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21 November 2023
Work starts on Battle of Evesham inspired play area
A new play area, inspired by the Battle of Evesham, is being installed in the town.
Wychavon is investing more than £122,000 in creating a brand new inspirational play space for young people at St...
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20 November 2023
Residents urged to switch to paperless Council Tax bills
Residents are being urged to look out for text messages or email alerts from Wychavon inviting them to switch to a paperless Council Tax bill.
More than 19,000 Wychavon households already receive ...
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20 November 2023
Chairman rings the changes in Offenham
Wychavon’s Chairman has been ‘learning the ropes’ after trying his hand at bell ringing as part of his 50th anniversary tour of the district.
Cllr Robert Raphael joined the team at St Mary & S...
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20 November 2023
Chairman steps back in time in Broadway
The Chairman of Wychavon was transported back to the past on a visit to Broadway Museum and Art Gallery to mark the attraction’s tenth anniversary.
Cllr Robert Raphael discovered a 17th century ve...
20 November 2023
£900,000 scheme sees hockey club return home
Pershore Hockey Club have played their first home game in the town for decades, thanks to a £900,000 investment from Wychavon.
The money was used to transform sporting facilities at Pershore High ...
20 November 2023
Villagers get ‘smart’ to fight crime
Villagers in Peopleton have become the latest Wychavon residents to join a crime fighting scheme aimed at deterring thieves and burglars.
Wychavon has been working with the local parish council an...
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14 November 2023
Chairman celebrates Wychavon's tourist attractions
Wychavon’s Chairman has been celebrating some of the district’s popular visitor attractions, as a new report reveals tourism adds more than £171 million to the local economy.
Research carried out ...
10 November 2023
Wychavon praised for putting customers first
Wychavon has once again been recognised for its commitment to customer service.
The council was awarded Customer Service Excellence status for the 13th year in a row following a recent assessment....