If you believe your health & wellbeing has been directly affected by intensive poultry farming we need your experiences & evidence to feed into this important review. Email: residentfeedback
@herefordshire
.gov.uk by Friday 25 March 2022:
Free school meals | We are pleased to be providing free school meals over the Christmas holidays. No child should go hungry, especially not over Christmas & schools will shortly be in touch with information:
@MarcusRashford
Wishing good luck to Saku from our intelligence team who is starring in this years series of the Great British Bake Off. Tune in tonight at 8pm to see what baked goods she whips up 🍰🥟🍞
⚠⚠A major incident has been declared in Herefordshire as the county experiences significant and widespread flooding - rest centres are being set up at Holmer Leisure Centre, Holmer Road
& Point4, Venns Lane, Hereford please read full statement .
We’re happy to announce the Government has today awarded us £19.9m to help deliver a package of transport & active travel measures including the new integrated Transport Hub development, linking cycling, walking, bus & rail transport in the City:
Hot weather| Its not just humans who can suffer in the hot weather - watch out for your pets too. The
@RSPCA_official
have top tips for keeping pets cool in hot weather, remember if the pavement is too hot for your hand, it's too hot for paws🐾
Thank you | Well done Herefordshire. Thank you for listening to Government advice and staying at home this weekend. We understand it can be difficult but you should feel proud your effort is helping protect your community, save lives and save the NHS 🙏
#ThankYouHerefordshire
Poppies: Weeping Window | It's been an absolutely beautiful sunny day in Hereford; perfect for visiting the iconic poppies sculpture at Hereford Cathedral. It's not too late to visit, as it's here until 29 April.
#PoppiesTour
Photo: Herefordshire Council
Do you have an old laptop lying around? | Laptops 2 Kids is a Herefordshire charity which has been recycling laptops for children who are isolated through the pandemic or deprivation. They are already distributing laptops via schools. For more info:
#FreeSchoolMeals
| It is amazing to see how many wonderful
#Herefordshire
#localbusiness
are supporting free school meal families over 1/2 term, if your business is one please register them so your kind offer reaches more people, thank you 🙏
#proud
Royal visit | HRH The Countess of Wessex visited Hereford today to experience the iconic Poppies: Weeping Window sculpture and the county’s Home Front Herefordshire campaign. For full details and more photos, visit
#PoppiesTour
Poppies: Weeping Window | Don't worry if you haven't visited yet, the iconic sculpture is here until 29 April. We're delighted that over 91,000 people have visited so far, from Cardiff and Shoreditch to Manchester and even Canada! Visit
#PoppiesTour
If you're on the move in Herefordshire & you see these signs it means we're helping protect wild flowers, natural habitats & wildlife. Working with ‘Verging On Wild’ and , where safety isn’t affected, we want to help promote important wild spaces:
Stay Home | Some people have said they found our post confusing so we're making this message clear:
Hereforshire is a beautiful county with lots to enjoy , but right now, we would like you to please STAY HOME
Spoiler alert : The answer is always no:9 - STAY AT HOME 😉
The Knife Angel is visiting
@herefordcathedral
this Summer from 14 June - 12 July. They are looking for volunteers for this exhibition helping young people understand the impact of violent crime on communities, families and individuals.
@knifeangelhereford
Keep Herefordshire tidy | Remember to dispose of your waste responsibly.
Litter ruins our great outdoors by harming our wildlife and leaving litter around for others to pick up will put them at risk of coronavirus.
If a bin isn't available please take your rubbish home with you.
