https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/ Latest news Umbraco CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:21:59 +0000 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:19:48 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/june/open-event-offers-unique-look-into-shared-lives/ Local people with a home and a passion to make a difference to another adult’s life as a Shared Lives carer – and earn £600 a week – are being invited to take an in-depth look at what’s involved in Hereford next week. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:15:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/june/illegal-tobacco-crackdown-in-hereford-sees-arrests-seizures-and-fire-safety-action/ Herefordshire Council Trading Standards, working in partnership with West Mercia Police and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, has carried out enforcement activity at two premises in Hereford linked to the sale of illegal tobacco. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/june/bbc-bargain-hunt-brings-the-herefordshire-hoard-and-history-store-onto-tv/ The Herefordshire Hoard coins and jewellery collection is set to take a starring role in the popular BBC TV day time show ‘Bargain Hunt’ on Friday June 12. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/june/new-sensory-garden-and-free-stay-and-play-sessions-launched-at-coningsby-family-hub/ Families with young children in the Leominster area are set to benefit from new Stay and Play sessions and a newly created outdoor sensory garden at Coningsby Family Hub. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/june/new-partnership-report-carers-week/ A new partnership bringing together Carers, health and care services, charities and community organisations is already making a difference for unpaid Carers across Herefordshire, as reported in its first Annual Report. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/june/new-era-for-herefordshire-highways-and-public-realm-services/ Herefordshire Council is today (June 1, 2026) marking the start of a new chapter for highways and public realm services, with a new model designed to give greater local control and improved outcomes for residents. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/may/herefordshire-council-committed-to-further-adult-social-care-improvement-following-cqc-assessment/ Herefordshire Council committed to further Adult Social Care improvement following CQC assessment. Fri, 29 May 2026 06:04:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/may/herefordshire-council-takes-leading-role-in-major-step-forward-in-protecting-the-future-of-the-river-wye/ Herefordshire has joined forces with neighbouring local authorities and conservation organisations across England and Wales to endorse a new Charter for the River Wye, setting out a shared commitment to the river’s long-term recovery.  Thu, 28 May 2026 15:04:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/may/site-clearance-completed-at-former-encampment-near-leominster/ Herefordshire Council has completed a major clean-up operation at the former unauthorised encampment off the A49/A44 roundabout near Leominster. Wed, 27 May 2026 10:40:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/may/construction-work-completed-at-the-brookfield-school-as-new-sports-hall-officially-handed-over/ Herefordshire Council is pleased to announce the completion of major construction works at The Brookfield School, Grandstand Road, Hereford, culminating in the official handover of the school’s brand‑new sports hall. Fri, 22 May 2026 14:30:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/may/herefordshire-council-confirms-re-election-of-key-leadership-and-governance-roles-at-annual-general-meeting-of-the-council/ Chairman, Vice Chairperson and Leader of the Council re-elected, with most committee and panel chairs remaining. Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/may/council-supports-major-multi-agency-rural-crime-crackdown-in-south-herefordshire/ Herefordshire Council’s Community Protection team has supported a major multi-agency day of action targeting rural crime and environmental offences in south Herefordshire. Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/may/herefordshire-council-approves-carbon-management-plan-to-cut-emissions-and-improve-energy-efficiency/ Herefordshire Council has approved a new Carbon Management Plan which sets out how it will reduce emissions from its own operations, improve energy efficiency and strengthen long-term energy resilience. Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/may/herefordshire-trading-standards-and-police-target-illegal-vape-sales-in-leominster/ Herefordshire Council Trading Standards and West Mercia Police have carried out enforcement action against two Leominster businesses linked to the sale of illegal tobacco and illicit vaping products. Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/may/residents-smash-the-walk-this-may-challenge-2026/ Residents across Herefordshire and Worcestershire have stepped up for the Walk This May Challenge 2026, smashing last year’s total and covering an incredible 6,637.79 miles in just two weeks. Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/may/herefordshire-council-confirms-balanced-202526-budget-and-132-million-in-savings/ Herefordshire Council has delivered a balanced budget for 2025/26, despite significant national funding pressures and rising demand for services. Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/may/still-time-to-have-your-say-on-the-may-fairs/ This year’s Leominster and Hereford May Fairs once again attracted thousands of visitors to enjoy stalls, rides and entertainment. Even though the events have finished, Herefordshire Council still wants to hear views on the future of the May Fairs. Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/may/scrunch-and-squeeze-foil-and-tubes-join-herefordshire-s-recycling-list/ Scrunch and squeeze, recycle please! That’s the big message to Herefordshire residents as Herefordshire Council expands its kerbside recycling service to include foil and tubes, making it even easier to recycle at home. Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/may/herefordshire-council-seeks-residents-views-on-new-parking-strategy/ Herefordshire Council is urging everyone in the county to have their say on a new draft Parking Strategy, that will shape how parking is managed and developed across the county over the next 15 years. Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/may/herefordshire-council-celebrates-foster-care-fortnight/ Herefordshire Council is proud to support Foster Care Fortnight, running from Monday 11 May to Sunday 24 May, joining organisations across the UK in raising awareness of the vital role foster carers play in the lives of children and young people. Mon, 11 May 2026 14:10:00 +0000