Apply before end of July for School and College Transport

As we head towards the end of this academic year, parents and guardians are reminded to apply for school and college transport for the next school year. Applications need to be submitted to Worcestershire County Council by Wednesday 31 July 2024.

For more information, please follow the link

Apply before end of July for School and College Transport | Worcestershire County Council

Election of a Member of Parliament for Worcester

CONDENSED NOTICE
Worcester Parliamentary Constituency
Election of a Member of Parliament for Worcester
Notice is hereby given that:

1. A poll for the election of a Member of Parliament for Worcester will be held on Thursday 4 July 2024, between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm.
2. One Member of Parliament is to be elected.
3. The names, addresses and descriptions of the Candidates remaining validly nominated for
election and the names of all persons signing the Candidates nomination paper are as
follows

Name of Candidate: ALLCOTT Mel
Address of candidate 1: (address in the Worcester Constituency)
Description (if any): Liberal Democrat
Names of Proposers: (+) Carpenter Susan (+) & Seconders (++) Cottingham Simon P
If no longer nominated, reason why:

Name of Candidate: BAYLISS Marc Leslie
Address of candidate 1: Priors Court, Lower Ferry Lane, Callow End, Worcester, WR2 4TJ
Description (if any): The Conservative Party Candidate
Names of Proposers: (+) Rimell Christopher J & Seconders  Hodgson Lucy C(++)
If no longer nominated, reason why

Name of Candidate: COLLINS Tom
Address of candidate 1: (address in the Worcester Constituency)
Description (if any): Labour Party
Names of Proposers: (+)  Denham Lynn  & Seconders(++) Riaz Abdul J
If no longer nominated, reason why:

Name of Candidate: DAVIES Mark Patrick
Address of candidate 1: 36 Martley Road, Worcester, WR2 6HH
Description (if any): Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition
Names of Proposers: (+) Davies Eloise J  & Seconders(++) Davies Roy M
If no longer nominated, reason why

Name of Candidate: MURRAY Duncan
Address of candidate 1: (address in the Worcester Constituency)
Description (if any): Social Democratic Party
Names of Proposers: (+) Murray Duncan A C  & Seconders(++) Murray Alyson J
If no longer nominated, reason why

Name of Candidate: PEPLOW Andy
Address of candidate 1: (address in the West Worcestershire Constituency)
Description (if any): Reform UK
Names of Proposers: (+) Windsor David J & Seconders(++) Clarke Michael J A
If no longer nominated, reason why

Name of Candidate: PINGREE Tor
Address of candidate 1: (address in the Worcester Constituency)
Description (if any): Green Party
Names of Proposers: (+) Stephen Louis J S  & Seconders(++) Wratten Clare M
If no longer nominated, reason why

Name of Candidate: POTTER Martin
Address of candidate 1: 41 Magdala Court, The Butts, Worcester, WR1 3PB
Description (if any): UKIP
Names of Proposers: (+) Potter Brian  & Seconders(++) Moore Patrick A
If no longer nominated, reason why: Candidate withdrew.

1  If a candidate has requested not to make their home address public, the constituency or relevant area in which their home address is situated (or the country if their address is outside the UK) will be provided.

The full Statement of Persons Nominated, Notice of Poll, and Situation of Polling Stations can be viewed on the Worcester City Council website: https://www.worcester.gov.uk/councillors-democracy/elections/2024-general-election

Speed checks on Plantation and Hastings Drives

Local Safer Neighbourhood Officer PC Graysmark and PC Palmer were out this morning, 16th April 2024, conducting mobile speed checks in the Warndon Villages area on Plantation Drive and Hastings Drive 

Positively, most drivers were abiding by the 30mph speed limit, with a couple of drivers given words of advice.

Warndon Parish Council would like to thank motorists for driving safely and keeping our residents safe.

Notice of Uncontested Election 2024

Worcester City Council

Election of Parish Councillors for Warndon Villages South
on Thursday 2 May 2024

I, being the Returning Officer at the above election, report that the persons whose names
appear below were duly elected Parish Councillors for Warndon Villages South.

