Are you ready for the new NHS Covid-19 app? From Thursday (24 September 2020) the NHS Covid-19 contract tracing app will be launched. This is part of the test and trace service and will be important in helping control the spread of coronavirus and protecting each other. All businesses in the following sectors must by […]
Here 2 Help You! Find out more about Crowdfund Worcestershire at latest online event Has lockdown given you an idea of how you could improve things for your local community? If so, the County Council wants to hear from you. Charities, local organisations and individuals across the county are being encouraged to join an hour […]
Worcestershire County Council is creating a #HandsFaceSpace video campaign to encourage people to follow social distancing rules – wash your hands regularly, wear face coverings and keep a safe distance – and they need your support. The campaign is focused on asking people to create short videos to tell us why sticking to the ‘Hands, […]
Appointment of New Chief Executive Our Chief Executive Jack Hegarty retired on 31 July after 35 years in local government – the last 5.5 years of which were spent in charge of Malvern Hills District Council. He has been replaced by Vic Allison MBE, who was Deputy Managing Director of Wychavon District Council and now […]
Crowdfund Worcestershire has been launched by Worcestershire County Council to help local organisations gain funding through the Spacehive crowdfunding platform – www.spacehive.com/movement/worcs Worcestershire County Council has a funding pot of £85,000 available through Crowdfund Worcestershire to support organisations in their bid to help in the county’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic – https://www.spacehive.com/movement/worcs/supporters This is […]
New crowdfunding initiative set to boost funding for local projects Charities and local organisations in Worcestershire are to get a helping hand with new projects thanks to an exciting funding scheme being launched by the County Council The initiative, called Crowdfund Worcestershire, has been launched to help local organisations gain funding through Spacehive, a crowdfunding […]
Covid-19 – update We hope that you, your councillors and residents continue to stay safe. We have been aiming to send you updates every fortnight but this will likely move to monthly from now on, as we begin to see many services reopen. You can keep up to date with all our public messaging by […]
Covid-19 – update We continue to see the reopening of some services and businesses across the district with many shops beginning to open their doors this week. We hope that you, your councillors and residents stay safe. You can keep up-to-date with all our public messaging by following our social media accounts or checking the […]
Key Messages As stated previously, 97% of Primary Schools are open for Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 pupils. Up to 60% of eligible pupils attended last week but due to staffing and space constraints, some smaller schools have re-opened on a part time basis. Plans are being finalised for the phased return of pupils […]
Covid-19 – update We are beginning to see the reopening of some services and businesses across the district. We hope that you, your councillors and residents continue to stay safe. As we were unable to hold a Parish Forum in the spring we are considering arranging a virtual session. This will follow a similar format […]