Herefordshire Council wants to hear our views on the draft Herefordshire Local Transport Plan, which outlines transport priorities for 2025-2041. Your feedback is crucial in shaping the final plan to ensure it meets the needs of Herefordshire communities – DEADLINE 5 JUNE
Herefordshire Council refuse and recycling teams are now collecting old batteries and small e-waste on their regular rounds. The trucks are fitted with special containers for them. But don’t put them IN the bin – leave them on top. Put batteries in a separate plastic bag and be sure to remove batteries from any gadgets you’re recycling. Jackie Jones, HGN Co-chair reports: “I’ve now tested it – a plastic bag of batteries was collected from on top of my green bin last week, and an old Sky box from the top of my black bin this week. It’s brilliant!!” Click
Herefordshire residents can now apply for the Warm Homes Local Grant scheme. The aim of the scheme is to improve as many ‘fuel poor’ homes as possible, helping to reduce energy bills for the occupants, and cut carbon emissions. The scheme aims to support low-income Herefordshire households living in the least energy efficient homes and will follow a whole house approach. This means ensuring that the building has appropriate windows, doors and insulation before looking at heating systems. For full details of the scheme and to apply, click here.
Click here to read the latest Greener Footprints newsletter from Herefordshire Council
Apply by 03 April for Veolia’s Environmental Trust Funding. Veolia are awarding grants towards projects that make improvements to community facilities and the natural environment. Grants are available for both Community Projects, to create or improve publicly accessible spaces for the benefit of the community, and Habitat and Biodiversity Projects, which fund improvements to or the creation of natural habitats. Apply by 08 April for The William Sutton Prize for Sustainability. The Clarion Housing Group are looking for breakthrough ideas in new homes and existing neighbourhoods that can actively contribute to the restoration and preservation of our natural world. Submissions are welcome
Film Showing
The next showing of the film, Six Inches of Soil, will be at Lower Blakemere Farm, Blakemere, HR2 9PX on Friday 14th March from 6-9.30pm. Click here to read more and purchase tickets.
Mapping Nature Assets
As part of the national strategy for encouraging nature recovery, all counties in England are currently producing maps showing the existing nature assets, corridors and stepping stones for nature and trying to identify land that has potential for nature recovery. Herefordshire Council have produced the first draft of a county wide nature recovery map – and now they want your input.
Exciting news for Voluntary, Community or Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations in Herefordshire: a new programme of free support launches this month. If you are part of the VCSE sector in Herefordshire then you can now access a range of strategic and marketing support that’s being delivered over the next two months (go ahead, book your place today!). There is a mixture of in-person and online sessions being delivered by Let’s Do Business Group who can support you to make an even greater impact in your community! Funded by Herefordshire Council, the first session is on 11th February. Find out more
There’s just one month left to express interest in the Community Spaces Capital Grant Scheme, which helps voluntary and community groups in Herefordshire transform and improve existing or unused buildings for community benefit. Grants between £15,000 and £250,000 are available to fund renovations, new facilities, and essential improvements that enhance community connections and services. Projects must support inclusivity, accessibility, and local needs. Click here to learn more. Deadline for expressions of interest is 6th March
Hereford Council are pleased to invite you to an upcoming webinar for Parish and Town Councils – Nature Recovery Mapping in Herefordshire, taking place on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025, 12:45 – 1:45pm. Herefordshire Council has published a draft map identifying areas throughout the county that are a priority for nature recovery. This is part of the national Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS), and aims to address the need for existing wildlife sites to be bigger, better, and more joined up. This strategy is at a very early stage, and local knowledge and involvement will be essential to making it successful. All Herefordshire Parish
Herefordshire Council is currently accepting expressions of interest for the new Warm Homes Local Grant scheme. The aim of the scheme, which will launch in April 2025, is to improve as many fuel poor homes as possible, helping to reduce energy bills for the occupants, and deliver carbon savings in upgraded homes. To find out more, including eligibility criteria, click here.
