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BBC News
25-06-2025
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- BBC News
Worcester councillors approve plans for £150k pump track
Plans to build a new £150,000 pump cycling track in Worcester have been approved by City Council said the track, at Perdiswell Park, would be a "destination" facility for the city and would feature two separate tracks, one for experienced riders and another for children under popularity of the first track, in Battenhall Park, had prompted the authority to draw up the plans for a second, larger of Worcester City Council's place and economic development committee approved plans for the scheme on Monday. Pump tracks, which feature small bumps and jumps, are made up of hills and banked turns and are designed to be ridden by cyclists who generate momentum by using up and down movements, instead of pedaling or were told that £20,000 of community funding from housing developers would be used to help fund the Perdiswell Riaz, the authority's deputy leader, said the council was "doing a lot" to address a historical lack of investment in play facilities across Elena Round added lessons also needed to be learnt from the first pump track, which opened in Battenhall in November, and that the Perdiswell track should have been built said due to the smaller facility being "massively oversubscribed," the community in the St Peter's area of the city had been exposed to "no end of issues" including anti-social behaviour, litter and drugs."A larger pump track in a central location, co-located with other leisure facilities and car parking would have had relatively minor issues compared to what we're facing in St Peter's," she explained. This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, which covers councils and other public service organisations. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Worcester Volunteer Expo to highlight opportunities in city
AN event is set to highlight the crucial role of volunteering in Worcester. The Worcester Volunteer Expo 2025 will take place at the Guildhall on Friday, June 6, from 10am to 2pm. More than 40 local organisations will attend, sharing information about their community support and volunteering opportunities. Councillor Jabba Riaz, chair of Worcester City Council's communities committee, said: "The Worcester Volunteer Expo is a fantastic opportunity for anyone curious about getting involved in local volunteering. "Volunteers truly are the heartbeat of Worcester. "Whether it's protecting our green spaces, preserving our heritage, or promoting our city's rich cultural life, their contributions help shape a stronger, more connected community." He added: "Every year, volunteers give hundreds of hours of their time, making a real difference to the services and support available in our city. "Volunteering is not only a way to give something back to your community – it's also a chance to develop new skills, meet people, and grow both personally and professionally. "The Expo is a relaxed, drop-in event – there is absolutely no pressure to sign up on the day. "I'd encourage anyone who has ever considered volunteering to come along and discover the wide variety of opportunities available in Worcester." The event is a chance for residents to explore various ways they can contribute to the community. For more information about the event, email worcestercommunityaction@ The Expo is a drop-in event, and there is no obligation to sign up on the day.