Name of Candidate: Bayliss, Vince
Home Address: (address in Worcester)

Name of Candidate: Collier, Kate
Home Address: 1 Corfe Avenue, Worcester, WR4 0EB

Name of Candidate: Merriman, Dawn
Home address: 4 Wood Leason Avenue, Lyppard Hanford, Worcester, WR4 0EU

Name of Candidate: Taylor, Andy
Home address: 32 Snowberry Avenue, Home Meadow, Worcester, WR4 0JA

 

Worcester City Council

Election of Parish Councillors for Warndon Villages North
on Thursday 2 May 2024

I, being the Returning Officer at the above election, report that the persons whose names
appear below were duly elected Parish Councillors for Warndon Villages North.

Name of Candidate: Forrest, Stuart
Home address: 9 Broadfield Gardens, Great, Meadow, Worcester, WR4 0DP

Name of Candidate: Hodgson, Lucy
Home address: 24 Brecon Avenue, Worcester, WR4 0RJ
Description: Conservative Party Candidate

Name of Candidate: Hodgson, Stephen
Home address: 24 Brecon Avenue, Worcester, WR4 0RJ
Description: Conservative Party Candidate

Name of Candidate: Rudge, John
Home address: 22 Corfe Avenue, Worcester, WR4 0EB
Description: Liberal Democrat

 

After taking office, the elected Parish Councillors are directed to fill any remaining seats by co-option.
Shane Flynn
Returning Officer
Dated Monday 8 April 2024
Printed and published by the Returning Officer, Guildhall, High Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 2EY

 

Statement as to Persons Nominated

Notice of Uncontested Election Warndon Villages South

Notice of Uncontested Election Warndon Villages North

Notice of Election 2024 – Warndon Parish Council

Warndon Parish Council election of councillors for the parish wards listed below

Parish ward

Warndon Villages North         Number of parish councillors to be elected        Four

Warndon Villages South         Number of parish councillors to be elected       Four

Nomination papers must be hand-delivered to the Returning Officer at the Green Room, Guildhall, High Street, Worcester, WR1 2EY on any working day from the date of this notice, during the following times: Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm (from 9.30am on Wednesdays), but no later than 4pm Friday, 5 April 2024.

Nomination papers may be obtained from the address above, during the times stated above.

If any election is contested the poll will take place on Thursday, 2 May 2024.

Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 11:59pm Tuesday, 16 April 2024. Applications can be made online at https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote .

Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal votes and amendments or cancellations of proxy votes must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 5pm, Wednesday, 17 April 2024.

New applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 5pm Wednesday, 24 April 2024.

Applications for a Voter Authority Certificate, or an Anonymous Elector’s Document valid for this election, must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 5pm on Wednesday, 24 April 2024. Applications can be made online at https://www.gov.uk/applyforphotoidtovote

Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 5pm on Thursday, 2 May 2024.

Dated: Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Notice of Election 2024

Police in Worcester are warning residents about rogue roofers operating in the area.

Yesterday two people – a man and a woman – were arrested on suspicion of fraud after poor quality work was carried out at an address in Tolladine.

The man, aged 34 and woman, aged 33, remain in police custody.

Inspector Glenn Jones said: “Rogue traders and doorstep callers may do unnecessary work, or to a poor standard, or the price may rapidly increase. They may also use intimidating and aggressive behaviour to demand substantial amounts of cash for shoddy workmanship.

“We want residents to be on their guard and be aware there are individuals using unscrupulous behaviour to carry out substandard work. We would also ask the public to be neighbourly and look out for people may be vulnerable in their communities if they feel they can help.”

Police are advising residents not to open their doors to anyone cold calling offering repair work on their home. If in doubt, shut them out. For more information or to report rogue traders visit Contact the consumer helpline – Citizens Advice

Anyone who feels threatened and in danger, or if a crime is taking place, call 999.

Tips to remember:

·  do not buy goods or services from doorstep traders

·  do not open the door if you do not know the caller

·  do not let a stranger into your home

·  do display a warning card that you do not buy goods or services at the door

·  do use a door chain on both the front and back door

·  do check ID cards

·  do make a note of any vehicle details (the registration number, any business name, etc.)

·  do report suspicious callers to Trading Standards (the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline number is 0808 223 1133) or the Police on 101.

