https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/ Latest news Umbraco CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:46:10 +0000 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:20:39 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/april/get-moving-and-join-us-for-the-walk-this-may-challenge/ Residents across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are being encouraged to lace up their walking shoes and take on the ‘Walk This May Challenge’ 2026! Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:50:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/april/special-awards-celebrate-achievements-of-care-experienced-children-and-young-people/ Care experienced children and young people, alongside their carers and family members, came together to celebrate their individual and collective successes at a special awards event held at Hereford Racecourse on Tuesday 31 March. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/april/new-community-board-chair-appointed-to-help-shape-20m-investment-in-hereford-south-west/ Hereford South West has a new community champion, with Paul Rone appointed as Independent Chair of the Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/april/stop-fly-tipping-at-source-this-spring/ Herefordshire Council is urging residents and businesses to take simple steps to ensure their waste is disposed of responsibly and legally as spring cleaning and garden clear-outs get underway. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/april/green-for-go-garden-waste-collections-begin-in-herefordshire/ Herefordshire Council’s new Garden Waste Collection Service started on Monday 30 March 2026 with the first collections continuing across the county until Friday 10 April. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/march/bosbury-primary-school-pupils-bring-easter-cheer-to-their-community/ Pupils from Bosbury Primary School brought heart-warming cheer to their village by re-opening their former post office for one morning and stepping into the role of posties by delivering Easter cards to every household in their community.  Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/march/herefordshire-council-reveals-plans-to-improve-walking-cycling-and-wheeling-across-the-county/ Herefordshire Council has taken a major step forward in expanding transport choices and supporting active travel with the adoption of its updated Local Cycling, Walking and Wheeling Infrastructure Plan (LCWWIP). Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/march/don-t-forget-to-put-your-garden-bins-out/ Herefordshire Council’s new Garden Waste Collection Service is about to get underway! Everyone will get their first collection between Monday 30 March 2026 and Friday 10 April, so now’s the time to make sure your garden bin is ready. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/march/back-the-bypass-campaign-officially-launched/ Herefordshire’s ‘Back the Bypass’ campaign has officially launched with Council leaders, business representatives and other stakeholders coming together to see the transformational potential benefits the scheme could bring to the county. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/march/ross-on-wye-enterprise-park-launched/ A major new employment site designed to support business growth and attract investment to the county has been officially launched. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/march/global-scandi-lifestyle-retail-brand/ Internationally-renowned lifestyle brand Søstrene Grene has chosen the city centre of Hereford for its latest UK store - and will become a major anchor tenant in the Maylords shopping area. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/march/hop-into-herefordshire-libraries-and-museums-this-easter-free-family-fun-crafts-storytimes-dinosaurs-and-more/ Herefordshire families are in for a treat this Easter as libraries and museums across the county burst into life with a two week celebration of stories, creativity and hands on fun for children and young people. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/march/major-road-improvement-programme-planned-across-herefordshire/ More than 140 roads across Herefordshire are set to benefit from resurfacing and maintenance work as part of a wider £37 million investment in roads, footpaths and public spaces in 2026/27. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/march/low-income-oil-and-lpg-heating-households-urged-to-take-up-financial-support-in-herefordshire/ Herefordshire’s low-income oil heating households, which have been hit by the recent significant rise in energy costs, are set for a boost thanks to a new financial support fund. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/march/shining-a-light-on-herefordshire-s-valued-social-care-workers/ Social work staff at Herefordshire Council have been giving an insight into the huge range of vital work they do to support and protect adults, children and young people during Social Work Week. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:10:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/march/free-nordic-walking-courses-coming-to-hereford-this-spring/ Herefordshire Council has organised a series of free five-week Nordic walking beginner courses in Hereford this April, running into National Walking Month in May. Previous courses have been very popular, often booking up within a day. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/march/herefordshire-launches-five-year-plan-to-cut-homelessness-with-investment-in-new-accommodation-and-innovative-services/ A new Herefordshire Homeless Prevention and Rough Sleeping Strategy (2026–2031) and Delivery Action Plan has been launched, setting out innovative plans to prevent homelessness, as well as investing in accommodation and new targeted support services. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/march/local-employers-honoured-with-defence-gold-awards-at-major-armed-forces-event/ Herefordshire Council joined a range of businesses who were formally presented with prestigious Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS) Gold Awards - the highest accolade available for supporting the Armed Forces community. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/march/businesses-gather-to-learn-how-to-workwell-in-herefordshire/ More than 80 businesses from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire gathered to share ideas and learn practical ways to support employee wellbeing at a regional event focused on building healthier workplaces. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/march/55m-investment-in-herefordshire-schools/ Schools across the county are set to get a £5.5 million boost for maintenance and repairs, after Herefordshire Council signed off a major investment for a programme of improvement works planned for 2026/27. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000