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Children, young people and their parents and carers are being asked for their views on the outdoor spaces they use or would like to use in Worcester.

Worcester City Council has launched a consultation and is urging residents to voice their opinions on play areas for children and social spaces for young people in a bid to find out which areas are popular and also whether there are areas of the city where people would like to see better space for play or socialising.

An online consultation is now open, where people can use an interactive map of Worcester to make their views known – go to  https://app.placechangers.co.uk/s/294

There will also be a series of drop-in events held in the city in the coming weeks.

Councillor Robyn Norfolk, vice chair of Worcester City Council’s Place and Economic Development Committee, said: “We would like to hear the views of children, young people and their parents and carers. If you have particular needs or special requirements, we want to hear from you about them. This project is a chance for us to rethink what the city’s outdoor spaces might look like, and make them as safe, accessible, and fun as possible.”

Councillor Matthew Lamb, Worcester City Council’s Children and Young People’s Champion, said: “This survey isn’t just about playgrounds. Playing and meeting up with friends can mean different things depending on your age and what you like doing. If it’s outdoors, it’s for fun and it’s your choice, then it counts.”

The consultation does not cover indoor spaces to play and socialise, as these places are mostly run by organisations other than the City Council.

On Tuesday January 24 a drop-in event will be held between 9am and 11am at Tudor Way Children’s Centre in Dines Green and also between 4pm and 6pm at Perdiswell Young People’s Leisure Club.

On Friday 3 February, a drop in event will be held between 4pm and 6pm at Perdiswell Leisure Centre and on Saturday February 4 between 10am and 2pm at The Hive.

The consultation will run until the end of February, 2023.

We offer our deepest condolences to the Royal Family at this very difficult time and pay tribute to the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

A Book of Condolence is open for residents to sign at the Guildhall in High Street

A Book of Condolence is also open at the Lyppard Hub, Ankerage Green for Warndon Parish residents to sign.

A Book of Condolence is also open at Warndon St Nicholas Church,

Other Books of Condolence will also be opened at Worcester Cathedral, St George’s Catholic Church, County Hall, the University of Worcester, Worcester Hospital, Warndon Library, St John’s Library, and The Hive.

Alternatively, you may wish to sign the official e-book of condolence on The British Monarchy website.  

The Union Flag at the Guildhall is being flown at half-mast.

Update  from Worcester City Council.

The swings at Trotshill Lane East play area which were damaged a some weeks ago and removed for safety reasons are being replaced. However, as with everything at the moment there is a long lead time when orders are placed. The City Council may have to consider replacing with an alternative type of swing subject to availability.

We are appealing for information after a pair of Rayban Sunglasses were stolen from a car in Corfe Avenue, Worcester after the driver’s side window was smashed.

The theft occurred between 9pm on 28/03/2022 and 4am on 29/03/2022 when the sunglasses were stolen from the vehicle whilst it was parked on Corfe Avenue, Worcester.

We are keen to hear from anyone who may have any information relating to the theft of these items or that may have been in the area around the time of the incident and heard or seen anything suspicious.

There are some simple but effective things you can do to help protect your property – where possible remove all valuable items from your vehicle before leaving it unattended.

We are also encouraging the community to call us on 101 if they see anyone acting suspiciously around a vehicle.

If you have information about this or any other suspected crime, please let us know using the online ‘Tell Us About’ form on our website www.westmercia.police.uk  quoting crime reference 22/30291/22 or email your local Safer Neighbourhood Team .