A statement from Herefordshire Council on how we’re working with a local business to closely monitor and manage the reported outbreak in Herefordshire:
Herefordshire's Veteran Support Centre is now open offering support to Herefordshire's armed forces community - a friendly one-stop shop for anyone in the armed forces community needing support
⏲9.30am to 4.30pm (Monday / Wednesday / Friday)
📌19 West Street, Hereford
Herefordshire Council strongly rejects the Prime Minister’s comments that ‘too many care homes didn't really follow the procedures in the way that they could have’. Read the full statement in response to the Prime Ministers comments regarding care homes:
Stay safe | Staying 2 metres apart from people outside of your household, regularly washing your hands with soap and water and wearing a face covering are still the best ways to protect yourself and others against the virus ... no bull
The Knife Angel | Have you visited The Knife Angel yet? It's here outside
@HFDCathedral
until 12 July & there are a variety of workshops & events taking place. To see whats on offer & for booking visit:
Herefordshire hero| A plaque and lifesize statue were unveiled today commemorating the Centenary of the awarding of the Victoria Cross to Lance Corporal Allan Leonard Lewis VC
@HFDCathedral
and
@OldMarketHere
today
As well as great exercise, walking can also help with your mental wellbeing. Download our winter walk spotting sheet to keep the little ones entertained:
Eat hills for breakfast! | With the introduction of the newest
@BerylBikes
- now you can! From today 30 e-bikes have been introduced to the Beryls scheme we have in the city allowing residents to make journeys on more challenging routes. Full story:
@piersmorgan
@GMB
We are limited on what we can talk about regarding individual cases, but here’s a statement on how we support all members of Armed Forces (past and present)
Business grants | So far we've paid out £19.6m via 1750 separate grants to local businesses affected by the pandemic. To apply or find out more about the help and support available, visit our website:
Herefordshire Council leaders & Lord- Lieutenant of Herefordshire, Edward Harley OBE have expressed their deep sadness at the death of Her Majesty The Queen.
Flags will be lowered to half-mast & books of condolences will soon be available to sign.
Don't be a spreader | Even if you don't show coronavirus symptoms you can still be contagious. Remember our recommendation is to stay 2 metres apart, wash your hands regularly and wear a face covering to protect others.
Remembrance Sunday | The Royal British Legion is encouraging people to mark Remembrance Sunday by observing a two-minute silence on your doorstep during the service at the Cenotaph this morning
At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We remembered them
On display until Monday - this weekend is the last chance you will get to visit The Knife Angel here at
@HfdCathedral
before it returns to Oswestry. Find the best places to park to visit the sculpture:
Photo by local photographer
@justJonSimpson
. 📸
WW1 Commemoration| Monday is the first day of the reading of the names of the fallen from Herefordshire, in alphabetical order will be John Joseph ABBERLEY to Percy Archer CLIVE
Around 500 names will be read in a daily service at 4.15
@HFDCathedral
Sarah Watkins from Dandy Lions has recently received an e-cargo bike from Herefordshire Council so her Forest School business can make zero emission journeys across the City
“This has completely changed how I work”
Apply for yours now, before 8 Sept 2023
Free rides | Time to fall back in love with cycling. We’re making the streets safer & the first 30 mins of all Beryl bike journeys ending in a Beryl bay are free, up to the end of Aug. Just download the free Beryl App, set up your account & grab the neatest bike from a bay.
Church Open |the vicar of St Martin's Church, Ross Road. has been in touch they're opening the church for anyone who needs refreshments for people affected by the flooding
Planter update🌳🍃 | Here's a picture of one of the new planters in the centre of Hereford fully constructed & planted. The introduction of these will be complete early next month creating a more attractive environment for residents, workers, shoppers & visitors to enjoy.
Royal Visit| Save the date
Are you planning visit the Poppies:Weeping Window in Hereford on April 25? So is HRH The Countess of Wessex, the visit is starting at
@HFDCathedral
at 11am
#poppiestour
Free swimming this summer holidays! | We've teamed up with
@HaloLeisure
this summer to offer free swimming lessons for children & free fun swimming sessions for families at Halo pools in the county during the school holidays. To book & find out more:
Big garden bird watch | We might not be able to get together with loved ones at the moment, so why not make plans with them to take part in the world’s largest wildlife survey, 29 -31 Jan, all from the comfort of your own homes:
Covid-19 | Self-Employed Council Tax support
Due to Government support not being available until June, we will move the payments to start from June, if your payments start in April. Email your request & proof of your self-employed status to: counciltax
@herefordshire
.gov.uk
Poppies:Weeping Window| Did you manage to visit?
