News and alerts
In this section you will find the the latest news and other important alerts in your area.

20 April 2026
Outdoor seating costs cut to help businesses thrive
Outdoor seating costs cut to help businesses thrive
Date published: 20 April 2026
The cost of creating outdoor seating areas for cafés, coffee shops, pubs and restaurants is being slashed by Wycha…

15 April 2026
Recognising Remarkable Residents: Liz Green Named Wychavon Community Star
Wychavon is proud to recognise Liz Green as one of this year’s Wychavon Community Stars, celebrating her extraordinary voluntary work to make Evesham and the surrounding areas more dementia‑aware, de…

12 April 2026
Plan to end homelessness and rough sleeping
Residents are being asked for their views on an ambitious plan to end homelessness and rough sleeping across Wychavon.
The draft Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2026 to 2031 sets out how Wy…

01 April 2026
Droitwich Spa Goes All In for Reading with New Town Wide Pledge
Droitwich Spa is going all in for reading this spring, as local partners launch a new initiative inviting businesses and community spaces to create welcoming reading corners across the town.
The Dro…

30 March 2026
Call to turn street cabinets into works of art
Droitwich Spa residents are being called on to help transform the town’s street cabinets into works of art.
The green boxes, which house vital broadband and phone connections, are a recognisable fea…

30 March 2026
Have your say on new design code for Wychavon
Residents can have their say on a new design code that will shape higher‑quality development across Wychavon.
The Wychavon Design code sets clear expectations for developers when creating new housin…

30 March 2026
Have your say on sustainable building guidance
Developers will be required to show how new buildings cut carbon, improve energy efficiency and protect residents from extreme weather under proposed new planning guidance.
The draft Sustainable Bui…

30 March 2026
Planning guidance out for consultation
Views are being sought on updated planning guidance that will help shape the quality and delivery of new development across South Worcestershire.
The Affordable Housing, Developer Contributions and…

26 March 2026
Adopted SWDPR to guide long-term growth
A long-term plan for growth that will deliver thousands of new homes, key infrastructure and opportunities for job creation has been approved by councils across South Worcestershire.
The South Worce…

