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May 2004

WYES MOVES COMES TO THE RESCUE

WyeS Moves is filling the gap in services for South Wye following announcements by commercial operator First Midland Red it is cancelling its services in the area.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN ROADSHOW

Herefordshire EYDCP (Early Years Development Childcare Partnership) and Theatre Company “Purple Monster” are working in partnership with the sole aim of informing people who are thinking of working with children about the variety of jobs and training available in a fun and inspirational way.

WHITECROSS HIGH SCHOOL

The proposed plan for a replacement school for Whitecross High in Hereford is being launched at a public meeting at the school this Thursday, 29th April.

WALKING BUS MAKES ITS FIRST STOP AT ST JAMES SCHOOL

St James’ Primary School in Hereford launched the County’s first official ‘walking bus’ on Tuesday, May 4.

UNITARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN CONSULTATION

The Unitary Development Plan, the planning blueprint for Herefordshire, is out for further consultation during the next six weeks.

TRAFFIC SHIFTING ON LEOMINSTER ACCESS ROAD

Work is progressing to construct the new access road to Leominster Industrial Estate.

THE YOU@HOME INITIATIVE

An initiative to provide housing repairs services for vulnerable people in Herefordshire is being launched on Tuesday, May 4, at the Three Counties Hotel in Hereford.

SUPERLOOS FOR LEOMINSTER BUS STATION

Visitors to the Leominster Bus Station experiencing the “call of nature” will be in for a pleasant surprise.

SPIRIT OF THE BLITZ COMES TO HEREFORD MUSEUM

May is Museums and Galleries month and the spirit of wartime has come to Herefordshire.

Herefordshire Lore is creating a display in the Community Cases at Hereford Museum about the experiences of many young women who came to Hereford during World War Two.

SPIRIT OF STONE, LAND AND WATER - EXHIBITION

An exhibition of batiks, or coloured textiles, by Annabel Carey from Cheltenham and paintings by Ross-on-Wye based artist Victoria Reynolds opens at the Hereford Museum & Art Gallery on Saturday, 29th May.

SATURDAY OPENING FOR HEREFORD RECORD OFFICE

In a response to a demand for greater access to its archives, the Herefordshire Record Office is set to open to the public on alternate Saturdays from the Summer.

ROYAL NATIONAL COLLEGE OFFERS ARTIST RESIDENCY

As part of the Creative Industries in Herefordshire Programme, the Royal National College for the Blind is once again offering an opportunity for a local artist or craftsperson to be based at the college in Hereford for a year.

ROSS LIBRARY IS NEXT FOR DROP-IN FUNDING ADVICE

The Herefordshire Partnership is holding funding advice and information sessions at the County’s libraries in turn during the next few months. And now it’s the turn of Ross on Wye.

ROSS FLOOD ALLEVIATION SCHEME

Herefordshire Council has published proposals for a flood alleviation scheme in Ross-on-Wye.

Plans setting out details of the scheme have been submitted for Planning Approval.

ROLL-UP, ROLL-UP FOR THE ANNUAL MAY FAIR

Heart-stopping rides, side-shows, food stalls and ancient ceremonies are all part of the street extravaganza which is Hereford’s May Fair.

LEOMINSTER LIBRARY IS NEXT FOR DROP-IN FUNDING ADVICE

The Herefordshire Partnership is holding funding advice and information sessions at the County’s libraries in turn during the next few months. And now it’s Leominster’s turn.

LEDBURY LIBRARY IS NEXT FOR DROP-IN FUNDING ADVICE

The Herefordshire Partnership is holding funding advice and information sessions at the County’s libraries, in turn, during the next few months. And now it’s Ledbury’s turn.

LAFS OFF TO A GREAT START

Many people welcomed the opportunity to have their say on local and countywide issues at the new look Local Area Forums (LAFs) in March.

