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Projects

Worcestershire County Council area. Every figure carries its own date.

The local plans, investments and decisions worth following.

3 selected records checked against official sources. A plan is not a completed project; each record shows the stage its source establishes.

Hampton and Evesham

Hampton walking and cycling bridge

The new crossing would connect Hampton with Evesham town-centre destinations.

Structure lifted into place September 2026; approaches and other works remain · evidence dated 2026-09-10

Responsible body: Worcestershire County Council

What the source says: The council explicitly says paths, lighting, drainage and landscaping remain before opening. The bridge is not yet described as usable.

Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?

Progress, funding and source
Cost
Not established by the evidence checked.
Funding
Not established by the evidence checked.
Area covered
Named scheme or programme area only. No official impact boundary has been matched to current wards; a nearby location is not evidence that a whole ward benefits.

No verified ward footprint is assigned.

Hampton pedestrian and cycling bridge update →

Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.

Questions for the next progress report

  • Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
  • Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
  • What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?

Complete a useful route around Hampton Bridge →

Distinguish milestones from usable services →

Target safety work where problems repeat →

How to track delivery →

Lower Broadheath, Hallow, Powick, Callow End and further planned areas

Project Gigabit rural connections

The first supported broadband connections are live in named rural communities.

First connections live; the wider contract remains a rollout · evidence dated 2026-06-25

Responsible body: Building Digital UK and Openreach, supported by Worcestershire County Council

What the source says: A gigabit-capable connection is not proof that a household buys that speed. Planned premises and live connections are different totals.

Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?

Progress, funding and source
Cost
Not established by the evidence checked.
Funding
Not established by the evidence checked.
Area covered
Named scheme or programme area only. No official impact boundary has been matched to current wards; a nearby location is not evidence that a whole ward benefits.

No verified ward footprint is assigned.

Project Gigabit build gets underway in Worcestershire →

Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.

Questions for the next progress report

  • Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
  • Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
  • What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?

Show which rural homes can actually connect →

Distinguish milestones from usable services →

Connect local skills to local opportunities →

How to track delivery →

Kidderminster

The Nest specialist school base

St John’s Primary has opened specialist provision alongside mainstream school life.

Opened in phases in April and September 2026 · evidence dated 2026-10-08

Responsible body: Worcestershire County Council

What the source says: The council records operating provision for pupils with communication and interaction needs. Capacity is not a count of currently available vacancies.

Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?

Progress, funding and source
Cost
Not established by the evidence checked.
Funding
Not established by the evidence checked.
Area covered
Named scheme or programme area only. No official impact boundary has been matched to current wards; a nearby location is not evidence that a whole ward benefits.

No verified ward footprint is assigned.

Primary school opens specialist inclusion base →

Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.

Questions for the next progress report

  • Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
  • Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
  • What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?

Build on specialist provision already open →

How to track delivery →

Work in each district

Bromsgrove District Council

Bromsgrove →

Bromsgrove is investing in town-centre workspace and housing while renewing everyday waste services. Windsor Street still needs land remediation, monitoring and planning before homes can be delivered.

£336,000 · Average home priceJuly 2026 · Bromsgrove local authority area

30 wards · 3 reviewed project records

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Malvern Hills District Council

Malvern Hills →

Malvern Hills is improving community venues and sports facilities alongside a major theatre programme. Some work is already usable; other openings remain forecasts in the reviewed council notices.

£351,000 · Average home priceJuly 2026 · Malvern Hills local authority area

18 wards · 3 reviewed project records

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Redditch Borough Council

Redditch →

Redditch has completed improvements to Unicorn Hill and Church Green West while planning a business Innovation Centre. Investment in housing-service vehicles needs to translate into dependable repairs for residents.

£246,000 · Average home priceJuly 2026 · Redditch local authority area

9 wards · 3 reviewed project records

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Worcester City Council

Worcester →

A completed walking and cycling link at Shrub Hill contrasts with the Scala arts centre still under construction. Each has its own delivery stage.

£251,000 · Average home priceJuly 2026 · Worcester local authority area

16 wards · 3 reviewed project records

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Wychavon District Council

Wychavon →

Wychavon’s local work includes Evesham’s Riverside redevelopment, new youth accommodation in Droitwich and a completed pump track and skate park. Demolition, construction and support services need separate checks.

£323,000 · Average home priceJuly 2026 · Wychavon local authority area

27 wards · 3 reviewed project records

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Wyre Forest District Council

Wyre Forest →

Wyre Forest has opened new public space and restored buildings in Kidderminster. Lion Fields remains a development opportunity, with the council seeking a partner for housing on a central brownfield site.

£231,000 · Average home priceJuly 2026 · Wyre Forest local authority area

12 wards · 3 reviewed project records

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