From the Hereford Times
CALLS for a referendum on a council tax rise that could save cuts-threatened services could be put to Herefordshire Council’s crucial budget meeting tomorrow (Friday).  Opposition councillors are working on the details of such a proposal as a compromise to cuts that slash services from loos to libraries.  The council has already agreed a council tax rise that falls just short of the two per cent needed to trigger a referendum.

From Councillor Roger Page - Chairman Town Council Planning Committee.
 
Bromyard & Winslow Town Council have instructed leading Counsel,Mr Richard Humphreys,Q.C. for opinion on legal aspects of the planning application made by Marsten Developments Ltd in respect of a development of up to 127 dwellings on the Porthouse Farm Site on Tenbury Road.  The advice requested also has a bearing on the Core Strategy - Local Development Plan as it impacts on the Town.

Council Boss wants power over staffing.   A vote at the Council Meeting on 24th May will decide whether the chief Executive of Herefordshire Council will be given the responsibility for the pay and conditions of all staff (excepting himself)

Lottery may ask for money back.  The Heritage Lottery Fund may claw back grants made in respect of the Libraries and other cultural  activities if these are axed by the Council.

Man denies wounding at Cannabis Farm.  Malcolm White denies wounding Robert Richards at Stocking Lane Whitbourne.

For full stories see the Hereford Times.

From the Hereford Times
HEREFORDSHIRE Council is cutting its funding for Hereford Futures with the company’s offices in the city centre to close at the end of next month.  Hereford Futures was set up as the successor company to ESG Herefordshire which was established in 2006 with a brief to regenerate 100 acres of central Hereford. The name of the company was changed to Hereford Futures in 2010 when the company’s remit was enlarged to take in the whole of Hereford and its environs.

The Annual Meeting of the Town Council took place on Monday 20th May 2013.  Cllr Jan Pearce-Higgins was elected to serve a second year as Chairman. Cllr Brian Johnson was elected to serve as Vice Chairman. