https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/ Latest news Umbraco CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:05:53 +0000 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:21:51 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/july/hereford-man-jailed-for-non-payment-of-council-tax/ A Hereford man has been jailed after repeatedly refusing to pay council tax despite years of recovery action and multiple opportunities to settle the debt. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/july/refreshed-guidelines-reinforce-benefits-of-everyday-movement/ Getting active doesn't have to mean running a marathon, every movement counts. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/july/council-takes-action-to-ban-man-from-traveller-sites-for-anti-social-behaviour/ A man has been banned from entering any Council-owned traveller sites after Herefordshire Council secured a civil injunction following repeated incidents of anti-social behaviour. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/july/students-get-a-taste-of-college-life-in-hereford/ Over 1500 Year 10 students from across the county attended this year’s Three Colleges Open Day in June, to sample college life. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:33:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/july/primary-school-pupils-creativity-flags-new-museum-on-the-move-to-thousands/ Two primary school children from Hereford have earned a feather in their caps by winning a county-wide design competition – with their winning entry already seen by thousands at this year’s Three Counties Show. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/july/proposals-to-expand-john-masefield-and-weobley-high-schools-to-provide-high-quality-facilities/ Herefordshire Council has announced proposals to expand John Masefield High School in Ledbury and improve facilities at Weobley High School, subject to securing the necessary planning approvals. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/july/major-herefordshire-projects-continue-to-make-progress/ New report highlights progress on transport, regeneration and economic growth schemes across the county Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/july/turn-up-the-volume-on-reading-this-summer/ Children across Herefordshire are invited to discover amazing books, collect rewards and enjoy a summer packed with stories, creativity and fun by taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge 2026. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:39:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/july/new-peterchurch-primary-school-on-track-to-open-this-autumn/ Construction work is on track in Peterchurch as the new primary school takes shape and work is well underway inside the building. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:17:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/july/herefordshire-council-backs-125-000-skills-and-training-package-with-nmite/ Herefordshire Council is investing £125,000 in the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) to help local people develop the skills needed by businesses and growing industries. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/july/major-illegal-tobacco-seizures-in-hereford-as-enforcement-action-continues-across-county/ Herefordshire Council’s Trading Standards team, working with West Mercia Police, have carried out enforcement action in Hereford this week, resulting in the seizure of large quantities of illegal tobacco products and the closures of two shops. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/july/free-summer-holiday-activities-for-children-with-a-free-healthy-meal-at-every-session/ Children across the county can look forward to an action‑packed summer, as bookings open for Herefordshire Council’s Here for Herefordshire holiday activities programme – offering free fun activities and a free healthy meal at every session. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:38:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/july/waste-collection-crews-issue-battery-disposal-warning-after-bin-lorry-fire/ Waste collection teams at Herefordshire Council are urging residents to dispose of batteries safely after a fire broke out in one of the county’s bin lorries last week. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/june/update-on-shirehall-and-hereford-museum-art-gallery-hmag-projects/ Herefordshire Council has today, 30 June, updated key stakeholders on progress of the Hereford Museum and Art Gallery (HMAG) and Shirehall projects. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/june/small-capital-works-across-the-county-to-deliver-an-outsized-benefit-improving-council-support-and-services-for-local-people/ A series of key small-scale building works across the county has been unveiled by Herefordshire Council, to improve facilities for the general public, adults needing extra support, and children and young people, and secure and maintain vital assets. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/june/hereford-transport-hub-reaches-75-per-cent-completion/ Work on Hereford’s new Transport Hub has reached a major milestone, with the project now around 75 per cent complete and on track for an end-of-October opening. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/june/memorial-safety-inspections-to-begin-at-herefordshire-cemeteries/ Herefordshire Council will begin its next round of memorial safety inspections in July as part of its ongoing work to keep cemeteries safe for visitors. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/june/armed-forces-week-flag-raising-events-across-herefordshire/ Armed Forces flag-raising ceremonies were held across Herefordshire yesterday to mark the beginning of Armed Forces Week and traditionally mark the start of a week-long programme of events leading up to Armed Forces Day. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:25:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/june/funding-approved-for-local-organisations-to-support-residents-through-cost-of-living-pressures/ Herefordshire Council has approved funding of up to £169,111 through the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) to support local organisations delivering vital help to residents facing financial hardship. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:25:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/june/new-herefordshire-council-chief-executive-takes-up-role/ Herefordshire Council’s new Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service, Paul Satoor, will take up the role on Friday 26 June. Mr Satoor takes over from incumbent Chief Executive Paul Walker, who steps down on Thursday after five years in the role. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000