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08 July 2024
Have your say on proposed safeguarding training for taxi drivers
Worcester City Council is asking people for their views on plans for safeguarding training to be made compulsory for all the taxi and private vehicle hire drivers that it licences.
The training is designed to help drivers identify and respond if a passenger shows signs of being abused or in a diff…
05 July 2024
Labour’s Tom Collins elected as new MP for Worcester
Tom Collins of the Labour Party has been elected as the new MP for Worcester.
The results for the constituency were:
Mel Allcott (Liberal Democrat) – 3,986 votes
Marc Bayliss (Conservative Party) – 11,506 votes
Tom Collins (Labour Party) – 18,622 votes
Mark Davies (Trade Un…
05 July 2024
Diverse cultures celebrated at Worcester Show
The diverse cultures of people living and contributing to the city will be shared and celebrated at next month’s Worcester Show
The Community Marquee will be a relaxing space where visitors can learn about different cultures in Worcester at the Show on Sunday 11 August at Pitchcroft.
There…
01 July 2024
Remember to bring your photo ID for the General Election
Worcester residents are being urged to remember their photo ID when they go to vote in the General Election on Thursday.
Voters will need to show photo ID at polling stations before they can receive their ballot paper.
Accepted forms of ID include a UK, European Economic Area (EEA) or Commonwealt…
27 June 2024
Guildhall closed on Friday 5 July
Worcester’s Guildhall will be closed on Friday 5 July 2024, due to staff working on the General Election count into the early hours.
Worcester City Council’s Customer Services team will still be able to deal with enquiries by phone and email but will not be able to offer face-to-face s…