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December 2010

Herefordshire Council HMO officer receives Fire Authority commendation

29 December 2010
Firefighters and staff from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (H&WFRS) were honoured at an Awards Ceremony held recently.

Herefordshire refuse collections

24 December 2010
All refuse collection vehicles are out in Herefordshire today as normal and they will be doing their best to make collections despite the icy roads and pavements.

Snow update – 8.15am

24 December 2010
Herefordshire Council’s gritters have been out overnight using around 260 tonnes of salt to keep the roads clear.

Road status due to weather conditions - Thursday 23 December 9.30am

23 December 2010
Drifting snow in parts of the county are still an issue, but the gritting teams are working to clear these by midday today.

Snow update – 8.15am

23 December 2010
Gritters have been out overnight keeping priority routes clear across Herefordshire.

Take care of flu symptoms in this severe weather

23 December 2010
NHS Herefordshire, the leader for health in the county, has confirmed there has been a significant increase in the number of people visiting their GP with flu like symptoms over the last few days.  As the cold weather is set to continue, the situation is anticipated to escalate further in the coming days.

Update on Roads – 11am

22 December 2010
Dinmore Hill and Frome Hill have now been reopened and are passable with care.  Herefordshire Council’s gritting teams have been out and about across the county, helping to keep the county moving.  Further deliveries of salt were brought in by gritters this morning boosting stock levels to 1070T.

Recycling & refuse collections cancelled

22 December 2010
Recycling and refuse collections across Herefordshire have been cancelled again today due to the heavy snowfall.

Council vows to maximise 2011 Census returns

22 December 2010
Herefordshire Council is to work to maximise returns from the forthcoming 2011 Census as the key to future funding of essential local services.

Move for public sector to share more premises across the county

22 December 2010
NHS Herefordshire and Herefordshire Council have agreed a shared approach in how they invest in and dispose of properties and assets in the county.

Get ready for the switch to digital television

22 December 2010
Herefordshire Council is urging residents to make sure they are ready for the county’s switchover to digital television on 6 April next year. Older or vulnerable people often depend on television as their ‘window on the world’ and there is a help scheme, funded by the BBC, to give practical help.

Cabinet and scrutiny agree decision to close school with falling rolls

22 December 2010
Herefordshire Council’s cabinet gave the final decision to close the county’s smallest school - Dilwyn CE Primary School – after hearing that a scrutiny committee tasked with probing the decision agreed to accept the need to close the school.

Herefordshire campaigns for superfast broadband

22 December 2010
Herefordshire Council is giving its backing to a campaign that could give more local people the chance to register for superfast broadband.

Snow update at 9.30am 22 December

22 December 2010
Gritting teams are reporting that the snowfall is becoming slightly less intense in the far north of the county, but the southern edge has moved south to encompass Morton on Lugg/Wellington where the snowfall is intense.

Road update at 8.30 am 22 December

22 December 2010
As Herefordshire continues to struggle with the weather, the following roads are passable with extreme care. 

Hereford workers are asked to consider when they leave work to avoid gridlock

21 December 2010
Workers in Hereford are being asked to consider carefully when they leave work during the current snowy weather as a mass exodus from offices and shops contributed to gridlock in the city yesterday (Mon).

Snow update 21 Dec 9.30am

21 December 2010
Due to the adverse weather, Herefordshire Council’s refuse contractors have had to suspend collections for the day.

Council worried about underage alcohol purchases

20 December 2010
Herefordshire Council’s trading standards team has announced worrying results after two underage sales operations across the county.

 

Herefordshire prepared for arctic weather

20 December 2010
Herefordshire Council has had to move to a more constrained winter weather service due to the impact of the recent bad weather and the effects of what is lining up to be the coldest December for 100 years.

NHS Herefordshire warns residents to be prepared for flu

17 December 2010
NHS Herefordshire, the leader for health in the county, has confirmed there has been an increase in the number of people visiting their GP with flu type symptoms over the last couple of weeks.  As the cold weather is set to continue, the situation is anticipated to escalate further in the coming weeks.

Pupil referral unit pays tribute to retiring head

17 December 2010
Staff, pupils and parents at one of Herefordshire Council’s pupil referral units, the Aconbury Centre, said a sad farewell today to Eleanor Christopher, their head teacher, who retires this Christmas.

Green flag hat trick in Leominster school

17 December 2010
One of Herefordshire Council’s eco-schools is celebrating double good news this month.  Westfield Special School has been awarded a green flag for the third consecutive year at the same time as receiving a positive Ofsted inspection report.

