January 2009

The future of Herefordshire’s education and learning provision is under discussion again as a new education task group met for the first time this week.

Herefordshire Council has been successful in gaining a National Lottery Awards for All grant to create a special artwork to go on the outside wall of the newly refurbished Ross Library.

Herefordshire Council has confirmed that the proposed sale of part of a farming smallholding estate in the north of the county is transparent, in line with established council policy and necessary to ensure the long-term viability of council-owned smallholdings.

Herefordshire Council’s run Museum, Resource and Learning Centre in Friar Street, Hereford, is hosting an out of this world event on Thursday, February 19 featuring a range of family-friendly activities.

Herefordshire Council’s run Market House Heritage Centre in Ross is hosting an out of this world event on Tuesday, February 17 featuring a range of family-friendly activities.

Young people across the county are being invited to apply for a one-off cash boost to develop an existing youth project or to kick start a new one.

Ledbury childminders are helping toddlers celebrate Chinese New Year at the Ledbury Children’s Centre this week.

A project manager has been appointed to drive forward Hereford’s Connect 2 scheme which will provide a walking and cycling route between the cathedral, Rotherwas Industrial Estate and beyond.

Herefordshire Council’s regulatory committee has suspended the premises licence for Bargain Booze Plus, Putson Post Office, Holme Lacy Road, Hereford, after three sales were made to underage buyers over a four-month period.

The prolonged spell of cold weather in Herefordshire during December saw the number of gritter call-outs in the county more than double compared to last year.

Herefordshire Council is reviewing a major contract to save £1 million in public money each year, as well as improve services supporting the county's highways, parks, open spaces and public rights of way.

Hereford's new £3-million crematorium is not good enough, says Herefordshire Council, which has rejected the building because the main feature window is off centre.

Herefordshire schools have once again improved performance in the 2008 GCSE results as for the fourth year running, standards achieved by the county's pupils have risen.

Staff at Herefordshire's primary care trust are being encouraged to get on their bikes, cut down travel time, improve the environment and get fitter this year.

Pupils and teachers from China will experience a real British school experience at Aylestone Business Enterprise College this week.

Herefordshire Council has updated its guide to re-use organisations in the county.

Herefordshire Council is offering county residents a chance to find out more about climate change and come up with ideas that will make a difference.

Herefordshire Council has been praised as a "progressive local authority" in helping to reduce the county's contribution to global warming.

Inconsiderate van and lorry drivers ignoring diversion route signs are creating a serious hazard for residents and motorists in Ledbury - and they could end up in court as they may be breaking the law.

A major campaign to put local food on local plates is gaining momentum following a key meeting between Herefordshire Council, the Duchy of Cornwall and the Bulmer Foundation.

Children at Marlbrook Primary School, South Wye think it's cool to go to school and have launched a big campaign with help from Cool Cat to encourage regular attendance.

Herefordshire Council is warning motorists that, despite the change to noticeably milder conditions, a cold night is forecast tonight (Tuesday, January 13) with the risk of ice and fog.

Herefordshire Council, working in partnership with the South Wye Community Association, is to start work on refurbishing and modernising Belmont library.

Residents in the City of Hereford will have the opportunity to elect a new city councillor when they go to the polls on Thursday, February 19.

Herefordshire's hi-tech museum resource and learning centre welcomed a Japanese professor who is in Britain to learn how heritage items are stored while being made accessible to the public.

Children across the county are to enjoy better outdoor play areas thanks to a successful bid made by Herefordshire Council to become a Play Builder authority

Herefordshire NHS is urging the county's smokers to quit the cigarettes and adopt a healthier lifestyle for the New Year.

A special service to honour the women who worked on the land during the First and Second World Wars is to take place at Hereford Cathedral on Sunday, February 8

If you are looking for some extra help for a healthier 2009, Herefordshire Primary Care Trust's Health Trainer Service is keen to help you.

Herefordshire Council's run Market House Heritage Centre in Ross is hosting an out of this world event on Tuesday, February 17 featuring a range of family-friendly activities.

Herefordshire Council's run Museum, Resource and Learning Centre in Friar Street, Hereford, is hosting an out of this world event on Thursday, February 19 featuring a range of family-friendly activities.

Work to build a new railway bridge in Colwall is set to begin.

Herefordshire Council has already given out 500 grants to help people reduce their energy bills.

The multi-million pound flood alleviation scheme for Ross is now fully operational and protecting the town from flooding.

As part of the refurbishment and works to create a new building for Ledbury's library and Info centre, an archaeological dig started this week at the Master's House.

Herefordshire Council's Museum and Art Gallery is hosting a special exhibition opening this month called Auktion 392, telling the unique story of Max Stern.

Visitors to Herefordshire's libraries are in for a treat during half term holidays next month with the visit of Sealegs Puppet Show's "Peter and the Wolf".

NHS Herefordshire, the leader for healthcare in the county, has taken a major step towards opening a new GP-led, walk-in health centre in Hereford. The primary care trust announced today (Thursday 8 January 2009) that Nestor Primecare - one of the largest independent providers of health and social care in the UK - has bid successfully to provide the service.

Staff in Herefordshire Council's Museum Resource and Learning Centre will be helping the county's students of fashion and costume to tighten their belts this year by running a Victorian corset workshop in Hereford.

Herefordshire Walking Festival 2009 offers something for everyone with almost 60 guided walks to choose from.

Due to work being undertaken on behalf of Welsh Water in Ledbury town centre, Top Cross, the junction of High St, New Street, The Southend and Worcester Road, is closed to all traffic from Monday 5h January 2009 for approximately five weeks.

Hereford's County Hospital has reported a high number of attendances and admissions from people suffering from flu-like symptoms and chest infections.

Ross on Wye's library building will be undergoing some exciting changes in the coming two years, which will bring local services and the library together in one building.

An ambitious new advertising campaign to help mums, dads and families eat well, move more and live longer has been launched nationally and local families are being urged to take part.

People in Herefordshire will be asked this month what they think of their family doctor services, as part of a national annual survey of five million patients.

Herefordshire Council is urging county schools to sign up for a free workshop which will offer advice on reducing the amount of energy used in their buildings.

Herefordshire Council is inviting residents to a special 'Swap Shop' event in Hereford later this month when they will be able to exchange unwanted Christmas gifts or unused belongings.

Herefordshire Council's waste management team will be out and about this month (January) and next (February) to offer tips to prevent residents from throwing away on average a third of the food that they buy.

Herefordshire Council is encouraging people not to put their Christmas trees into landfill this year but instead recycle or re-use them.

A major boost to Herefordshire's growth point agenda has been announced by central government.

Punch Taverns has announced it is offering 500 of its pubs for sale to licensees across the country. Herefordshire Council, which wants to help ensure that pubs are not lost to their communities, has asked licensees for local pubs offered a sale to get in touch. The council says there may be grants available to upgrade their pubs and make the outlets more profitable.

Report 10 on progress leading towards the re-opening of Colwall bridge