Transport

Great Big Green Week

There are plenty of activities going on for Great Big Green Week which runs from 8th – 16th June. Have a look at the website to find out what is going on near you. Click here for an update from their Herefordshire Council’s Greener Footprints campaign with details of what they have organised for Great Big Green Week and the chance to win a bike.

National Campaigns and Events

Plantlife’s annual No Mow May Campaign will be followed by Let It Bloom June during which you are encouraged to continue to manage your lawn for wildlife. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The annual Big Green Week is taking place this year from 8th to 16th June. Click here for the website and to find events going on near you. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Better Transport Week will take place between 17th – 23rd June this year. Click here to read more ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ A protest march calling for support of the natural world is taking place in London on 22nd

Big Green Week 2024

The annual Big Green Week is taking place this year from 8th to 16th June. Click here for the website and to find events going on near you. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Better Transport Week will take place between 17th – 23rd June this year. Click here to read more

Herefordshire Draft Local Plan consultation is now live

The (Regulation 18) consultation on the Draft Herefordshire Local Plan 2021 – 2041 has now been launched. The document sets out the planning framework for the county for the period to 2041 and covers issues such as housing provision, the economy, retail and town centres, infrastructure provision and the environment. It will also set out policies by which planning applications will be determined, in addition to allocation land for new housing and commercial development and associated infrastructure. The consultation will run until the 20th May. You are invited to read the consultation documents carefully and submit a response via the

Herefordshire Local Plan consultation events

Herefordshire CC is hosting events across the county to give people the opportunity to discuss and ask questions about the Local Plan and Local Transport Plan. The Local Plan sets out how development in the county will support housing and employment growth until 2041, and the infrastructure needed for their delivery, while at the same time achieving the Council’s social and environmental objectives. The council are also undertaking some early engagement with members of the public and key stakeholders on a new Local Transport Plan for the county. This engagement runs alongside the Draft Local Plan Regulation 18

Transition Leominster Events

Saturday 6th April: Repair café and plant stall. Saturday 4th May: Seedling swap at the Repair café so keep sowing those seeds and bring along your spare seedlings Wednesday 10th April 10am: Corn Square Cycling (not the third wed) Wednesday 10th April from 7pm: Social  at The Chequers,  Etnam Street Tuesday 15th April:  Choir summer term starts Sunday 28th April 10-5 Spring Greens festival at the Court of Noke Please get in touch if you can help with a stall showing activities. Saturday 25th May Leominster in Bloom plant fair. Transition Leominster will have a stall  and helping hands are always welcome plus plants to sell. Please get in

HCNP Board Members wanted

Do you want to play a leading role in Herefordshire’s response to the climate emergency? There is still time to apply to join the Herefordshire Climate & Nature Partnership Board! To find out more and apply, click here Closing date for applications is Wednesday 27th March

Herefordshire Local Plan consultation events

Herefordshire CC will be hosting events across the county to give people the opportunity to discuss and ask questions about the Local Plan and Local Transport Plan. The Local Plan sets out how development in the county will support housing and employment growth until 2041, and the infrastructure needed for their delivery, while at the same time achieving the Council’s social and environmental objectives. The council are also undertaking some early engagement with members of the public and key stakeholders on a new Local Transport Plan for the county. This engagement runs alongside the Draft Local Plan Regulation