HOLIDAY FUN AT QUEENSWOOD THIS HALF-TERM

Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum is the place to be this half-term, with special events and fun for everyone.

HITTING THE TARGET

Herefordshire Partnership’s programme to make broadband available right across the county has received a huge boost.

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL TO SEEK INJUNCTION AGAINST BRIERLEY

Herefordshire Council is to seek an injunction in a bid to prevent the 300-caravan village for migrant workers at Brierley Court being used.

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL TAKES ITS FIGHT TO THE HIGH COURT

Herefordshire Council takes its fight against the development of a controversial fruit pickers village at Brierley Court, near Leominster, to the High Court on Friday, May 21.

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL SEEKS CHANGES TO OUTDATED PLANNING LEGISLATION

An authority at the centre of a battle over a 300-caravan village for fruit pickers has called on central government to bring outdated planning legislation up to date.

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL SECURES INJUNCTION AT MIGRANT VILLAGE

Herefordshire Council has secured an injunction on the controversial 300-caravan migrant workers village at Brierley Court, near Leominster.

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL DEMANDS A HALT TO WORK AND DEMOLITION AT BRIERLEY

Hot on the heels of yesterday’s decision to refuse permission for a 300-caravan village for migrant workers at Brierley Court, Herefordshire Council has now given the company running the farm an ultimatum.

GET YOUR BUSINESS MOVING WITH TRAVEL FUND

Get your business moving with Travel Fund - a new travel grant being offered by Herefordshire Council to encourage organisations to introduce and promote sustainable ways for employees to get to work.

GAS MAINS WORKS PAVE WAY FOR CLEANER CITY

Transco’s major improvement works throughout Hereford’s High Town will pave the way for a big clean up of the City’s shopping area.

FOSTERING A CHILD - YOU CAN DO IT

“You Can Do It” – that’s the message to people in Herefordshire who may be considering fostering.

DATABASE VOLUNTARY GROUPS

A comprehensive and easy to access database of community and voluntary groups in Herefordshire is to be launched on Thursday, May 20, at the new Bromyard Centre and will be available to search on the Internet.

COUNCIL WELCOMES HIGH COURT DECISION

Herefordshire Council has won a High Court bid to prevent the further development of a 300-caravan fruit pickers village in the north of the County.

COUNCIL TO APPEAL GOVERNMENT CAPPING DECISION

Herefordshire Council is to appeal against Central Governments decision to cap, or reduce, the authority’s 2004/05 budget by £253,000

COUNCIL SECURES BUS SERVICE

Herefordshire Council has successfully negotiated with bus operator First Midland Red to maintain a revised schedule of services in Hereford.

CAPPING ANNOUNCEMENT

The Government has recognised the difficulties and issues that we face in Herefordshire and out of a total budget of £175.5 million has told us we have over budgeted by £253,000.

BRIERLEY COURT WIN

Herefordshire Council has secured an injunction on the controversial 300-caravan migrant workers village at Brierley Court, near Leominster.

BRIERLEY COURT INJUNCTION

Herefordshire Council is to seek an injunction in a bid to prevent the 300-caravan village for migrant workers at Brierley Court being used.

BETTER BENCHES TO BE INSTALLED AT ROSS RIVERSIDE

Herefordshire Council Parks, Countryside & Leisure Development Service is pleased to announce that 12 new benches are to be installed at Long Acre Open Space and Rope Walk by the riverside in Ross-on-Wye within the next month.

BANK ROBBERS COME CLEAN

Tesco (Belmont) are holding their hands up – they are guilty of removing most of the recycling banks whilst the store is being refurbished and the new Tesco filling station is being built.

A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY - SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

After 18 months development a “model” for better identifying children at risk, or vulnerable, will be signed by relevant agencies - including Herefordshire Council - on Wednesday, May 5.

Art Supermarket

24 May 2004

Herefordshire teachers will be able to take part in the county's first Arts Supermarket on Monday, May 24, at the Courtyard.

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