News and alerts
In this section you will find the the latest news and other important alerts in your area.
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08 January 2024
Have your say on new design codes
Residents are urged to have their say on a set of documents that will set new standards for future development to ensure they are high quality and beautifully designed.
Wychavon has worked with...
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21 December 2023
Businesses urged to sign up for our free business breakfast
Changes to Business Rates and new funding opportunities will be on the agenda at Wychavon’s annual business breakfast later this month.
The free event takes place on Wednesday, 24 January from 7.3...
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18 December 2023
New scheme lights up Droitwich Spa
A new lighting scheme has been installed in Droitwich Spa high street, as part of efforts to improve the look and feel of the town centre.
The overhead chain of festoon lights starts at the P...
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18 December 2023
List released to help cut festive recycling confusion
Wychavon has released a list of the top ten items people are most confused about how to dispose of to help residents get their recycling right this Christmas.
The list is based on actual search...
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11 December 2023
Councillors call for change to rules on communication poles
Wychavon councillors have called for the Government to toughen up the regulations around the installation of communication poles to prevent them blighting communities.
Councillors from all politic...
![Communities urged to bid for funding](/component/ajax/?p=image&src=%7B%22file%22%3A%22files%2FImages%2Fmoney_250.jpg%22%2C%22thumbnail%22%3A%22400%2C250%2C%22%7D&hash=9c46345e)
08 December 2023
Communities urged to bid for funding
Community groups, parish councils and heritage organisations are being urged to bid for a share of the latest round of the Wychavon Rural Fund.
Charities, parish councils and voluntary organisatio...
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30 November 2023
New fuel use leads to greener bin collections
Emptying Wychavon’s waste and recycling bins is now greener thanks to the use of a carbon cutting fuel.
Six household waste and recycling collection vehicles and two commercial trade waste collect...
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29 November 2023
Work starts on Pershore’s new water play area
Work is underway on Pershore’s new water play area, which will pay tribute to part of the town’s heritage.
The design of the new splash pad in Abbey Park is based around the history of famous loca...
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24 November 2023
More than 10,000 children join the fight against litter
More than 10,000 children have now joined the fight against litter thanks to an education programme funded by Wychavon.
Pupils at St Peter’s C of E Academy Droitwich helped the Little Litter Warri...