https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/ Latest news Umbraco CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:21:58 +0000 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:50:28 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/october/progress-continues-on-shire-hall-and-hmag-as-revised-visions-take-shape/ Over recent months, we have been working with architects, heritage specialists and partners to develop revised proposals for the Shire Hall and Hereford Museum & Art Gallery (HMAG) projects. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:50:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/october/could-your-land-help-shape-herefordshire-s-future/ Herefordshire Council is inviting landowners, developers and other interested parties to put forward additional sites for consideration as work continues on the county’s new Local Plan. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/october/one-week-left-to-have-your-say-on-proposed-changes-to-council-tax-reduction-support/ Herefordshire residents have one week left to have their say on proposed changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS), with the consultation closing on Wednesday 4 November. Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:01:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/october/herefordshire-council-welcomes-national-report-on-rural-economic-growth/ New research shows how investment in infrastructure, skills and better-paid jobs could unlock economic growth in rural counties Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/october/new-library-cards-launched-to-help-herefordshire-children-start-their-reading-journey/ Parents and carers of nursery and reception-aged children across Herefordshire are being encouraged to sign up their child for their very own library card as part of a new initiative from Herefordshire Libraries. Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:17:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/october/consultation-outcome-published-for-proposed-ryefield-centre-special-school/ Herefordshire Council has published the outcome of its public consultation on proposals to establish a new special school at the Ryefield Centre in Ross-on-Wye. Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:12:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/october/global-manufacturer-invests-in-new-herefordshire-headquarters/ The opening of a new Herefordshire headquarters for international manufacturing business CEJN Group is being welcomed as another positive example of business growth and investment in the county. Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/october/herefordshire-puts-investment-opportunities-in-the-spotlight-at-westminster/ Herefordshire Council has showcased the county's and region's investment opportunities to ministers, MPs, senior government officials and investors at a Westminster reception, hosted by the Marches Forward Partnership. Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/october/herefordshire-builds-on-links-with-ukrainian-region-of-zhytomyr/ Herefordshire Council is exploring further opportunities to develop closer links with the Zhytomyr region of Ukraine following an online meeting with senior representatives from the region. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:22:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/october/herefordshire-council-prepares-for-storm-austen-as-heavy-rain-and-strong-winds-forecast/ Herefordshire Council is urging residents and road users to take extra care as Storm Austen brings the chance of heavy rain, strong winds and disruption across the county over the next few days. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/october/hereford-and-leominster-may-fairs-to-stay-in-traditional-town-centre-locations-following-public-consultation/ Hereford and Leominster’s historic May Fairs will remain in their traditional locations following a public consultation which showed support for keeping the popular events in the heart of both communities. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/october/national-adoption-week-highlights-the-importance-of-everyday-moments-for-children-waiting-for-adoption/ Herefordshire Council alongside local authority partners and Adoption Central England (ACE), is proud to support National Adoption Week 2026, running from Monday 19 to Sunday 25 October and raise awareness of the life-changing impact of adoption. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/october/time-is-running-out-to-apply-for-your-child-s-secondary-school-place/ Apply for your child’s secondary school place for September 2027 before the 31 October. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/october/council-reminds-employers-and-parents-of-rules-around-child-employment/ Herefordshire Council is reminding employers, parents, carers and schools about the rules around employing children of school age. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/october/works-to-begin-at-wilton-rock-face/ Work to provide a long-term solution to the risk of rockfall at Wilton Road in Ross-on-Wye will begin this month. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/october/john-kyrle-high-school-celebrates-national-recognition-in-holiday-activity-awards/ John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre has been named the winner of a national award in the prestigious Holiday Activities and Food Programme Awards 2026, recognising the school’s commitment to supporting children during the school holidays. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:33:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/october/hereford-woman-fined-after-failing-to-remove-dilapidated-park-home/ A Hereford woman has been ordered to pay more than £2,500 and remove a dilapidated park home following action by Herefordshire Council. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/october/wildflower-meadow-takes-root-in-heart-of-hereford/ A new wildflower meadow is being created in one of Hereford’s most prominent public spaces, after students at Hereford College of Arts came together to sow seeds across the Queens Lawn. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/october/herefordshire-council-urges-keep-roads-and-footways-clear-cut-back-overgrown-hedges/ Herefordshire Council is asking residents to make sure their hedgerows are a cut above the rest, for the sake of safety and visibility on our streets. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/2026/october/farming-innovation-and-backing-herefordshires-rural-economy/ An article by Cllr Jonathan Lester, Leader of Herefordshire Council Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0000