Blossom Watch Week 2024 Wednesday, 17 April, 2024 The annual celebration of the UK's spectacular blossom season is now in its fifth year, boosting tourism and connecting people to nature. Blossom is particularly important to Mid Worcestershire, with the Blossom Trail and the Sakura Cherry Tree Project. Blossom Watch, running from the 20th - 28th April 2024, is a great opportunity to celebrate and recognise the significant impact blossom has in... Local News
Swimming Pool Support Fund - Phase Two Capital Funding 2nd February 2024 The Swimming Pool Support Fund is a collaborative project between the Government and Sport England which totals over £60 million from the Exchequer and £20m... Local News
Increased Funding for Local Government at the Final Local Government Finance Settlement 2nd February 2024 The Government has announced additional measures for local authorities, worth £600 million. This includes £500 million of new funding for councils with... Local News
Nigel Huddleston MP speaks on Financial Support for the Hospitality Sector 1st February 2024 Financial Secretary to the Treasury Nigel Huddleston MP outlines the Government's efforts to support the hospitality sector. Speeches in Parliament
Fourth Round of the Cultural Development Fund to be Launched 31st January 2024 The fourth round of the Government’s Cultural Development Fund is soon to be launched across England. Cultural venues are invited to apply for up to £5 million... Local News
Disposable Vapes to be Banned to Protect Children's Health 31st January 2024 The Government has this week announced a range of measures, that will include a ban on disposable vapes, as part of ambitious plans to tackle the rise in youth... Local News
Reminder to Claim Warm Home Discount 31st January 2024 The Warm Home Discount provides eligible households across Great Britain with a rebate of £150 off their electricity bill, directly from their suppliers. The... Local News
Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities Investment Helps Team Based in Mid Worcestershire 29th January 2024 The Government has announced the 2023/24 projects in the Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities Investment. The Get Active Strategy has been set out to get over 3.5... Local News
Statement on Alfie Steele report 26th January 2024 I would like to thank the Independent Reviewer, Jane Wiffin, who was commissioned to lead the Local Child Safeguarding Practice Review (LCSPR), for her hard... Local News
Trees Planted as part of Sakura Cherry Tree Project 26th January 2024 I was delighted to plant two cherry trees alongside Wychavon District Council Chairman, Robert Raphael. The trees were gifted to Wychavon as part of the Sakura... Local News