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Worcester High School Plans Stalled Amid Opposition Vote

11/9/2025

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Plans for a £60 million high school in Worcester remain uncertain after opposition councillors voted against the Reform administration's proposal to scrap it.
Reform administration says the council cannot afford the school and proposes expanding existing schools, which would force students to travel to Malvern.
Opposition parties united to oppose the plan during eight-and-a-half-hour meeting, citing housing growth and lack of a viable location while Reform defends financial discipline.

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Plans for a £60 million high school in Worcester remain uncertain after opposition councillors voted against the Reform administration's proposal to scrap it.
Reform administration says the council cannot afford the school and proposes expanding existing schools, which would force students to travel to Malvern.
Opposition parties united to oppose the plan during eight-and-a-half-hour meeting, citing housing growth and lack of a viable location while Reform defends financial discipline.