May 2008

Children and young people in Herefordshire are some of the first in the country to enjoy an extended range of sporting activities, thanks to a trail blazing scheme being provided by Herefordshire Council and its partners.

Herefordshire Council is putting in contingency plans to ensure minimal disruption to services during a planned power shutdown of its information centre on Saturday 7 June.

Motorists using the A4110 in the Three Elms area of Hereford are being advised to leave a little extra time for the their journey next week (w/c Mon, May 26).

Once again Hereford High Town will be alive with creative talent this Saturday, May 31, with the second craft market of 2008 organised by Herefordshire Council.

The art work of around ninety Herefordshire children and young people goes on display to members of the public next month, as a three year plan detailing priorities for the county's children is launched.

Concerns over access by emergency service vehicles.
Herefordshire Council is aware that residents have expressed concerns over emergency access to Colwall. The police, fire service and ambulance service have all confirmed that they have no concerns over their ability to reach Colwall in an emergency. Their responses are reproduced below:

Young people in Ledbury are in for a treat next week as the council's youth service has organised free graffiti workshops, street dance sessions, a skate park competition and a break dancing demonstration.

Herefordshire teachers from across the county attended a unique conference this week to help them open their pupils' minds to other languages, cultures and traditions.

Hereford's residents, young and not so young, are being encouraged to ditch the games console, put on some trainers, go outside and spend a day playing in the city this half term.

Families in Ledbury are enjoying new services following the opening of a new children's centre.

Brian Price, 49, from Shrewsbury who trades as BP Landscapes, was sentenced on May 12 2008, at Hereford Magistrates to nine months imprisonment after previously pleading guilty to three offences under the Fraud Act 2006.

Herefordshire Council's fostering team provide a good service with some outstanding features according to an inspection report published by Ofsted this month.

Celebrations for Hereford's Connect 2 scheme winning a share of £50million in Big Lottery funding may have died down but work is now starting in earnest to get the walking and cycling route up and running.

Tunnelling works as part of the multi-million pound Ross Flood Alleviation Scheme are to be carried out on a 24-hour basis for a period of eight weeks.

Following complaints of crime and disorder, Herefordshire Council's regulatory sub-committee has reviewed the licence for Bromyard Kebab and Burger Shop in Cruxwell Street.

M&G County Wines, 60 Commercial Road, Hereford, has had its drinks licence suspended for a 48-hour period after being found selling alcohol to under age people.

Local, 28 High Street, Leominster, has had its licence suspended for seven days after being found selling alcohol to under age people.

Spar, 3/5 Bargates, Leominster has had its license suspended for 24 hours after being found selling alcohol to under age people.

Ashby Stores, 38 High Street, Kington, has had its licence suspended for a seven-day period after being found selling alcohol to under age people.

A major exhibition of antique quilts from the Ceredigion Museum, the 25 for 25 collection from the Quilters Guild and quilts from Hereford Museum's own collection will open in June.

Ross Heritage Centre will be putting on displays, exhibitions and events during the coming months, which are very varied, as well as being very much community based.

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Herefordshire archive service is to help unlock many of the treasures stored in the Record Office in Harold Street.

Hazel Turner has been elected to Colwall parish council following yesterday's (Thursday, May 8) election which attracted a turnout of 26.1 per cent.

Charges for parking in Ross on Sundays and Bank Holidays will be free from June 2 and parking at the long-stay Wilton Road car park will also remain free of charge.

Motorists in Leominster are to keep benefiting from free parking.

Kington's three long stay car parks in High Street, Love Lane and Market Hall Street are to remain free of charge.

Following a review of charges across the County, new car park charges for Hereford city are due to come into effect on Monday, June 2.

Parking charges across the county have just been reviewed for the first time since 2003.

Hereford-based company Taylor Lane Timber Frame Ltd is celebrating after winning an award for reducing the amount of waste produced at its Rotherwas site.

Herefordshire Council's learning champions are offering people to try their hand at weaving during two special taster workshops.

Herefordshire Council's parks, countryside and leisure development service is encouraging businesses in Hereford City to put colourful floral displays outside their premises this summer and enter in to the city's annual 'Floral Decorations Competition'.

Work is due to start this week on improving and re-aligning the pathways at Sydonia Park in Leominster, organised by Herefordshire Council's parks, countryside and leisure development service.

The future's looking bright for Leominster's historic Grange Court with a £1.8 million refurbishment on the cards.

Herefordshire school children are being encouraged to get active, cultivate their school gardens and enjoy local fruit and vegetables.

Herefordshire should be a much more peaceful place during the rush hour when primary school children take part in Walk to School week this month. This year's UK-wide walk to school campaign which encourages families to leave their cars at home and walk to school, takes place from 19th-23rd May.

Herefordshire Council has published population forecasts for the county to 2026, which show that the county's population of older people will continue to grow, while the number of children is expected to decline until 2016, before stabilising at this lower level.

A plan by the British Canoe Association to improve rapids and habitats in the River Wye at Symonds Yat, near Monmouth, were approved by members of the southern area planning sub-committee at their meeting on Wednesday, April 30.

Plans for the construction of a five-bedroomed residential care home for adults with learning disabilities at Hunters Lodge, Wormelow, were approved by members of the southern area planning sub-committee at their meeting on Wednesday, April 30.

Plans to erect five houses and a bungalow at Hazelnut Cottage, Llangrove, Ross-on-Wye, were approved by members of the southern area planning sub-committee at their meeting on Wednesday, April 30.

Plans to change the use of an existing double garage to holiday accommodation at Long Ridge, Linton, Ross-on-Wye, were approved by members of the southern area planning sub-committee at their meeting on Wednesday, April 30.

Herefordshire Council's Museum and Art Gallery is again playing host to part of the Hereford Photography Festival.

Herefordshire Libraries is proud to launch the exciting new Library Gaming Club, starting with an extended session on Saturday, May 10.

Children in Herefordshire are being encouraged to use healthy food to create art in libraries this half term.

After 10 years of managing the City Walls car park in Hereford on behalf of the landowner, Herefordshire Council has relinquished the day-to-day operation of the car park.

Bull's fans wanting to cheer their victorious team through the city centre this Sunday morning (May 4) are being encouraged to congregate in High Town to secure a good vantage point to cheer on the players.