Phil Wilkinson-Jones

1 day ago | worcesternews.co.uk | Phil Wilkinson-Jones

2 1/1 BIN strikes in Birmingham have left many people in Worcestershire wondering if the same thing could happen here. Union bosses said strikes could “absolutely” spread to other parts of the country if low-paid workers are made to pay for bad political decisions. But unions and councillors said the “unique” set of circumstances that led to Birmingham’s problems don’t apply to Worcestershire and there is no sign of strike action at the moment.

1 day ago | worcesternews.co.uk | Phil Wilkinson-Jones

ELECTION: St Peter's Baptist Church in St Peter's Drive, Worcester WITH the local elections just around the corner, we are taking a look at the runners and riders hoping to win your votes in Worcester. This election will see a total of 57 councillors elected to Worcestershire County Council. The county as a whole is split into 53 divisions, with 10 of those falling inside the city boundaries.

2 days ago | worcesternews.co.uk | Phil Wilkinson-Jones

TREES: St John's Cemetery (Image: Phil Wilkinson-Jones/LDRS) WITH local elections just around the corner, we’re profiling all of the candidates hoping to secure your votes across the city. Worcestershire County Council elections take place on Thursday, May 1. There are 57 seats up for grabs across the county, which is split into 53 divisions. St John’s is one of 10 divisions in Worcester, with each electing one councillor.

4 days ago | worcesternews.co.uk | Phil Wilkinson-Jones

CAFE: The Pump House in Gheluvelt Park (Image: NewsQuest) PLANNERS have given permission for new signs to be installed on the Pump House in Gheluvelt Park. A cafe was given the go-ahead to open in the former waterworks building in February. It can now put up a sign with its name ‘Kyndfolk’ plus four hanging signs with words including ‘brunch’ and ‘coffee’.

4 days ago | worcesternews.co.uk | Phil Wilkinson-Jones

SEVERN: Flooding is always a hot topic in Riverside (Image: Rhys Haywood) WORCESTERSHIRE County Council elections are taking place on Thursday, May 1. There are 57 seats up for grabs across the county, which is split into 53 divisions. Riverside is one of 10 divisions in Worcester, with each electing one councillor. This is the latest in our profiles of the city candidates hoping to secure your votes.