May 2004

WyeS Moves is filling the gap in services for South Wye following announcements by commercial operator First Midland Red it is cancelling its services in the area.

Herefordshire EYDCP (Early Years Development Childcare Partnership) and Theatre Company “Purple Monster” are working in partnership with the sole aim of informing people who are thinking of working with children about the variety of jobs and training available in a fun and inspirational way.

The proposed plan for a replacement school for Whitecross High in Hereford is being launched at a public meeting at the school this Thursday, 29th April.

St James’ Primary School in Hereford launched the County’s first official ‘walking bus’ on Tuesday, May 4.

The Unitary Development Plan, the planning blueprint for Herefordshire, is out for further consultation during the next six weeks.

Work is progressing to construct the new access road to Leominster Industrial Estate.

An initiative to provide housing repairs services for vulnerable people in Herefordshire is being launched on Tuesday, May 4, at the Three Counties Hotel in Hereford.

Visitors to the Leominster Bus Station experiencing the “call of nature” will be in for a pleasant surprise.

May is Museums and Galleries month and the spirit of wartime has come to Herefordshire.

Herefordshire Lore is creating a display in the Community Cases at Hereford Museum about the experiences of many young women who came to Hereford during World War Two.

An exhibition of batiks, or coloured textiles, by Annabel Carey from Cheltenham and paintings by Ross-on-Wye based artist Victoria Reynolds opens at the Hereford Museum & Art Gallery on Saturday, 29th May.

In a response to a demand for greater access to its archives, the Herefordshire Record Office is set to open to the public on alternate Saturdays from the Summer.

As part of the Creative Industries in Herefordshire Programme, the Royal National College for the Blind is once again offering an opportunity for a local artist or craftsperson to be based at the college in Hereford for a year.

The Herefordshire Partnership is holding funding advice and information sessions at the County’s libraries in turn during the next few months. And now it’s the turn of Ross on Wye.

Herefordshire Council has published proposals for a flood alleviation scheme in Ross-on-Wye.

Plans setting out details of the scheme have been submitted for Planning Approval.

Heart-stopping rides, side-shows, food stalls and ancient ceremonies are all part of the street extravaganza which is Hereford’s May Fair.

The Herefordshire Partnership is holding funding advice and information sessions at the County’s libraries in turn during the next few months. And now it’s Leominster’s turn.

The Herefordshire Partnership is holding funding advice and information sessions at the County’s libraries, in turn, during the next few months. And now it’s Ledbury’s turn.

Many people welcomed the opportunity to have their say on local and countywide issues at the new look Local Area Forums (LAFs) in March.

Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum is the place to be this half-term, with special events and fun for everyone.

Herefordshire Partnership’s programme to make broadband available right across the county has received a huge boost.

Herefordshire Council is to seek an injunction in a bid to prevent the 300-caravan village for migrant workers at Brierley Court being used.

Herefordshire Council takes its fight against the development of a controversial fruit pickers village at Brierley Court, near Leominster, to the High Court on Friday, May 21.

An authority at the centre of a battle over a 300-caravan village for fruit pickers has called on central government to bring outdated planning legislation up to date.

Herefordshire Council has secured an injunction on the controversial 300-caravan migrant workers village at Brierley Court, near Leominster.

Hot on the heels of yesterday’s decision to refuse permission for a 300-caravan village for migrant workers at Brierley Court, Herefordshire Council has now given the company running the farm an ultimatum.

Get your business moving with Travel Fund - a new travel grant being offered by Herefordshire Council to encourage organisations to introduce and promote sustainable ways for employees to get to work.

Transco’s major improvement works throughout Hereford’s High Town will pave the way for a big clean up of the City’s shopping area.

“You Can Do It” – that’s the message to people in Herefordshire who may be considering fostering.

A comprehensive and easy to access database of community and voluntary groups in Herefordshire is to be launched on Thursday, May 20, at the new Bromyard Centre and will be available to search on the Internet.

Herefordshire Council has won a High Court bid to prevent the further development of a 300-caravan fruit pickers village in the north of the County.

Herefordshire Council is to appeal against Central Governments decision to cap, or reduce, the authority’s 2004/05 budget by £253,000

Herefordshire Council has successfully negotiated with bus operator First Midland Red to maintain a revised schedule of services in Hereford.

The Government has recognised the difficulties and issues that we face in Herefordshire and out of a total budget of £175.5 million has told us we have over budgeted by £253,000.

Herefordshire Council has secured an injunction on the controversial 300-caravan migrant workers village at Brierley Court, near Leominster.

Herefordshire Council is to seek an injunction in a bid to prevent the 300-caravan village for migrant workers at Brierley Court being used.

Herefordshire Council Parks, Countryside & Leisure Development Service is pleased to announce that 12 new benches are to be installed at Long Acre Open Space and Rope Walk by the riverside in Ross-on-Wye within the next month.

Tesco (Belmont) are holding their hands up – they are guilty of removing most of the recycling banks whilst the store is being refurbished and the new Tesco filling station is being built.

After 18 months development a “model” for better identifying children at risk, or vulnerable, will be signed by relevant agencies - including Herefordshire Council - on Wednesday, May 5.

Herefordshire teachers will be able to take part in the county's first Arts Supermarket on Monday, May 24, at the Courtyard.