Ofsted publishes findings of monitoring visit
Ofsted has published their latest findings for Herefordshire Children’s Services in a report today.

Business summit kick starts 2050 Big Plan for economy
The new Shell Store today (10 September) hosted the first in a series of events across the county to bring people and organisations together to discuss the big projects, changes and partnerships required to transform Herefordshire’s economy.
‘Create hope through action’ this World Suicide Prevention Day
Friday 10 September is World Suicide Prevention Day. An annual event to raise awareness of how we can create a world where fewer people die by suicide.
Halo Leisure and Herefordshire Council are giving every adult who can’t swim the chance to learn for free
Any adult (aged 16 or over) that is currently unable to swim the length of a pool is being offered the opportunity to learn to swim for free, at Halo pools in the county.
It’s time to apply for your child’s secondary school place
Herefordshire Council’s secondary school admissions process opens for applications from Monday 6 September
You wait until the weekend for a day of free bus travel – then two come along at once
Enjoy free weekend bus travel throughout the county
Broadband Boost for Bovine Business
Showle Court, a working dairy farm in Monkhide, is the latest Herefordshire property to gain access to a new gigabit capable broadband connection.
Scheme to provide flats for homeless people in Hereford officially opens
The White Cross scheme in Hereford has officially opened and customers have started to move in.
Farmer sent to prison for breaching banning order
A farmer from the Forest of Dean has been sent to prison and banned from owning animals for life
Solar panels and LED lighting to help cut Carbon emissions at Widemarsh Children’s Centre
Widemarsh Children’s Centre is set to benefit from reduced carbon emissions thanks to new solar panels and LED lighting – just one element of Herefordshire Council’s campaign to get the county to carbon zero by 2030.
Armed Forces support
Local and national support is available for the Armed Forces community who may be affected by the situation in Afghanistan