The DKP Discussion Group are having a discussion about the bypass, but definitely not the usual conversation about the bypass. They are aiming for a constructive conversation that seeks common ground. Friday 2nd October 7.00pm – 9.00pm Click here for more details
03/09/2026
Could your business be better prepared for extreme weather? Five Herefordshire businesses are being offered the opportunity to receive expert support to understand and prepare for the impacts of climate change. Herefordshire Council’s new Business Climate Adaptation Programme will provide five independent, non-agricultural businesses with up to 50 employees, with a climate adaptation audit and a personalised Action Plan. The plan, produced by climate change specialists Sustainability West Midlands, will identify the key steps each business could take to become more resilient to risks including flooding, extreme heat, storms and water scarcity. The support could help businesses reduce disruption, protect income and improve the
The documents in this link are the culmination of many weeks collaborative work by organisations concerned at the implications of the government’s proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework. Responses are needed by September 24th. The work was coordinated by the Landworker’s Alliance and the linked documents are on their website. Note also that LPAs are being asked to respond (the design of the consultation favours organisations with full time staff) so anyone who has the time is encouraged to send a message to Herefordshire Council planning department requesting consideration of Agroecology and LID in
Click here to read the latest newsletter from Growing Local. They are looking for support in their planning application for a track across their land – more details in the newsletter.
Herefordshire Council’s Draft Local Plan Regulation 18 consultation finishes on 20th May and if you have not already done so 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. They have also designed a Young Persons Survey, as they want to get the views and opinions of the young people that live in the county.
