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October 2008

Herefordshire condemns post office consultation as a sham

31 October 2008
Herefordshire Council has condemned the recent review of post offices in the county as a sham. Councillors unanimously supported an emergency motion at a full council meeting today (Friday 31 October 2008) put by council leader Roger Phillips, which dismissed the recent six-week consultation by Post Office Limited as 'a total waste of time'.

Herefordshire Council supports Belmont Pools appeal

31 October 2008
Wendy Jones, chairman of the Redhill Residents Association presented a petition to Herefordshire Council's chairman, Councillor John Stone, before the full council meeting on Friday, October 31, seeking help to bring the Belmont Pools into community ownership.

Your last chance to have your say

31 October 2008
People in Herefordshire should have their say in a major planning consultation which aims to tackle the challenges faced by the rural parts of the West Midlands such as affordable housing, transport and accessibility.

Herefordshire’s voice on the economy to be heard in Westminster

31 October 2008
Herefordshire, the Enterprise Capital of the Midlands, is to contribute to a new group of economic advisors to ensure that government understands and is responsive to the needs of the county and the region.

Cards for good causes at Market House, Ross

30 October 2008
Herefordshire Council's run Market House Heritage Centre in Ross is selling Cards for Good Causes from Tuesday, November 4 until Sunday, December 14.

Temporary traffic lights removed after gas leak repaired

29 October 2008
Herefordshire Council has removed temporary traffic lights on the mini-roundabout at the top of Aylestone Hill, Hereford, after Transco completed works to repair a gas leak.

Disgust at post office closures announcement

29 October 2008
Herefordshire Council is dismayed and disappointed at the news that 19 post offices are set to close in the county with the possibility that the number will rise to 20 next month.

Further work to investigate archaeological remains at Masters House

29 October 2008
Herefordshire Council is to carry out further investigations into archaeological remains found at the Masters House, Ledbury.

Temporary traffic lights to be installed after gas leak

28 October 2008
Herefordshire Council will be installing temporary traffic lights on the mini-roundabout at the top of Aylestone Hill, Hereford, to allow Transco to deal with a major gas leak.

Car park closed for essential resurfacing works

28 October 2008
Herefordshire Council is warning motorists that the Bath Street car park will be closed during the week commencing November 10 to allow essential resurfacing works to take place.

Project aims to capture memories of Korean War

28 October 2008
Herefordshire Council's cultural services learning team has been awarded a grant from the West Midlands MLA (Museum Libraries and Archives) to develop a project based on the Korean War.

Herefordshire Council to help budding engineers

28 October 2008
Herefordshire Council has joined the Engineering Education Scheme which is designed to help young people achieve their full potential through careers in engineering, science and technology.

Herefordshire Council to inspect roads

27 October 2008
With temperatures forecast to be below zero degrees tomorrow morning (October 28), Herefordshire Council's highways engineers will be inspecting the county's roads tomorrow morning and will carry out any necessary treatments.

Result of Kington’s uncontested election

27 October 2008
The election planned for Thursday, November 13, to elect a new member to Kington Town Council, will not need to be held after only one candidate came forward for the vacancy.

Flavours of Herefordshire Awards 2008: "And the winner is….."

27 October 2008
Most of the key figures in Herefordshire's food and tourism fields were gathered together, on Friday, October 24, to recognise and reward those judged to be serving-up the very best flavour of the county to their customers.

Herefordshire celebrates a “return to real life”

27 October 2008
A special graduation ceremony took place this week when a handful of patients who have suffered a brain injury celebrated their transition from re-learning to re-living.

New high wire play unit installed at Belmont, Hereford

27 October 2008
Herefordshire Council has installed an exciting new piece of multi-use play equipment at Northolme Road public open space in Belmont, Hereford and it is already proving to be very popular with local children.

Anti-bullying charter to be launched by young people 27 October 2008

27 October 2008
Young people will be launching an anti-bullying charter at a youth conference organised by young people and Herefordshire Council this week.

