A beautiful mural now stands proudly in Worcester city centre, designed and created by young people, to brighten up an area known for anti-social behaviour. The project, delivered by Worcester BID in partnership with Worcester Community Trust, Light Box and Worcestershire County Council, offered weekly creative sessions for 11 to 17‑year‑olds throughout the school holidays. … Continue reading “Wall of Hope sparks joy in Worcester city centre”
Stourport is a town surrounded by water, with canals, basins and the River Severn running directly through it. During hot weather, many young people are drawn to the river to cool off, often without understanding the risks. Youth Direxions, which has delivered youth provision in the town for over 25 years, designed a dedicated water‑safety … Continue reading “Young people dive into water safety in Stourport”
New emergency response vehicle strengthens lifesaving capacity The new vehicle will support the Vale of Evesham Community First Responders to attend life threatening events across the Vale of Evesham and surrounding areas. The volunteer‑led charity supports West Midlands Ambulance Service by providing immediate care in emergencies, such as cardiac arrests, strokes and road traffic collisions. … Continue reading “New emergency response vehicle strengthens lifesaving capacity in Evesham”
New emergency vehicle will double life saving capacity A new emergency response vehicle funded through a Public Health Community Grant has been officially unveiled at Bromsgrove Ambulance Hub. The vehicle will support the North East Worcestershire First Responders (NEWFR), a volunteer led charity whose trained responders attend 999 calls on behalf of West Midlands Ambulance … Continue reading “New emergency vehicle will double life saving capacity”
Lifesaving equipment installed in community centre Heaven On Severn, a Bewdley‑based charity, has strengthened local emergency preparedness with the installation of a trauma kit and defibrillator at Wribbenhall Community Centre. Trustee Janet Higginbotham says the equipment, funded by a Worcestershire County Council Public Health grant, has already shown its value. The defibrillator was installed on … Continue reading “Lifesaving equipment installed in community centre”
Women on Wheels (WOW), a women’s cycling club, has recently been awarded a Public Health Community Grant to help expand its reach and impact. With around 100 members, from 20 years old to 73, WOW is dedicated to encouraging even more women to enjoy cycling in a safe, supportive, and social environment. The grant has … Continue reading “Women’s cycle club pedals positivity!”
One hundred trauma kits are now in community spaces across the county thanks to funding from the Worcestershire County Council Public Health Team. This initiative began in November 2024 as part of actions to support the introduction of the Protection of Premises Bill and is designed to ensure that communities are prepared for emergency situations. … Continue reading “100 trauma kits now in place”
Worcester BID is thrilled to announce that its Worcester Safe Space initiative has won the national award for ‘Best Social and Community Contribution Scheme’ at the Association of Town & City Management (ATCM) Awards, held last night in Bradford. The award recognises the strength of Worcester’s citywide partnership and celebrates the Worcester Safe Space initiative … Continue reading “A celebration of partnership: Worcester Safe Space wins national award”
The Safer Worcestershire Partnership, including Worcestershire County Council’s Public Health Team and Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion, is successfully addressing drug addiction in Worcestershire with impressive results. Utilising funding from both the PCC and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID), the partnership supports drug and alcohol treatment provider, Cranstoun. During a recent … Continue reading “Partners come together to tackle drug-related harm in Worcestershire”
The Safe Space van in Worcester City is marking its first anniversary with a significant funding boost from the Safer Worcestershire Partnership. This initiative, launched by Worcester Bid on 15 December 2023, has been key in keeping citygoers safe during nights out, supporting thousands of people in vulnerable situations over the past year. It is … Continue reading “Safe Space van celebrates one year in Worcester with funding boost”