Be suspicious if you are told:

·  the work is urgent, and you need to act quickly

·  there are broken roof tiles, or a leaking gutter, etc. Take your time to get informed and seek the opinion of a reputable trader before making any decisions

Notice of Elections – Worcester City Councillor and County Councillor

Worcester City Council Elections 2023

Following the sad death of Cllr Andy Roberts, a by-election was held in the Warndon Parish South ward of Worcester City Council on 19 October 2023.

As Cllr Roberts also sat on Worcestershire County Council there was also a vacant seat in the Warndon Parish division of that authority. The City and County Council by-elections were run on the same timetable.

Katie Collier (Green Party) was duly elected a Worcester City Councillor representing Warndon Parish South ward.

Warndon Parish South results

Election of a County Councillor for Warndon Parish on Friday 19 October 2023

Shane Flynn, being the Deputy Returning Officer at the above election, gave notice that

Andrew Jonathan Cross  (Green Party) was duly elected County Councillor

Warndon Parish results

 

Objection to proposal for new waste site at Hindlip

West Mercia Police & Crime Commissioner John Campion, West Mercia Police and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have objected to proposals for a waste site to be built next to the joint police and fire headquarters in Hindlip.

️ “It is disappointing to see that a planning application has been submitted for such a substantial site, with no regard for how the work carried out there will impact an operational police and fire headquarters.”

Read more: https://www.westmercia-pcc.gov.uk/emergency-services-submit-planning-objection-to-protect-public-safety/

Warndon Parish Council has also objected to proposal due to insufficient information on the application.

Worcestershire County Council Independent Remuneration Panel Members

Are you interested in local democracy and how Councillors carry out their role?

Worcestershire County Council is looking for two members of the public to join its Independent Remuneration Panel (IRP) which advises the Council on the allowances to be paid to Councillors.

Meetings normally take place 3 times per year at County Hall, Worcester, although some may be held on-line.  More frequent meetings will be required when a full review of the scheme is being undertaken. Such reviews usually take place in the year prior to Local Government elections. The next full review is taking place during 2023/early 2024.  The IRP, whilst supported by officers, is entirely independent of the elected members of the Council.  It considers evidence and views on the payments to elected members and makes recommendations to the Council.

This post is on a voluntary basis and the appointment will be for an initial four-year period, which may be renewed. The duties involved may require travelling and such expenses will be re-imbursed.

Members of the Independent Remuneration Panel can come from all walks of life and backgrounds.  There are no specific qualifications needed to become a Panel Member. Personal qualities are more important, such as the ability to approach questions with an open mind, to examine critically and to draw conclusions.  Panel Members cannot be an elected Member of the Authority or a member of any committees of the authority and must not be disqualified from becoming a member of the Authority.

Details are on the Council’s website at  https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/about-council/your-councillors/councillors-area   More details are available in the pack which is on the website and applications must be completed and returned to by 5pm on Wednesday 4 October 2023

Flu and COVID-19 Winter 2023

Flu

Flu occurs every year, usually in the winter, which is why it’s sometimes called seasonal flu. It’s a highly infectious disease with symptoms that come on very quickly. To find out more about the symptoms of flu visit the NHS website.

Flu vaccination: who should have it this winter and why?

The flu vaccine provides the best protection available against a virus that can cause severe illness.

If you are eligible for flu vaccination, you need to be vaccinated every year as the antibodies that protect you from flu decline over time, and flu strains change from year to year. It can take up to two weeks for your immunity to build up fully after you have had your flu vaccine. NHS Flu vaccine.

Where can you get the flu jab in Worcestershire?

To find a pharmacy that offers the flu jab visit NHS flu vaccine

 

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Who should have it and why?

Booster doses are an important part of protecting yourself from COVID-19 if you are at higher risk from severe COVID-19. Booster doses help increase your protection from becoming seriously ill or needing to go to hospital if you catch COVID-19.

Where can you get the COVID-19 booster vaccination

You can visit this website to find out where you can get the covid booster vaccination locally to you:

How to get a booster dose of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine

 

Further information on all health and well-being in Worcestershire:  https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/flu-and-covid-19