Girls’ youth group set to expand

27 October 2008
South Wye girls' group run by Herefordshire Council has become so popular that the membership has been divided into two separate groups: a senior group for young women aged 13-19 and a junior group for young women aged 11 and 12 years.

GEM of a day for Herefordshire Council staff

27 October 2008
Herefordshire Council staff enjoyed a GEM of a day to mark Good Environmental Management Day.

Herefordshire Council’s museum to focus on county sporting heroes

27 October 2008
Herefordshire Council's Learning Team want to hear from county residents with Olympic connections, past present or future to help them prepare next year's Museum on the Move exhibition.

Energy champion attends national conference

27 October 2008
Herefordshire Council's energy champion, Councillor Phil Cutter, attended a national conference in London aimed at tackling climate change.

Bromyard Downs’ management under the spotlight

24 October 2008
A review of the way the Bromyard Downs are managed is underway and all interested parties are being encouraged to have their say.

New support for Herefordshire’s home businesses

24 October 2008
Herefordshire Council has launched a new Home Business Network which will offer training and advice to the county's home-based workers and businesses.

Anti-bullying charter to be launched by young people

24 October 2008
Young people will be launching an anti-bullying charter at a youth conference organised by young people and Herefordshire Council this week.

Herefordshire to pilot groundbreaking education project

24 October 2008
Herefordshire is to have three new centres to help children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, thanks to a successful bid by Herefordshire Council to become part of a national pilot programme.

Temporary road closure in East Street, Hereford

23 October 2008
Herefordshire Council is warning motorists that there will be a temporary road closure in East Street, Hereford, starting on Monday, October 27.

Change of use to homes and shops in Ledbury approved

23 October 2008
Plans for a change of use and redevelopment at 12 High Street, Ledbury, were approved by members of the northern area planning sub-committee at their meeting on Wednesday, October 22.

Conversion of Old Wesleyan Chapel, Kington, into nine flats refused

23 October 2008
Plans for the conversion of the Old Wesleyan Chapel, Harpyard, High Street, Kington, into nine apartments were refused by members of the northern area planning sub-committee at their meeting on Wednesday, October 22.

Plans for eight flats at Bromyard approved

23 October 2008
Planning permission for eight flats at 22 Old Road, Bromyard, was approved by members of the northern area planning sub-committee at their meeting on Wednesday, October 22.

Chairman congratulates Countess Darnley on Royal appointment

22 October 2008
The Chairman of Herefordshire Council, Cllr John Stone, has congratulated the Countess of Darnley on her appointment as the new Lord-Lieutenant for Herefordshire.

Team Read winners

22 October 2008
Herefordshire Council's run libraries were delighted with the response to their first summer Team Read Quiz which gave youngsters the chance to test their book knowledge and get fit with prizes of special sports bags and Halo vouchers up for grabs.

Help to find your ancestors

21 October 2008
Members of the public can get advice on how to research their family tree in High Town, Hereford this Saturday, October 25, between 10am and 4pm.

Don’t be spooked by recycling this Halloween

21 October 2008
Herefordshire Council is urging county residents not to be spooked by recycling and give their well-carved pumpkins a second chance this Halloween.

Herefordshire Council helps riverbank project

20 October 2008
Some 35 volunteers turned out at the weekend to help The Friends of Castle Green Riverbank Project clear an overgrown site on the historic green.

Village stalwart wins Pride of Herefordshire title

20 October 2008
Dorstone stalwart Elizabeth Francis was named overall winner at the second Pride of Herefordshire awards, run by the Herefordshire Partnership in conjunction with the Hereford Journal.

Ghostly activities at Hinton Community Centre

20 October 2008
Young people in South Wye will be getting into the spirit of Halloween this week as they prepare to enjoy a range of ghoulish activities at Hinton Community Centre.

Young people fund FA football training

20 October 2008
Kingstone and Madley boys are enjoying Football Association coaching thanks to a grant from the Youth Opportunities Programme.

Argentine councillor visits Herefordshire Council

20 October 2008
Councillor Cesar Imbellone from Buenos Aires in Argentina visited Herefordshire Council on a fact-finding mission to discover more about the county's recycling facilities and what happens to the end product.

