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December 2003

150 Years of Herefordshire Trainspotting

The opening of the railway lines in Herefordshire 150 years ago is being marked by the publication of a comprehensive history of this important development on a Herefordshire Council website.

Aylestone Park needs you!

The Aylestone Park Association needs your help to plant trees at the site of the new Aylestone Park on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December as part of Hereford’s planting during National Tree Week.

Bonus for Herefordshire Transport

The Government has rated Herefordshire as a top performing authority in the delivery of local transport improvements.

Bromyard stand by - We're coming your way!

If you live or work in Bromyard the chances are that you’ve heard about the new Bromyard Centre formerly known as the Bromyard Leisure Centre.

By-Election postal ballot

Residents in Hereford’s St Nicholas Ward will be asked to “make a note to post their vote” early next year in the second postal ballot to be held in Herefordshire.

Christmas early as Grange play area is re-opened

Herefordshire Council Parks, Countryside & Leisure Development Service is pleased to announce that the children’s play area at The Grange in Leominster has re-opened in time for the Christmas holidays, following the completion of substantial refurbishment.

Council leader responds to MP's claims over Asda

The Leader of Herefordshire Council, Cllr Roger Phillips, has responded to the press release issued by Paul Keetch, MP, in which he asserts he can’t understand what he refers to as ‘the Asda decision’.

Council seeks views on ways forward for Hereford economy

A public meeting is to be held to look at ways of breathing new life into the County’s economy.

Council's Christmas helps businesses recover

Traders and shoppers in Hereford have something to cheer about with the announcement today by Herefordshire Council it will waive fees for Park and Ride and offer some free parking in the lead-up to Christmas.

Ernie's a winner

Herefordshire Council picked a clear winner when ‘Ernie’, a stray springer, spaniel was collected from Hereford Police Station in July.

Festival review panel report

Herefordshire Council’s Festival Review Group has vowed its support for festivals in the County which it recognises are valuable for their economic, cultural and social benefit.

Festive fun for everyone at Queenswood Country Par

Get in the Christmas spirit and find those festive feelings by visiting Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum this December.

Hereford City overflowing with festive fun for December

08 December 2003

Hereford City Partnership and Herefordshire Council have been working closely to provide a month of festive activities for shoppers and visitors to Hereford City.

Herefordshire Council maintain good performance

Herefordshire Council has maintained its position among the top performing Local Authorities in the UK, the latest report from a national watchdog claims.

Heritage services celebrate 150 years of railways

150 years ago on 6 December 1853, Hereford City witnessed huge celebrations to mark the completion of the rail link from the Severn to the Mersey.

Hfd shortlisted for sustainable transport cash

Hereford is one of seven English towns in the running for a share of £7.5 million for development of sustainable transport.

Hfd's Partnership secures funding for Broadband

11 December 2003

A bid to bring Broadband to Herefordshire, which kicks off early in the New Year, has received a boost following news of a welcome £2 million injection of Euro cash.

Inaugural winter walking festival Herefordshire

Herefordshire’s Winter Walking Festival is the ideal chance to walk off that extra helping of Christmas pudding whilst enjoying magnificent views of Herefordshire’s countryside and breathing the crisp, fresh rural air.

Info expands in Bromyard

Info in Herefordshire has been leading in the redevelopment of the Bromyard Leisure Centre since the original idea was tabled some two years ago.

Lifeline for Ross On Wye festival

Herefordshire Council has thrown the Ross-on-Wye International Festival a financial lifeline in a bid to save the event from permanent closure.

Live comedy extravaganza

Stunts, tricks, comedy and a great family night of entertainment takes to the stage of the Ross Youth Centre tomorrow (Thursday, December 4) at 7.30pm.

New Head at Hereford Record Office

Elizabeth Semper O’Keefe is the new head at Hereford’s Record office but is by no means a new face.

New Head Teacher for John Masefield

John Masefield High School in Ledbury is to have a new headteacher from January, 2004.

North Herefordshire pool set for July 2005 opening

The tender process for the building of a new pool for North Herefordshire will start in January 2004 after Cabinet agreed on Thursday (November 27) to a timetable of works which aims to see a new pool open in the summer of 2005.

Park and Ride off to good start

More than 700 people took advantage of Herefordshire Council’s Park and Ride during the first two weeks and with just three more Saturday’s before the New Year hundreds more are expected to jump on board.

Parking charges approved by Cabinet

New parking charges for Herefordshire will be introduced in the New Year following yesterday’s Cabinet decision to approve the final package of changes.

Planting Trees in 2003

Tree planting will be in full force throughout the county during National Tree Week in celebration of the Tree Council’s 30th Anniversary of their “plant a tree in ‘73” campaign.

'Posh and Becks' shop till they drop in Hereford

‘Posh and Becks’ will be sampling the best that Hereford shopping has to offer on Monday 8 December.

Recycling-please give generously this Christmas

Herefordshire Council, together with 16 other councils across the Midlands, is turning to TV screens this festive season in a bid to encourage more people to recycle their household rubbish.

Shaw homes transfer progresses

Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet agreed yesterday the basis for a partnership with SHAW Homes to take over the running and development of the County’s residential care homes.

Splash out your cash on Pop Idol for N Hfd's Pool

A pair of tickets for the glitzy world Pop Idol final is going under the hammer in an on-line auction – with the proceeds going to help pay for a new pool for North Herefordshire.

Sure Start centre public consultation

Sure Start is pleased with the response it received during a recent consultation about plans to develop a Family and Children’s Centre in Leominster.

Top marks for Asset Management Planning

Herefordshire Council has recently obtained top marks for its annual, Corporate Asset Management Plan.

Tourism Information Centre gearing up for big move

Preparations are underway for Bromyard’s Tourist Information Centre’s big move into the new Bromyard Centre at Cruxwell Street.

Yuletide savings

As everyone knows Christmas can be a time of excess. When it comes to waste, however, Herefordshire Council has bags of help at hand – purple, clear and black -- for all those households on the ‘kerbside’ recycling collection scheme, and the ‘bring’ sites that stay open throughout the holiday.

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