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May 2006

Children's Centres open to give youngsters sure start

24 May 2006

Ambitious plans to give county children a sure start in life will take a giant step forward later this week when two children’s Centres are officially declared open.

Herefordshire Council takes action against Robert Bruce McLelland - Director of Golden Valley Utilities Ltd.

24 May 2006

As a result of receiving a number of complaints against Mr Robert Bruce McLelland, Director of Golden Valley Utilities Ltd., Herefordshire Council’s Trading Standards Service has taken action under the Enterprise Act 2002 to protect the interests of consumers.

Herefordshire Council congratulates United on promotion success

23 May 2006

The Chairman of Herefordshire Council has congratulated Hereford United on its promotion success.

Environment Agency to consider scaling down height of city flood defences

23 May 2006

Following pressure from Herefordshire Council, and with a £2 million contribution from developers, the Environment Agency has now come forward with its detailed proposals for flood defences for Hereford.

Keeping paths clear of crops

22 May 2006

County farmers are being urged to ensure Rights of Way across their land are kept clear and unobstructed by crops this summer.

Councillor leaves no stone unturned at Museum Resource and Learning Centre

22 May 2006

Stones laid to celebrate the life and times of well-known Herefordshire inventor Alfred Watkins are to be dug up for safe keeping while work takes place at the Museum Resource and Learning Centre in Hereford’s Friar Street.

Start a new chapter in Adult Learners' Week

22 May 2006

Spring is a time of renewal, so Herefordshire’s libraries and museums are offering adults the opportunity to discover new things and acquire new skills.

Credit warning

19 May 2006

Herefordshire Council’s Trading Standards Officers have issued a stern warning to local people looking to buy a second hand car.

Monumental job nearly complete

19 May 2006

Hereford’s historic Whitecross monument is about to reappear from behind hoarding and scaffolding when a new cross is lowered into place on Monday next week, May 22.

Apples go bananas! Herefordshire achieves Fairtrade County Status

19 May 2006

Herefordshire has become the first counties in the Midlands, and only the third in England, to achieve Fairtrade Status, as awarded by the Fairtrade Foundation.

Spring half-term holiday activities in Ross-on-Wye

19 May 2006

Ross Heritage Centre is to hold two activity days for youngsters during the spring half-term holiday in May this year.

Walk to school - Join the adventure!

16 May 2006

It’s national Walk to School Week next week (22 - 26 May), and this year’s theme “Join the Adventure” encourages children to explore by walking to school.

Ledbury Heritage Centre celebrates the British Red Cross in Ledbury

16 May 2006

Ledbury Heritage Centre is staging a small exhibition celebrating the British Red Cross in the town.

New Herefordshire tourism company launched

16 May 2006

Visit Herefordshire Ltd (VHL) is a new joint venture between the public and private sectors which will represent and promote tourism in Herefordshire, both domestic and from overseas.

Green power council scoops national award

15 May 2006

Herefordshire Council has scooped a national award for its commitment to green electricity – buying every watt from renewable energy sources to avoid adding to the greenhouse effect.

Repairs to historic gaol wall

15 May 2006

Herefordshire Council is carrying out emergency repair work to ensure the safety of pedestrians walking near a wall which once belonged to the Hereford’s gaol.

Welcoming sign of the times

15 May 2006

Visitors to Hereford will now have no excuse for not knowing the city’s status as a twin town to the German city of Dillenburg and the French city of Vierzon.

Have your say on planned 20MPH zone

15 May 2006

Residents who live near Hereford’s St Thomas Cantilupe School are being invited to have a look at, and have their say about, plans for a 20mph zone outside the school.

Rock steady cabinet maintains status quo

12 May 2006

Herefordshire Council’s Leadership and Cabinet were given a vote of confidence following this morning’s (Fri, May 12) meeting of Council.

Sweet taste of Herefordshire

12 May 2006

There’s no fudging the issue, county visitors are set to get a sweet taste of Herefordshire thanks to a new initiative which kicks off this month.

Getting to grips with your roots

12 May 2006

Anyone keen to find out about their ancestors but unsure how to get started are invited to a half -day workshop at Herefordshire Record Office, Harold Street, Hereford on Saturday, May 20.

Buzz of activity and Hereford Museum

11 May 2006

A swarm of bees which has invaded Hereford’s Museum has forced the temporary closure of the facility.

Rate relief for new traders in Ross-on-Wye

11 May 2006

Fledgling retailers in Ross-on-Wye are getting off to a flying start thanks to Herefordshire Council “New Trader Support Grant”.

Discover a new skill in Adult Learners' Week

11 May 2006

Spring is a time of renewal, so Herefordshire’s libraries and museums are offering adults the opportunity to discover new things and acquire new skills.

Libraries go multi-lingual

11 May 2006

Herefordshire Council has responded to the growing number of non-English users of its libraries by providing key information in a variety of languages.

Youth Council on the starting blocks

10 May 2006

Members of Herefordshire’s new voice for its youth have brought their problem-solving skills into use for the first time – at a teambuilding event for the newly formed Youth Council.

Bredwardine bridge repairs

09 May 2006

Motorists are being reminded that repair work starts on the 18th-century Bredwardine bridge on Monday next week, May 15.

Council gives assurance over benefit fraud performance

09 May 2006

Herefordshire Council is assuring residents it has robust measures in place to combat benefit fraud.

Noisy neighbour silenced

08 May 2006

Silence is golden for residents in a block of flats in Leominster after Herefordshire Council’s Environmental Health team seized a music system from a noisy neighbour.

Bulls' lease agreed

05 May 2006

Herefordshire Council has backed Hereford United FC’s promotion push into The Football League by granting an extension of the club’s lease at Edgar Street.

Work starts on Victoria Bridge

04 May 2006

Work to restore Hereford’s Victoria Bridge to its former glory as part of a £725,000 refurbishment scheme has started.

Views sought from disabled people

03 May 2006

A detailed survey is set to reveal what life is like for disabled people in Herefordshire.

High Town refurbishment continues

02 May 2006

The next phase of a £2 million scheme aimed at breathing new life into Hereford city centre will start next week.

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