Government finance settlement brings little festive cheer for Herefordshire

17 December 2010
The first analysis of the government’s finance settlement for Herefordshire is worse than had been expected with no recognition of the extra costs involved in providing services in a rural area.

Freezing weather prompts warning for homeowners and landlords to check their insurance

16 December 2010
Herefordshire Council is appealing to homeowners and landlords of privately rented properties to check they have sufficient house insurance to cover damage to their properties during the current cold spell of weather.

Grab a grant with a little help from Herefordshire Council

16 December 2010
Herefordshire Council is encouraging local communities to tap into European funding which can be used for a variety of projects, which includes improving the quality of life, making services easier to access and enhancing the distinctiveness of an area.

Christmas design brings wiggly worms into school

15 December 2010
Children at Leominster Junior School can look forward to beginning the new term with their own, rather unusual composting scheme – a wormery from Herefordshire-based Wiggly Wigglers.

Local farmers visit Herefordshire's new livestock market

15 December 2010
A group of county farmers has had its first sight of Herefordshire’s new livestock market which is currently being built.

More than 1/4million illegal cigarettes seized from Hereford retailer

15 December 2010
On Monday 13th December in a joint operation between Herefordshire Council’s Trading Standards Service, West Mercia Police and Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs, a massive haul of 300,000 illegal non duty paid foreign cigarettes were seized from a small retailer on Eign Street, Hereford.

There may still be a Christmas for some Left Bank victims

15 December 2010
Herefordshire Council’s trading standards service believes that some of the people who paid up front for Christmas parties and functions at the Left Bank may be able to recoup the money thought lost.

Warning over theft of salt bins

14 December 2010
Herefordshire Council is urging people not to steal salt bins especially as another cold snap is being forecast.

GP Walk in Centre celebrates 1st Anniversary

14 December 2010
NHS Herefordshire and Primecare UK have cut the cake today to celebrate the success of Hereford’s GP Access Centre, as it approaches its first birthday.

Decision to close Dilwyn CE Primary School scrutinised

14 December 2010
Herefordshire Council’s decision to close the county’s smallest school - Dilwyn CE Primary School – came under discussion last week as the children’s services scrutiny committee analysed the decision made by cabinet to close the school.

Appeal for witnesses to major flytipping

14 December 2010
Herefordshire Council is appealing to anyone who may have seen a major flytipping incident take place at Letton to get in touch so they can trace the culprits.

Roadworks to improve safety at junction

14 December 2010
A Herefordshire Councillor has met with local residents to discuss changes to a busy rural road junction to cut the number of accidents.

Refurb + festive rush = Christmas buzz for Widemarsh Street traders

14 December 2010
It’s all adding up to a bumper Christmas for traders in Hereford’s refurbished Widemarsh Street who say the new look, combined with the festive rush, are creating a real buzz in the street.

Kirby vacuum seller taken to cleaners

14 December 2010
On Friday, December 10 at Hereford Magistrates Court a Kirby vacuum cleaner sales company and its director were convicted of 11 offences under Consumer Protection legislation and fined a total of £15,000, including costs in a prosecution by Herefordshire Council’s trading standards department.

Get your skates on for festive fun

14 December 2010
Herefordshire Council has announced that Hereford’s synthetic ice rink will be offering plenty of festive cheer in the run up to Christmas with special chocolate happy hours being on offer in the week before Christmas.

Recycling service opportunity for charities and village halls

10 December 2010
Herefordshire Council is to extend its popular free recycling service to charities and village halls.

Herefordshire flag to fly over the festive period

10 December 2010
The flag representing the county of Herefordshire is to be hoisted above the offices of the Department for Communities and Local Government in London.

Herefordshire Council pays tribute to former chairman

08 December 2010
The chairman of Herefordshire Council, Councillor John Stone, has paid tribute to a former chairman of the council, Peter Harling, who passed away last Wednesday.

Herefordshire is a GP Pathfinder to lead NHS reforms

08 December 2010
Herefordshire is one of 52 groups of GP practices in the country to be selected to take the lead in the government’s plans for commissioning health services.

Get your skates on in the run-up to Christmas

08 December 2010
Herefordshire Council has announced that Hereford’s synthetic ice rink will be offering plenty of festive cheer in the run up to Christmas.

Hereford’s proposed new retail and leisure development

07 December 2010
Stanhope plc has submitted a planning application for new retail and leisure development on the site of the old livestock market in the centre of Hereford.

