Planning Permission Denied for Two-Bedroom Home Due to Overdevelopment Concerns Saturday, January 10, 2026 planning overdevelopment housing worcester urban development sunlight parking council architecture Worcester City Council has refused planning permission for a two-bedroom detached house proposed alongside 24 Avon Road. The council described the development as an example of “overdevelopment,” stressing the … Read More
UK Homeowner Ordered to Demolish £170,000 Garden Extension Following Planning Dispute Wednesday, December 17, 2025 planning extension council demolition worcester annexe neighbours permission garage gardening A Worcestershire woman has been instructed to demolish a £170,000 garden extension after neighbours raised objections over its size and unapproved construction. The 58-year-old homeowner initially sought permission to replace … Read More
Historic Cedar Tree Causes Property Concerns on Midlands Street Sunday, December 7, 2025 cedar tree heritage property roots damage worcester preservation urban planning Residents of Pearmain Close are caught in a dispute over a large cedar tree described by Worcester City Council as having high historic and amenity value. Despite the council’s decision to reject a request to remove the tree, … Read More
Police Commissioner's Office Criticized as 'Gravy Train for Failed Tory Politicians' Saturday, November 29, 2025 worcester policing cuts policecommissioner pcc westmercia conservative pcsos crime politics Worcester city councillors have strongly condemned the office of West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) John Campion, labeling it a “gravy train for failed Conservative politicians” amidst growing … Read More
Council Tax Premium Could Target Hundreds of Long-Term Empty Homes in Worcester Sunday, November 23, 2025 counciltax emptyhomes worcester housing levellingup localgovernment property taxpolicy housingsupply regeneration Worcester City Council is considering a new measure to encourage the return of long-term empty properties to the housing market by imposing a council tax surcharge. Under legislation updated by the Levelling Up and … Read More
Tesco Drivers Save Man and Dog From Burning Car in Worcester Sunday, November 23, 2025 tesco worcester rescue fire heroism delivery emergency safeguarding courage community Two Tesco delivery drivers have been hailed as heroes after bravely rescuing a man and his dog from a car engulfed in flames in Worcester. Ben Rowe and Leo Kuriakose were on a delivery run in Cranham Drive, Warndon, when they … Read More