Over 196,000 people visited the iconic sculpture, by artist Paul Cummins and designer Tom Piper, when it was displayed at
@hfdcathedral
between 14 March and 29 April
#PoppiesTour
@1418Now
Flood Damage | All Household Recycling Centres in Herefordshire are waiving the need for a permit for a commercial vehicle until Tuesday 25th February, for any residents with flood damaged items they need to dispose of
more info
Poppies:Weeping Window| Today is the final day to go to see the iconic sculpture
@hfdcathedral
Don't miss your chance to see them before they continue on the
#poppiestour
@1418Now
FLOODING| Most village roads in Hampton Bishop are now passable with care, however please be aware that some patches on Rectory Road are around a foot deep. Mordiford bridge remains closed while flood damage is assessed & repaired. More info on flooding at
An additional 47 Beryl e-bikes are being added to Hereford’s fleet this week with more added over the coming weeks, making a total of 200 bikes & 104 e-bikes available in the city giving more of you the chance to “Beryl it” to get where we want to go:
Pride in Herefordshire
We're bursting with Pride at the new rainbow heart outside The Courtyard, painted by our partners BBLP, in support of our LGBTQ+ community. There's a FREE Pride event at the Courtyard tom, 2 Oct, from 11am. For more info visit:
Just Bee'utiful | There's a definite buzz around our new bee-friendly bus shelters . Planted with 16 different varieties of Sedum plants, these shelters not only provide a haven for bee's & insect's, they can also help purify the air. Find out more:
COVID-19 | 23/03/2020 13:39
Temporary parking changes
On & off street parking charges will be suspended to allow essential visits
The Bus Station car park, Hereford will close to the public to ensure emergency services workers have access to parking:
Congratulations
@cameron_woodHFD
Here he is today, busy taking calls from journalists in his third week as our Business Support Apprentice. We can also confirm he is still very much an
@AVFCOfficial
fan😄
Day 12 of
#31Faces
!
Meet
#Face12
- CAMERON!
Cameron is 23-years-old and has Cerebral Palsy effecting the left side of his body & both of his legs.
Cameron loves his job, going out with friends and to the theatre, and supporting Aston Villa.
READ MORE:
Our Chairman & Chief Executive joined others this morning at Hereford station to pay their respects to those who have served past & present. Wreaths carried on the 06:43 train to Paddington will be placed at the War Memorial on Platform 1.
#PoppiestoPaddington
@GWRHelp
Night time photography opportunities| Don't miss this if you’re a photography enthusiast, with a passion for night time photography, Poppies: Weeping Window will be open until 10pm on selected dates, more information
Hero for Herefordshire | Be an every day hero and protect those around you by wearing a face covering.
Remember, it needs to cover your nose and mouth to protect others, it also helps keep your 'Real Identity' secret 😉
Foodbanks | It’s great to see communities helping each other during the pandemic. To help, we’ve pulled together all the contact information for local foodbanks so you know how and where to donate safely and what items are currently needed:
We are looking for individuals or groups who make a positive difference to other people or the community as a whole, possibly with small things that usually go unnoticed. Does that sound like someone you know? Nominate them now
Stay safe here | Make space for you & your family this half term. Herefordshire's countryside is full of fun walks & trails to discover. Keep safe outside and have this half term, for routes, accessibility advice & more visit:
Congratulations Beryl bikes | Herefordshire has now hit 10,000 registered users for the scheme with the end of May seeing a huge 1,908 journeys in just one week. With Bays placed throughout the city, you'll always find a bike, join the cycling revolution:
Test & Trace | We were featured on BBC Morning Live today, giving a behind the scenes look into all the hard work of our local test & trace system in Herefordshire. Catch up on iPlayer, starting at 9 mins: 48s:
@herefordshirearchives
Influencers, picture takers and memory makers | Share that perfect coffee you’ve just had or that sunset river view. There's never been a more important time to help Herefordshire by promoting everything it has to offer.
Beryl Bikes | We're offering free rides to NHS and key workers during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The initiative was previously available to NHS workers and has now been extended to cover all Police force workers, school staff and Council key workers.
Info at:
WW1 Commemorations| As part of the events commemorating the centenary of the First World War in Herefordshire there will be the reading of the names of the fallen at
@HFDCathedral
Around 500 names will be read each day in a daily service open to all
Free bus travel ALL WEEKEND | Rediscover Herefordshire, our fabulous market towns & all the wonderful independent shops & places to eat in the county.