Storyteller to be at county libraries

20 October 2008
Storyteller Sal Tonge will be visiting two of Herefordshire Council's libraries during the half-term holidays.

Warning on imported cosmetic products

20 October 2008
Herefordshire Council's trading standards department is warning county consumers to be careful when purchasing imported cosmetic products.

Herefordshire is in the running to become Enterprise Capital of Europe

20 October 2008
Herefordshire is in the running to become Enterprise Capital of Europe after winning the UK runner up prize in the prestigious 2008 Enterprising Britain awards in London.

Cllr Sally Robertson voted as youth favourite

17 October 2008
After two weeks of gruelling interviews, web chats and school visits, county youngsters have voted with their mouse and chosen their favourite Herefordshire councillor.

Herefordshire Council targets fuel poverty in Ross

17 October 2008
Herefordshire Council's energy efficiency experts are to be at Ross Library on Friday, October 24, between 10am and 3pm to help people in the town better understand how they can save money on their fuel bills.

Free condom scheme to help keep young people safe

17 October 2008
A new scheme that aims to help young people feel less embarrassed about asking for condoms has been launched in Herefordshire. The C-Card or Condom Card - which can be presented to receive a standard pack of six - will help combat the sharp rise in sexually transmitted infections among the under 25s.

Permission for redevelopment of industrial site in Ross approved

17 October 2008
Outline planning permission for the redevelopment of Trelleborg site, Alton Road Industrial Estate, Ross-on-Wye for a mixed use development was approved by members of the southern area planning sub-committee at their meeting on Wednesday, October 15.

Erection of retail warehousing at Ross approved

17 October 2008
Planning permission for the erection of retail warehousing at BP on the Ross Spur northbound at Ross has been approved by members of the southern area planning sub-committee at their meeting on Wednesday, October 15.

Hereford schools top local league tables

17 October 2008
Herefordshire's GCSE and equivalent exam results are the best in the West Midlands according to league tables published by the Department for Children, Schools and Families this week.

Annual health check shows big improvements for patients in Herefordshire

16 October 2008
Herefordshire Primary Care Trust has achieved dramatic improvements in the quality of service provided for patients, according to the 2008 annual health check published today (16 October 2008) by independent watchdogs the Healthcare Commission.

Ross Library hosts Games Workshop

15 October 2008
Ross Library is running a free taster Games Workshop at Ross Library for children aged between seven and 16 years old on Thursday, October 30 from 5pm until 7pm.

Warning after potential death trap sold on auction sites

14 October 2008
Herefordshire Council's trading standards department is warning county residents to be careful about buying motor vehicles on internet auction sites.

Consultation on NHS closes Friday

14 October 2008
It is not too late for Herefordshire people to give their views on a new national constitution for the NHS. The new constitution will promote the principles, pledges of values of the NHS for future generations.

Kington Town Council looking for a new councillor

14 October 2008
Kington Town Council has a vacancy following the death of one of its councillors.

Street sweeper with barrow returns

14 October 2008
Herefordshire Council and its contracting partner Amey have responded to concerns from members of the public and has brought back a street sweeper with a mobile barrow to cover the High Town area of Hereford.

Christmas ruined by dodgy goods and services?

14 October 2008
If your past Christmases have been ruined by the turkey not turning up on time, the must-have gadget that's dead on arrival, or the jumper that's four sizes too big, Consumer Direct would like to hear from you.

Leominster man convicted of DVD counterfeiting offences

13 October 2008
A Leominster man who was known as "someone who could get you any DVD you wanted" has lost £5,000 worth of goods and counterfeiting equipment.

All the fun of the funding fair!

13 October 2008
Once again the funding fair is coming to Herefordshire, with its mix of networking, information sharing and workshops.

Public consultation regarding move of Hereford open market

13 October 2008
Herefordshire Council is starting an eight-week consultation exercise to gauge views on proposals to move the Hereford Retail Open Market.

