Businesses across Herefordshire should apply now to a £630,000 funding pot to help them grow and boost their productivity – before it’s too late. Capital grants of up to £35,000 are available to help businesses invest in new equipment, processes or technology to help them grow and reduce their carbon footprint through the UKSPF Business Enterprise Fund. Read more here
03/05/2024
Unfortunately this webinar has had to be rescheduled. It will now take place on 25th June, 12:45 – 14:00. The organisers are sorry for any inconvenience and hope you can still make the new date. If you’ve already signed up, you don’t need to do anything, your spot is secured. If you haven’t but would like to, you can sign up through this link: Herefordshire Waste and Recycling Webinar Tickets, Tue 25 Jun 2024 at 12:45 | Eventbrite The webinar will provide an opportunity to hear about Herefordshire Council’s ambitious new waste service, learn how plans to expand
The Draft Local Plan Regulation 18 consultation is currently running and you can read and comment on the Draft Plan, the Herefordshire Design Code and Sustainability Appraisal (SA) and Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) documents via Herefordshire Council Local Plan consultation pages or directly through Commonplace up until the 20th May. There is also a Young Persons’ Survey, to get the views and opinions of the young people that live in the county. Consultation Roadshows – NEW EVENING DATE ADDED A final evening consultation roadshow dates will take place on: Tuesday 7 May –
The Draft Local Plan Regulation 18 consultation is currently running and you can read and comment on the Draft Plan, the Herefordshire Design Code and Sustainability Appraisal (SA) and Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) documents via Herefordshire Council Local Plan consultation pages or directly through Commonplace up until the 20th May. There is also a Young Persons Survey, to get the views and opinions of the young people that live in the county. Consultation Roadshows – NEW EVENING DATE ADDED A final evening consultation roadshow dates will take place on: Tuesday 7 May –
25/04/2024
There will be an online webinar on Thursday May 9th 12:45 – 14:00 about Herefordshire Council’s ambitious new waste service. Hear how plans to expand the service will mean better waste recycling opportunities, understand the range of services on the horizon for residents, and find out when aspects of the new service will be adopted. The new Recyclables and Waste Collection Service will be key to helping us to minimise waste and increase reuse, repair and recycling. It will also provide a significant contribution to the council’s investment in low carbon projects, and strengthen their stewardship of Herefordshire’s natural resources. It will be
YES Energy Solutions are currently working with Herefordshire Council on the Keep Herefordshire Warm project. The team offer a free advice line where residents can get tailored advice on making their homes more energy efficient and ways to lower their energy bills. Although we may be going into warmer months, they are encouraging households to get advice now to feel the benefit in Winter. The cost of living remains high, and many households are struggling with their energy bills as standing charges rise and energy debt reaches a record figure of £3.1 billion. YES Energy Solutions have put together a free energy saving
Greener Footprints, Herefordshire Council’s county wide action plan for a zero carbon and nature rich Herefordshire, is organising a mini webinar to help businesses make their workplace more nature-friendly. This half hour, online session with Jamie Audsley, CEO of Herefordshire Wildlife Trust will give expert advice, local examples, and signposting to resources to help you take steps in your work setting. Thursday April 25th 1.00 – 1.30pm Click here to book.
11/04/2024
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
Severn Wye Energy Agency has been working with Herefordshire Council to deliver £7m in government grants to improve the energy efficiency of Herefordshire homes and make them warmer and healthier. The good news is that the income threshold has now increased to £36,000 per household. You may qualify for fully funded energy efficiency improvements if you: live in Herefordshire; your home has an energy performance rating of D, E, F or G; you don’t have mains gas heating in your home; and your total household income is under £36,000. Find out more on the Talk Community Directory listing
04/04/2024
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
