Worcestershire County Hall parking used by hospital staff
County Hall in Worcester has been left vacant since June 2024, with staff working remotely or from other council buildings.In February, 50 parking spaces were temporarily made available for hospital staff while their usual parking was improved.A spokesperson for Worcestershire County Council said: "This arrangement supports hospital operations by freeing up visitor parking as hospital staff will use part of the County Hall car park."
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