Herefordshire Council cutting cost for motorists

10 October 2008
Herefordshire Council is cutting the cost for motorists by using a new material for gritting the county's roads.

Road closed for resurfacing and drainage works

10 October 2008
Herefordshire Council is to close the A4111 from Parton junction to Headbrook roundabout, Kington, to carry out resurfacing and drainage works.

Councils talk rubbish at food festival

10 October 2008
Worcestershire County Council's Waste Challenge Team will be offering hints and tips on what to do with the leftovers from the home dinner table at this year's Flavours of Herefordshire Food Festival.

Herefordshire Council promotes energy efficient lightbulbs

10 October 2008
Herefordshire Council's sustainability and energy efficiency teams joined together on Friday to tackle climate change and reduce fuel poverty in Herefordshire by selling energy efficient light bulbs in Hereford's High Town.

PCT says fraud will not be tolerated in Herefordshire

10 October 2008
If you are planning to defraud the NHS this month - think again. Herefordshire Primary Care Trust is urging its staff to be especially vigilant in October as the Fraud Awareness Month programme seeks to stamp out illegal drains on resources that should be used to care for patients.

Herefordshire’s bid to be best in Britain for enterprise 10 October 2008

10 October 2008
Herefordshire Council is heading for Downing Street to find out whether the county is the overall winner of the 2008 Enterprising Britain awards.

School Hall plans given the thumbs up

08 October 2008
Herefordshire Council has given the go ahead for a new school hall to be built at St Joseph's RC Primary School in Ross on Wye.

Manufacturers approved for taxis offering wheelchair access

08 October 2008
Herefordshire Council's regulatory committee has agreed a further two approved manufacturers of wheelchair access vehicles to be used as hackney carriages or private hire vehicles in addition to LTI who were approved last month. These are Allied and Oughtred & Harrison.

Conditions on shops restricts under-age sales

07 October 2008
Herefordshire Council's regulatory committee's decision to restrict licences on four shops found to have sold alcohol to underage purchasers has had a marked effect.

2008 Herefordshire Food Festival – Saturday and Sunday, Oct 25 and 26

07 October 2008
The many and varied "Flavours of Herefordshire" will go on show at the 2008 Herefordshire Food Festival, at Hereford Racecourse, over the weekend of October 25 and 26.

Need help with your Artsmark application?

07 October 2008
County schools are being invited to a free advice day to get tips on how to apply for the prestigious Artsmark award.

Motorists warned to take care when driving in winter

07 October 2008
As the nights start to draw in and with the winter weather on its way, Herefordshire Council is urging all motorists to take extra care.

Resurfacing works may cause delays

07 October 2008
Herefordshire Council is advising county motorists they may face delays due to resurfacing works taking place.

Chatterbook groups to launch in Herefordshire

07 October 2008
Herefordshire Council's libraries service is launching two new "Chatterbook" groups for children aged between eight and 12 years old.

Bad diet and lack of exercise costs Herefordshire over £46 million a year

07 October 2008
New figures out today (Tuesday 7 October) show, for the first time, the cost of obesity in Herefordshire to the NHS.

County’s first diploma up and running in South Wye

06 October 2008
The countdown is on for South Wye teenagers who will be the first in the county to study for the government's new diploma qualification in Business Administration and Finance from September 2009.

Council agrees ICT deal

06 October 2008
Herefordshire Council has negotiated a deal which will save the council and local authority schools thousands of pounds and help schools purchase computers and laptops for their pupils.

Bid to promote archaeological find at The Prospect, Ross

06 October 2008
Herefordshire Council is to bid for Heritage Lottery funding towards creating a public viewing facility to better display the Roman remains discovered at The Prospect in Ross.

Back garden archaeology sheds light on historic Ledbury

06 October 2008
Back gardens in Ledbury are about to give up secrets of the past as part of the ongoing England's Past for Everyone community history project.

Road closed for resurfacing works

06 October 2008
Herefordshire Council is having to close the A44 in Leominster from the traffic lights at Bengrys filling station to the mini roundabout opposite the Hop Pole public house at the junction with the B4361 for three evenings later this month.

