overnight Tuesday and Wednesday for resurfacing works

Children's spooky Halloween disco at Droitwich Library

Meet your district and county councillors in Cutnall Green

Speeding crackdown behind Droitwich roads 'mystery markings'

Droitwich roads benefit from county council resurfacing programme

County Council's resident roadshow coming to Droitwich Saltfest

Wildlife conservation group celebrates another government funding boost

County Council supports new guidance on reducing impact of street lighting on bats and wildlife

Summer reading challenge off to flying start

Youngsters can enjoy a teddy bears picnic at Droitwich Library

County council roadshow returning to Droitwich

Libraries seeking Droitwich volunteers this summer

Work completed on restoring 250-year-old Droitwich canal bridge to its former glory

Overnight work at A38 Copcut Junction in Droitwich next week

Hanbury first school educated on engineering by rail consultancy firm

Plans revealed for new woodlands in Droitwich and Worcester as council strives for 150,000-tree target

Have your say on key future Droitwich town projects at meeting

Work being carried out at Droitwich's Spring Meadow and Door Step Green

Droitwich Town Council explains why War Memorial is fenced off

Councils 'disappointed' as Droitwich underpass art is daubed with graffiti

'Gridlocked!' - Droitwich drivers slam several sets of roadworks all being done at once

Hanbury speed advisory signs outside primary school fixed

Westland community set to reap benefits from florist's computer donation

Help needed to facilitate growing demand at Gloverspiece School

Changes to A38 Copcut junction in Droitwich

Pulley Lane in Droitwich set to get new 40mph speed limit

'Cooking on a budget' - Free sessions being held in Droitwich to help people create cheaper meals

'Average speed cameras on A449 from Hartlebury to Ombersley have made an impact', say police

Fresh calls for crossing at busy Westlands roundabout

New-look playground opened on Droitwich's Westlands estate after revamp

County Council bringing resident roadshow to Droitwich Salt Fest

Witton WI's brilliant bra donation raises funds for Worcestershire Royal Hospital's Breast Cancer Unit Haven

Groups in Droitwich can grab 'Ticket to Ride' grants to start new community transport schemes

Family who fled Afghanistan and moved to Droitwich thanks Worcestershire for its warm welcome

Residents urged to have their say as the future of Worcestershire's bus services is set to be discussed at county council

UPDATE - More details emerge on the brand new bus route from Bromsgrove to Longbridge to replace curtailed 144

New bus service to be launched between Bromsgrove, Rubery and Longbridge as 'solution' to 144 cuts

144 LATEST - Campaign stepped up to save bus route to Birmingham with letters, petitions and a council motion

First Droitwich underpass mural - inspired by Westlands First School pupils - is complete

Shock as 144 bus services to Birmingham are axed

Droitwich homes and businesses to get ultrafast Internet access for the first time

Rallying call for residents to have their say on new reduced speed limits proposed for Hanbury

£250million set for services as Worcestershire County Council raises council tax by 3.94pc

Green Party call for improvements to 'poor state of pavements' in Gorse Hill

Storm Eunice - The plans in place in Worcestershire for road, rail, potential power cuts and flooding

Calls for bat-friendly lighting on popular 'pitch black' Droitwich footpath

Worcester to get a rainbow crossing to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community

Fernhill Heath set to get 'bat friendly' street lighting

Raft of improvements on the way for Droitwich Railway Station as groups join forces

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters.....

Worcestershire parents have just days left to apply for first, middle and primary school places for next September

Worcestershire recycling centres ready to accept real Christmas trees now twelfth night has passed

Creative commuters come up with new names for the railway lines linking Bromsgrove, Droitwich and Redditch

Worcestershire launches its bid for £86million to improve public transport

Drivers warned about new speed cameras on A449 between Ombersley and Hartlebury

SEND protest plan brings reply from county's education chief

Webinar will help Worcestershire manufacturers to embrace digital technology

Temporary road works on Droitwich's A38 which lasted two-and-a-half years finally complete

Two Droitwich roads to be closed for carriageway works

Hanbury residents pack out MP's meeting to voice their concerns on speed limits and road safety in the village

Highlighting the help support available across Worcestershire on World Suicide Prevention Day

Westlands residents can have their say at latest councillors' surgery

Shocked Wychbold parents of nine-year-olds told 'there is no school bus - they can get the 144'

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters.......

Worcestershire school places open for 2022 applications

'Meet your councillor' event in Droitwich will give residents the chance to discuss local issues

Pupils from Droitwich's Westacre Middle School showcase their skills to win STEM Challenge

Average speed cameras to be installed on main A449 between Hartlebury and Ombersley

Shout out to Worcestershire's classroom 'stars' on National Thank a Teacher Day

Armed Forces Day - Worcestershire pays tribute to servicemen and women's role during the pandemic

Worcestershire County Council launches recruitment drive to find 100 more adult social care workers