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CONTENTS
Welcome 4-5: News

As 2021 draws to a close, it is worth turn to p.16 to read about one victim’s 7: Leader’s message
reflecting on how different this experiences and the Worcester support
festive season feels compared to the which started to turn her life around. 10-12: Greener Worcester: action
previous year. to protect our environment
As the recent COP26 Conference
We are delighted to welcome people demonstrates, there is no matter more 13: Community Life: Winner
from across the UK and beyond to urgent in 2022 than the continued
Worcester this winter – and have pulled reduction of carbon emissions. The City scoops £25,000 on
out all the stops to make the city’s Council’s environmental sustainability local lottery
Christmas celebrations extra-special. strategy provides a roadmap for
Worcester to achieve net zero 14-15: What’s on in Worcester
A number of festive events are planned emissions by 2030.
for the coming weeks. Swan Theatre’s 16-17: Help at hand to overcome
Beauty and the Beast pantomime To do so will require action on the abusive relationships
(featured on our cover) will be part of everyone living and working
generating lots of laughs – book your in the city. Turn to p.10 to find out
family’s tickets now. There’s also the more about local funding for home 22-23: Changing face of Worcester
Cathedral’s ever-popular Christmas Tree and solar panel insulation; installation
Festival, a brand-new Gift Market and of electric charging points in the city; 24: What’s on in Worcester’s
a Santa charity dash to look environmental grants for museums
forward to – turn to p.14 to community groups, and
find out more. much more. 26: Help for job seekers

As well as enjoying Last but not least, if you 27: Going solo – support to
Worcester’s entertainment, are looking for work or start your own business
I urge everyone to shop at considering setting up
the city’s fantastic variety your own business in 2022,
of shops, restaurants, cafes then p.26 will help you to 28: Housing: action to tackle
and bars. After such a find out what support is least energy-efficient lets
challenging trading period, available locally.
they need our support 29: Worcester’s Retail Therapy
more than ever this Christmas. Wishing you and your family health and
happiness for the New Year.
While this time of year brings joy to Worcester City Council does not accept
many, it is also unfortunately a time David Blake responsibility for or endorse any products
when incidents of domestic abuse Managing Director or services offered by advertisers. All
regularly increase. Help is at hand locally; Worcester City Council information correct at time of printing.
All event details correct at the time of
going to press.
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