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September 2003

Work Starts on Leominster Access Road

On Monday morning next week, September 15, work will begin on the access road which will connect Leominster’s soon-to-be-created 29-acre business park to the A49.

Waste Display

Herefordshire Council is not talking rubbish when it demonstrates the problems of the growing “waste mountain” and the cost of collection and disposal.

Sure Start Bus Launch

Sure Start has a new mobile bus service and it could be coming to a town near you!

Hereford's South Wye Fitness Project has successfully undergone a stringent selection process to become one of 18 projects in the West Midlands to be recognised for its good practice in promoting Physical Activity to the local community.

Shop Mobility 5000th Customer

On Monday, September 1, Melanie Macklin, a 31-year-old from Hereford became the 5000th person to register as a new user at the Hereford Shopmobility Centre, since its formation in July 1990.

Rotherwas Travel Plan Launch

Employees at Hereford’s Rotherwas Industrial Estate will put the environment first when travelling to work as part of the Rotherwas Travel Plan to be launched on Monday, September 15.

Record Office Open Day Success

Almost 200 people passed through Herefordshire’s Record Office on Saturday, September 6, for the Civil War Open Day.

Queenswood In the Clear

Queenswood Country Park’s reputation as a safe and friendly family venue has been reaffirmed after an “adult content” website removed any reference to the Herefordshire beauty spot.

Quarterly Economic Report

The August edition of the Quarterly Economic Report has just been published, providing information such as unemployment figures, trading conditions and house prices for the county.

Pooch's Rise Through Ranks

A dog abandoned in Ross-on-Wye and rescued by a Herefordshire Council warden has “made good” in the ranks of the Metropolitan Police.

Patient Discharge Guide

When it’s time to leave hospital, or be transferred, it can be a confusing time for patients but now a new guide explaining all the “ins and outs” of the move aims to ease the stress.

Parent Partnership Success

Parent Partnership Services are operational in every county in England to provide neutral information, advice and support to the parents of children with Special Educational Needs.

Owen Williams Signs

Herefordshire Council has signed a contract with technical consultants Owen Williams, cementing a ten-year deal that will deliver value for money services in the County.

Old House Virtual Tours

Hereford’s much-loved Old House is ready to go “virtual” and offer accessibility to all its visitors.

Moral Courage Award Winners

The winners for the local version of the national Anne Frank Awards for Moral Courage have now been selected.

Mission Impossible Waste Challenge

Special ‘Agents’ from Herefordshire Council will be out and about from Monday, 15 September, in an attempt to encourage householders to take part in the ‘Mission Impossible’ Waste Challenge initiative.

Missing Defra Statistics

Herefordshire Council has raised concerns with DEFRA regarding the absence of vital agricultural statistics for the county.

Local Transport Plan Annual Report

More than £15 million was invested by Herefordshire Council to improve transport in the County during 2002/2003.

Lamb Rescue

Two Herefordshire Council Animal Welfare Officers bared “almost all” during the brave rescue of a Lamb from the banks of the River Lugg, near Hereford, on Thursday (August 7).

Kington Chapel Plans

Herefordshire Council is to begin a detailed investigation to explore how realistic ambitious plans for a £1.6 million project to breath new life into Kington’s Wesleyan Chapel are.

Jarvis Open Day

The sights and sounds of heavy machinery will form the backdrop to an unusual meeting to be staged at Hereford’s Three Counties Hotel on Wednesday, August 20.

Jarvis Contract Signed

Herefordshire Council has signed a long-term deal with contractors Jarvis ushering in a new era of partnership under the newly formed Herefordshire Jarvis Services (HJS).

ITV Features Herefordshire's Record Office

Herefordshire’s Record Office hits the “small screen” on Sunday evening (August 31) when it features on ITV’s popular program the “History Detectives”.

Housing Improvement Scheme

Landlords and tenants are celebrating the renovation of the 100th house under Herefordshire Council’s successful private-sector home improvement schemes.

Homebuy Scheme

Thanks to the success of the Homebuy scheme last financial year, 17 local families now own their homes - representing the highest number of purchases for any Housing Association within the West Midlands region.

Herefordshire Made

In a unique collaboration between the arts and tourism services of Herefordshire Council, the Herefordshire Crafts Guide is being extended to include craft food and drink producers, and will become the Herefordshire Made Directory.

Herefordshire Funding Fair

After the success of the first two Herefordshire Funding Fairs in 2001 and 2002, the Herefordshire Partnership is hoping to repeat this achievement again in 2003.

European Market Goodies

The European Market that visited Hereford in early July, attracted hundreds of visitors, provided a vibrant atmosphere and gave its visitors an opportunity to win a hamper full of goodies.

Customer Service Standards

Herefordshire Council launched the new Customer Service Standards on Wednesday last week, September 3, in a ceremony at Bromyard Community Centre.

Credit Unions' Saving Scheme

Herefordshire Council employees are to receive a letter this week encouraging them to join one of the County’s two Credit Unions - Marches Credit Union and Leominster Moneybox Credit Union.

County Access Maps

Herefordshire Local Access Forum’s (H.L.A.F.) second meeting will look at the new draft “access maps” for Herefordshire, drawn up by the Countryside Agency.

Closer Look at Trees

Join the WildPlay Project at Queenswood Country Park on Saturday, September 20, to get a ‘Closer Look at Trees’ and find out more about your local leafy neighbours!

CCTV Launch

On Tuesday, September 9, television personality Fiona Bruce will officially launch Herefordshire’s new CCTV control room.

Car Free Day

Motorists to the city of Hereford will be tempted from their vehicles for a day with an assortment of activities to promote environmentally friendly travel during the city’s “Car Free Day” Monday September 22, 2003.

Bromyard Bridge Naming Ceremony

After £250,000 of improvements, a bridge in Bromyard is set to be named in a ceremony on Friday, September 5, at 12.30pm.

Anne Frank Interfaith Service

What ever your faith, colour or creed you are invited to a very special service on Tuesday, 23 September

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