Autumn fun at Queenswood Country Park

06 October 2008
As the leaves on the trees start to turn and autumn descends upon us where better to see some amazing autumn colour than Queenswood Country Park?

Ross Heritage Centre collections to be Big Draw

06 October 2008
Ross Market House Heritage Centre hopes it will be a big draw for families wanting to try out their artistic skills.

Chance to learn more about Herefordshire’s past

06 October 2008
Herefordshire Council's archaeological service is staging a day-long event for anyone interested in the county's past and what is being done to preserve it.

Hereford Museum collections to be Big Draw

06 October 2008
Hereford's Museum Resource and Learning Centre hopes it will be a big draw for families wanting to try out their artistic skills.

Junior road safety officers are bright

06 October 2008
Herefordshire Council's road safety team have put out an urgent call for schools to put forward two year 6 pupils to join the Junior Road Safety Officer's (JRSO) scheme and raise awareness of the need to make sure pedestrians and cyclists are seen.

New requirements for business contracts made away from trade premises

06 October 2008
Before October 1, 2008 only traders who cold called potential customers were legally obliged to give cancellation notices. Now, with very few exceptions (such as transactions up to £35 and supply of foodstuffs and beverages by regular rounds men) all businesses who sell goods or services away from their normal trading premises must have cancellable contracts.

Result of Belmont Rural Parish Council election

03 October 2008
Stuart Taylor (Independent) has been elected to the Belmont Rural Parish Council following yesterday's election.

Result of Leominster South ward by election

03 October 2008
Peter James McCaull (Independent) has been elected to Herefordshire Council following yesterday's by election in the Leominster South ward.

Change of use to allow retail sale of pet food approved

03 October 2008
Plans for a change of use to allow the retail sale of pre-packed pet foods and accessories at M C Freeze, Barrs Court Road, Hereford were approved by members of the central area planning sub-committee at their meeting on Wednesday, October 1.

Plans for two bungalows at Highmore Street, Hereford approved

03 October 2008
Plans for two semi-detached chalet bungalows in a garden at the rear of 93 Highmore Street were approved by members of the central area planning sub-committee at their meeting on Wednesday, October 1.

Hotel gains permission for 28 extra bedrooms

03 October 2008
Planning permission for an additional three-storey bedroom wing at The Three Counties Hotel, Belmont, Hereford, was approved by members of the central area planning sub-committee at their meeting on Wednesday, October 1.

Change of use from B1 offices to police offices deferred

02 October 2008
Retrospective planning permission for the change of use from B1 offices to police offices at British Telecom Building, Barton Road, Hereford, were deferred by members of the central area planning sub-committee at their meeting on Wednesday, October 1.

Herefordshire weaves its magic

02 October 2008
It may not be Hollywood, but a corner of the county will be echoing to the sound of "lights, camera, action" when scenes for BBC's new epic sword and sorcery fantasy "Merlin" are filmed near Ross-on-Wye next week.

Herefordshire’s bid to be best in Britain for enterprise

02 October 2008
Herefordshire Council is heading for Downing Street to find out whether the county is the overall winner of the 2008 Enterprising Britain awards.

Panels provide permanent legacy of Lugg Valley archaeological project

01 October 2008
Two new interpretation panels have been launched which will provide a permanent legacy of a major archaeological project carried out in the Lugg Valley.

Primary care trust is a top financial performer in the region

01 October 2008
Herefordshire Primary Care Trust is praised for good financial management in a national report issued by the Audit Commission today (2 October 2008).

Rest centre at Leominster

01 October 2008
A rest centre set up by Herefordshire Council's Emergency Planning Unit working with Halo provided a temporary refuge for families who were evacuated due to the fire in Leominster yesterday (Tues, Sept 30).

Quick-thinking by council’s street cleansing worker

01 October 2008
A quick-thinking member of Herefordshire Council's street cleansing team called police when he found what he thought was a hand grenade in a litter bin.
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