Worcester Council Considers Splashpad Repair Funding

Worcester City Council is set to approve an Air Quality Action Plan aimed at enhancing air quality over the next five years, incorporating measures such as increasing electric vehicle charging, improving cycling and walking infrastructure, and reducing lorry traffic in the city center. This plan is informed by public feedback and aims to address health impacts associated with poor air quality, as highlighted by Councillor Zoe Cookson. Concurrently, the council will consider a £366,000 investment to repair the Gheluvelt Splashpad, which has faced maintenance issues and was closed for over 14 days this year. A condition survey indicated that the splashpad's water filtration system is outdated, necessitating the proposed funding to ensure it reopens for summer 2025. The Place and Economic Development Committee will review both initiatives in early November, with potential follow-up approvals from other committees later in the month.