Two new water refill stations have been installed in the city centre.

The stations in Worcester aim to reduce the use of single-use plastics by allowing people to refill their bottles for free.

Worcester City Council, which funded the project, said the stations were installed to promote a healthy lifestyle and reduce the use of single-use plastics.

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Councillor Hannah Cooper, vice-chair of the city council’s place and economic development committee, said: "The new water refill stations are easy to spot and conveniently located in places where there is high footfall in our city.

"They provide fresh drinking water and a healthy alternative to other drinks.

"The refill stations make it easy to access free drinking water when you’re out and about in the city.

"We are also promoting the reuse of plastic bottles and reduction of single-use plastic, instead of people buying a new bottle of water every time."

One of the stations is located on Broad Street, outside Chapel Walk, while the other is located on Pump Street, near the Methodist Church, which was chosen because of the street's historical relevance, having been named after a former public pump at the junction with The Shambles.

The city council has previously backed the refill scheme by Severn Trent which allows people to refill their water bottles at pubs, restaurants and cafes across the city.

The new stations are more publicly available, making it easier to access free drinking water at any time of the day or night.

The positions of the refill stations are available on the refill smartphone app, which can be downloaded from www.refill.org.uk.