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April 2010

Local Parkinson's project spreads its wings

30 April 2010
A pioneering project undertaken by NHS Herefordshire with local people who have Parkinson's, is set to enter the national stage.

New route for Hereford greenway unveiled

29 April 2010
Herefordshire Council has unveiled the new route for its greenway scheme which will link Hereford City Centre with Rotherwas and beyond, including a new bridge over the River Wye for pedestrians and cyclists.

Council encourages dog owners to be responsible

28 April 2010
Herefordshire Council's community protection unit is working in partnership with West Mercia Police to encourage responsible dog ownership.

Community protection team targets Yazor Brook litter

28 April 2010
As part of Keep Britain Tidy's Big Clear Up campaign, Herefordshire Council's community protection team joined forces with Amey, the Environment Agency and West Mercia Police to carry out an organised litter pick at Yazor Brook, Hereford.

Young people agree priorities for the next five years

27 April 2010
Herefordshire's young people plan to make a difference this week as they discuss and vote on priorities for children's services from 2011 to 2014.

Hereford's May Fair gives disabled people and their carers free rides

28 April 2010
Disabled people and their carers in Hereford will be able to ride free of charge at this year's May Fair from 10am-12 noon on Thursday May 6th.

Works on Widemarsh Street to stop for May Fair

27 April 2010
Herefordshire Council is to stop work on its major refurbishment of Widemarsh Street in Hereford during the city's annual May Fair.

Residents encouraged to participate in lung cancer study

26 April 2010
NHS Herefordshire is encouraging people in the county to take part in a new study which they hope will help prevent people dying of lung cancer.

Shobdon Primary School flying the Green Flag

26 April 2010
Pupils at Shobdon Primary School are flying the Green Flag after becoming one of just 17 schools in Herefordshire to have achieved this top environmental accolade.

Give it a grow during Compost Awareness Week

26 April 2010

Herefordshire Council wants residents to 'Give it a Grow' during Compost Awareness Week which runs from 2nd to 8th May.

Shopmobility celebrates 20 years in Hereford

18 June 2010
Twenty years ago, on the 4th July 1990, Shopmobility opened its doors in Hereford.

 

Herefordshire parents asked to get real

23 April 2010
Herefordshire Council is asking parents to try out real nappies during Real Nappy Week (26th April - 2nd May) and realise the benefits to their wallet and the environment.

Young musicians show off their musical talent

20 April 2010

Fifty young musicians from across the county are preparing for this year's Herefordshire Youth Orchestra's spring concert which takes place at The Shirehall, Hereford on Thursday 29th April 2010 at 7pm.

Six candidates to stand in North Herefordshire parliamentary election

21 April 2010
Six people have been nominated to stand in the North Herefordshire parliamentary constituency for the general election which takes place on Thursday, May 6.

Five candidates nominated to stand in Hereford and South Herefordshire

21 April 2010
Five people have been nominated to stand in the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency for the general election which takes place on Thursday, May 6.

Council cutting the carbon generated by street lights

20 April 2010
Various measures to reduce the amount of electricity used and carbon emissions generated by street lights have been put in place by Herefordshire Council and its partner Amey Herefordshire. These measures have already saved more than 10 tonnes of carbon dioxide CO² emissions, and more is planned.

New views of ancient Hereford revealed

20 April 2010
Herefordshire Council’s archaeologists working on the city centre have unveiled some startling new images and maps showing Hereford in ways it has never been seen before.

 

Herefordshire secondary schools gear up for Car Free Challenge

20 April 2010
Five Herefordshire secondary schools are taking part in a regional Car Free Challenge which aims to reduce the numbers of children travelling to school by car.

Council uncovers £300,000 false benefit claims in past 12 months

19 April 2010
Herefordshire Council’s fraud team has uncovered around £300,000 in fraudulent housing and council tax overpayments in the past 12 months.

Council service partners celebrate outstanding safety record

16 April 2010
Herefordshire Council’s service partners Amey are celebrating an outstanding health and safety record.

Another £1million to fix Herefordshire’s highways

13 April 2010
Herefordshire Council has received an extra £1million from the government towards its major scheme to fix the county’s highways.

General election – make sure you can vote on May 6

12 April 2010
Voters in Herefordshire go to the polls on Thursday, May 6, to elect their member of parliament for the Hereford & South Herefordshire and North Herefordshire constituencies.

NHS Herefordshire trials new security system for its lone workers

13 April 2010
NHS Herefordshire has begun a trial of new security devices designed to help protect its "lone workers" - staff who work on their own in the community such as district nurses, health visitors, etc.

Council reassures residents about party

13 April 2010
Herefordshire Council is reassuring Eardisley residents that a planned birthday party will be closely monitored to ensure there is no unacceptable noise or disorder.

 

Way forward for tourism in Herefordshire

13 April 2010
A new report outlines the way forward for tourism in the county to build on the success of Visit Herefordshire in attracting people to the county.

Motorists warned of roadworks

12 April 2010
Herefordshire Council is warning motorists travelling along the C1099 through Credenhill village on Friday, April 16 that essential roadworks are taking place that day.

Motorists warned of lane closures on A40

12 April 2010
Herefordshire Council is advising motorists that lane closures are in place on the A40 between Monmouth and the Wilton roundabout in Ross.

Pride of Herefordshire photo competition launched

12 April 2010
Local photographers have a chance to showcase their work in some of the most visual places in Herefordshire in a competition to highlight the beauty and diversity of the county. 

Learn more about setting up a car club

12 April 2010
Herefordshire Council’s integrated transport team and Greening the Village, St James and Bartonsham are hosting a special event aimed at encouraging more county residents to set up and join car clubs so they not only save money but help the planet as well.

Widemarsh Street works on target for November completion

01 April 2010
Herefordshire Council’s major refurbishment of Widemarsh Street in Hereford is still on target for completion before the start of the Christmas shopping period later this year.

Community protection team working to make county greener

01 April 2010
Herefordshire Council’s community protection team has dealt with more than 1,300 reports of environmental anti-social behaviour such as fly-tipping and littering in the past six months.

Snap up a discounted compost bin

01 April 2010
Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council are once again offering residents the chance to get discounted compost bins delivered direct to their front door.

Reading, Writing and Recycling…. free recycling service coming to a school near you

01 April 2010
Following the successful introduction of the new home recycling scheme in Herefordshire, the council’s waste management team is now turning its attention to schools.

Council warns over broadband offer

08 April 2010
Herefordshire Council is warning county residents to beware of cold callers claiming to offer free broadband.
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