New weight loss programme for Herefordshire children

07 December 2010
NHS Herefordshire, the leader for health in the county, is looking for children who are above their ideal weight, to participate in a new scheme which will help them and their families become healthier and fitter in the New Year.

Revamp puts Hereford streets ahead

07 December 2010
Following Herefordshire Council’s completion of the refurbishment of one of Hereford’s premier shopping streets, the city is now ‘ahead of the game nationally’ when it comes to high-quality designed streetscapes.

Lotto money for a better environment

07 December 2010
Local groups which are looking to improve the local community’s access to a green space can now apply for a small or medium grant from Community Spaces.

Enforcement clears blocked footpath in Kinnersley

06 December 2010
A county footpath, which had been impassable for many years, has been reopened after enforcement action by Amey Herefordshire, working on behalf of Herefordshire Council.

Invest in the surprise festive gift that keeps on giving

06 December 2010
It might not be the first thing that springs to mind when buying a loved-one a gift but Herefordshire Council is encouraging residents to consider a more unusual present this Christmas – a compost bin.

New HQ for Visit Herefordshire

06 December 2010
Visit Herefordshire is looking to King Street in Hereford as their new HQ as they take on a greater role in promoting the county to visitors.

Council delighted by Hereford United lease deal

06 December 2010
Herefordshire Council has welcomed the news that Hereford United has secured its ground leases from Carillion Richardson. This opens up the opportunity to agree a new long term lease agreement with the council, which owns the land at Edgar Street.

Brace yourself for more freezing weather

03 December 2010
Herefordshire Council is advising motorists and pedestrians to take particular care this evening when a mixture of rain and snow is likely to fall on freezing surfaces.

NHS drive to cut down on wasted medicines

03 December 2010
NHS Herefordshire is stepping up a campaign to reduce the amount of wasted medicines across the county as patients stock up for the festive season.

Santa’s limbering up for Ledbury buggy push

03 December 2010
Toddlers and parents in Ledbury are looking forward to a big festive buggy push in a bid to get fit for Christmas.  And a very special guest will be joining them.

Ross on Wye families prepare to party!

03 December 2010
One of Herefordshire Council’s children’s centres is dusting off the tinsel, decking the halls with boughs of holly and designing a special grotto for Santa in preparation for a huge double party to celebrate Christmas and the centre’s third anniversary.

Herefordshire showcases extra support for families

03 December 2010
More than 150 delegates from across the West Midlands joined the Department for Education to celebrate Herefordshire Council’s pioneering work in helping families across the county.

Herefordshire to lead UK in joined up health and adult social care services

03 December 2010
Herefordshire looks set to create a new integrated care organisation - joining up hospital services from Hereford Hospitals NHS Trust, community health services provided by NHS Herefordshire, and adult social care from Herefordshire Council. It will be the first of its kind in the UK and a model for others to follow.

Herefordshire’s main roads gritted overnight

03 December 2010
Herefordshire Council reports that A and B roads in the county are passable with care after they were gritted overnight and this morning following a 2am inspection.

Herefordshire refuse collections as normal today

02 December 2010
Herefordshire’s refuse and recycling crews are out collecting this morning.

Making your experience count

02 December 2010
Herefordshire Council and NHS Herefordshire take pride in offering visitors who call in to their offices and buildings a warm and friendly welcome.

Hereford's first pay on foot car park open

02 December 2010
Herefordshire Council’s first pay on foot parking at the Maylord Orchards car park in Hereford is now open to the public.

Council reports primary routes clear in Herefordshire

02 December 2010
Herefordshire Council reports that all A and B roads in the county are passable with care after being treated by the gritting teams, although untreated minor roads remain hazardous.

Hereford’s ASDA Walk in Centre is here for good

01 December 2010
NHS Herefordshire has made a commitment to retain the Walk in Centre, at ASDA, in Hereford. 

Herefordshire welcomes government’s new approach to public health

01 December 2010
Herefordshire Council and NHS Herefordshire have welcomed government moves to make councils responsible for promoting public health.

Herefordshire refuse collections as usual with some delays in remote areas

01 December 2010
Herefordshire Council reports that its refuse and recycling collection crews are out on the roads as usual this morning and residents are requested to put out their refuse and recycling for Wednesday collection as usual.

Priority routes in Herefordshire are clear after gritting

01 December 2010
Herefordshire Council reports that all priority routes were treated by gritting teams late last night and early this morning and are clear, in good order and open to traffic as normal.
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