Free bus travel throughout Herefordshire ALL WEEKEND - where's your first stop on your Bus-it list❤️ 🚌
Businesses E-bike grant | Paul Jones, used a grant to purchase an e-bike this year allowing him to cycle to prospective customers in the City instead of using the van, saving on fuel & maintenance costs.
Grants of up to £5000 are available, apply now:
Thank you | We can't thank enough all those who are listening to Government advice by staying at home. We know it's hard, but take pride in the fact that you are protecting your community, saving lives and saving the NHS
Today, 1 April 2023, marks 25 years since Herefordshire Council was formed in 1998
114 members of staff have worked at the council for 25 years or more and have been on every step of the authority’s journey.
Free
@BerylBikes
rides for NHS staff 🚲 - All day tomorrow (31 December) NHS staff can ride for 30 minutes for free! The discount will be applied automatically. Just download the Beryl app & register with your NHS email address.
Beryl Bikes | As a thank you for the support being shown during the flooding & to help with all the clean up efforts, we're teaming up with Beryls bikes to provide free 30 mins to all those going to & from the clean up efforts today :
Stay at home | We know it's hard and you've all put in a tremendous effort so far, but please don't be tempted by the sun this weekend. For the safety of all of us, it's vital that we stay at home to save lives.
#StayHomeSaveLives
Herefordshire Now | Giles has been litter picking in Herefordshire for 10 years. He started clearing his local park so his children had somewhere safe to play. Read Giles story in your copy of Herefordshire Now or read online:
Herefordshire Council to restrict use of sky lanterns and helium balloons. The use of lanterns and balloons pose serious environmental and wildlife threats, read more ...
Thank you Herefordshire❤️| 83% of all adults in Herefordshire have now had their 1st dose vaccination with 160,000 people vaccinated. Thank you to all volunteers & NHS staff for your hard work. Book your vaccine or look out for our posts for walk-in's:
Raiders of our Viking hoard
Weds 2 Nov | The Green Dragon Hotel | 7:30 pm
A chance to hear from those who caught & sentenced these modern day vikings & of the importance of the Herefordshire hoard from acclaimed Historian Dr Cat Jarman
To book, visit:
The Knife Angel | Made out of 100,000 knives, confiscated by UK Police Forces, The Knife Angel is both a memorial & a symbol of hope for the future. It arrives at
@HfdCathedral
on Mon 14 June & will be here until 12 July. Workshops & interactive events:
Covid-19 | Herefordshire Library services have added lots of new titles to the Book and eAudio service this week - visit your App Store and search for BorrowBox to get started!
For more details see
Don't dump on your doorstep | If you're out and about this weekend enjoying the Herefordshire countryside, please remember to act responsibly. Follow the country code and take a bag for any rubbish to help keep Herefordshire tidy for everyone to enjoy
Free cycle hire 🚲 | Mon Sept 9 to Sun Sept 15 ALL
@BerylBikes
rides ending in a Beryl Bay will be free of charge for “Hereford Free Week” to celebrate the success of the distinctive green bikes having been cycled over 8,000km
#BerylBikes
#BerylHereford
Love local | Helping our local economy has never been more important, so we’ve launched an interactive map to promote local businesses offering delivery or click & collect services now & over Christmas. For all the info & to how to add your business visit:
HIGH ALERT| Increase in Covid-19 cases in Redhill, Hunderton, Newton Farm, Lower Bullingham & Belmont in Hereford. We are concerned for vulnerable residents here. If you have symptoms , you must self-isolate & book a test. Financial support is available
Congratulations Saku on completing week 5 - we love watching you ❤
This week was pastry week - those pies looked stunning, a work of art! Next week is botanical week - can't wait to see your creations for that 👨🍳🙌
#TeamSaku
#GBBO
Playgrounds | Please be aware our playgrounds are currently closed. We’re working hard to open as soon as possible ensuring that all of Herefordshire’s playgrounds are clean and safe before we do so.
Medium Risk | Lets keep a happy medium. It's thanks to your hard work that our medium risk level is keeping shops, businesses & our local economy open. But we need to keep going, its more important than ever we keep safe by following the rules:
Help us break the Covid chain | Redhill, Hunderton, Newton Farm, Lower Bullingham & Belmont in Hereford. Please remember, wash hands, cover your face & make space. If you have symptoms, you must self-isolate & book a test. Financial support is available: