https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/ Latest news Umbraco CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:10:26 +0000 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:21:37 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/august/work-progresses-on-new-emergency-accommodation-for-herefordshire/ Work is progressing on a £3.8 million project to transform the former John Venn Building in Hereford, previously known as the John Haider Building, into high-quality emergency accommodation for people facing homelessness. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/august/students-across-herefordshire-celebrate-a-level-success/ Young people across Herefordshire are celebrating today after receiving their results for A levels, AS levels and T Levels and a range of Level 3 vocational and technical qualifications (VTQs). Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/august/herefordshire-council-welcomes-soestrene-grene-to-hereford/ Shoppers in Hereford have something new to discover as Danish lifestyle retailer Søstrene Grene opens its doors in the Maylord Shopping Centre. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/august/love-our-laybys-hard-hitting-new-campaign-targets-littering-in-herefordshire/ Herefordshire Council is launching a new hard-hitting campaign to tackle littering in laybys across the county, including the irresponsible disposal of bottles, food waste, packaging and other rubbish. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/august/new-housing-to-change-young-people-s-lives/ The first specialist supported housing in Ross-on-Wye for young people who have faced major barriers in life, such as care leavers, rough sleeping, and being homeless has been opened by Herefordshire Council. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/august/more-e-bikes-hit-the-streets-thanks-to-hereford-s-big-beryl-bike-boost/ Getting around Hereford by bike has never been easier, thanks to 50 new electric bikes joining the city’s fleet of popular Beryl Bikes scheme this summer. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/august/update-on-shirehall-and-hereford-museum-art-gallery-hmag-projects/ Herefordshire Council has welcomed the recommendations from the Connected Communities Scrutiny Committee. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/august/major-milestone-reached-as-full-business-case-published-for-hereford-bypass-phase-one/ Herefordshire Council has published the Full Business Case for Phase One of the Hereford Bypass, marking another important step towards delivering new transport infrastructure and supporting future growth across the county. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/august/new-roadmap-sets-out-how-herefordshire-will-deliver-future-growth/ A new county-wide roadmap setting out how Herefordshire will create jobs, support businesses and deliver the infrastructure needed for future growth has been launched. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/july/herefordshire-council-s-cabinet-adopts-new-15-year-parking-strategy/ Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet has adopted a new 15-year strategy to improve parking across the county, following a public consultation which showed strong support for safer, more accessible and better-managed parking. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/july/cabinet-approves-new-weekly-food-waste-collection-service-for-herefordshire/ Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet has approved the introduction of a new weekly food waste collection service from September 2027, helping residents recycle more of their household waste while meeting new national recycling requirements Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/july/council-hosts-fun-day-for-care-experienced-children-and-young-people/ Care experienced children and young people attended a Fun Day hosted by Herefordshire Council's Children's Services at Hereford Rugby Football Club on Thursday 23 July. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/july/museums-project-secures-170-000-to-support-creative-learning-in-herefordshire-schools/ Herefordshire Museums & Galleries has been awarded £170,000 from Paul Hamlyn Foundation's Teacher Development Fund to deliver an innovative programme supporting creative learning in primary schools. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/july/school-journeys-and-community-routes-set-to-improve-as-summer-highways-programme-begins/ Communities across Herefordshire will benefit from safer walking routes, improved crossings and traffic calming measures as Herefordshire Council delivers a programme of road safety improvements from early August. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/july/government-intervention-in-childrens-services-ends-as-herefordshire-s-improvement-journey-reaches-major-milestone/ Herefordshire Council has welcomed the decision by the Department for Education to end government intervention in children's services and revoke the statutory direction issued to the council. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:42:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/july/free-nordic-walking-courses-return-to-herefordshire-this-autumn/ Lace up your boots and grab your walking poles, because Herefordshire Council’s free Nordic walking courses are back this autumn, with three beginner courses now open for booking. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/july/herefordshire-businesses-invited-to-apply-for-funding-to-boost-future-skills/ Businesses across Herefordshire are being invited to apply for grants to help their workforce build skills and support future growth. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/july/24-million-hampton-dene-primary-school-redevelopment-completed-ready-for-2627-academic-year/ A major £2.4 million redevelopment project at Hampton Dene Primary School has been completed on time and within budget, delivering enhanced modern facilities for the Tupsley community. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:36:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/july/herefordshire-welcomes-its-1-000-ukrainian-refugee-as-councillors-reaffirm-support-for-ukraine/ Herefordshire has reached a significant milestone in its support for people fleeing the war in Ukraine, now welcoming more than 1,000 guests through the Homes for Ukraine scheme. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/july/council-working-with-partners-to-minimise-disruption-as-leominster-town-centre-improvements-are-completed/ Herefordshire Council is working closely with local partners, traders and market organisers as completion works take place for the Leominster Heritage Action Zone public realm improvements. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000