Click here for the latest newsletter from Transition Leominster, including details of an Early Day Motion calling on the Government to promptly implement local purchasing of community energy and asking people to contact their MP and encourage them to support of the EDM.
Among the many programmes and events marking 200 years of the railways was an interesting discussion on Radio 4 which suggested that railways, as well as being part of the solution to climate change, were also originally part of the cause. Click here to listen to the programme. Campaign for Better Transport have produced a report entitled Making the connection: Rail and the sustainable growth opportunity (supported by West Coast Partnership), which focuses on the economic and societal importance of the rail network and makes the case for continued investment in all parts of
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Click here to read the latest newsletter from HGN GOLD member Transition Leominster including details of their upcoming apple events and regular activities.
Small Sparks Grant Small Sparks, delivered in partnership with Herefordshire Community Foundation, has £50,000 to distribute to support informal, grassroots initiatives. Grants of up to £1,000 are available to fund small scale projects that bring people together, build local connections, and strengthen community resilience. Example activities could include creating a community garden, or shared space, running a neighbourhood event or starting a local club. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until 30th November 2025, or until the fund is fully allocated. Early submission is strongly encouraged. You can find out more, including details of how to apply on the Herefordshire
Flight Free UK set up a petition earlier this year in response to the recent approval of Luton, Gatwick and Heathrow airport expansions. They are asking Parliament to listen to the advice of the Climate Change Committee and not to expand airports. Airport expansion is bad for people living near to airports because of an increase in noise and air pollution, and will also result in rising emissions, at a time when everyone should be doing all they can to reduce emissions. They need to reach 10,000 signatures by 24th September in order for the petition to be
Small Sparks Grant Small Sparks, delivered in partnership with Herefordshire Community Foundation, has £50,000 to distribute to support informal, grassroots initiatives. Grants of up to £1,000 are available to fund small scale projects that bring people together, build local connections, and strengthen community resilience. Example activities could include creating a community garden, or shared space, running a neighbourhood event or starting a local club. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until 30th November 2025, or until the fund is fully allocated. Early submission is strongly encouraged. You can find out more, including details of how to apply on the Herefordshire
Note Deadline for Comments: This Monday 18th August. There was an error in last week’s newsletter. The closing date for comments on the consultation on Herefordshire Council’s long-term plan to enable more of us to walk, cycle and wheel throughout the county is this Monday 18th August . It’s looking at rural areas as well as Hereford and the market towns. Ryan Walters from PJA, who is working on the consultation, explains how it works and how to share ideas quickly: ” We want to hear from as many people as possible who are interested in walking, wheeling, and
Herefordshire Council is developing a long-term plan to enable more of us to walk, cycle and wheel throughout the county. It’s looking at rural areas as well as Hereford and the market towns and is looking for comments by 31st August. Ryan Walters from PJA, who is working on the consultation, explains how it works and how to share ideas quickly: ” We want to hear from as many people as possible who are interested in walking, wheeling, and cycling. There are two key elements of the consultation we would really like your views on: Tell us what infrastructure would
The Daffodil Line team have been working hard behind the scenes and are delighted to announce that from 11th August the timetable is going hourly!!! The new timetable will be made available through the Daffodil Line socials and website, and printed copies distributed. What’s more, throughout August children and young people (aged 16 and under) can travel for free on the bus encouraging families and youngsters to get out explore. You can use the Daffodil Line to get to the Summer Buzz Market Saturday 9th August, 10am – 4pm Ross on Wye, Town Centre Ross-on-Wye Town Council will be hosting a
UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Grant Funding Available The following grant schemes funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) aim to improve wellbeing, inclusion and local access: Small Sparks grants Small Sparks, delivered in partnership with Herefordshire Community Foundation, has £50,000 to distribute to support informal, grassroots initiatives. Grants of up to £1,000 are available to fund small scale projects that bring people together, build local connections, and strengthen community resilience. Example activities could include creating a community garden, or shared space, running a neighbourhood event or starting a local club. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until
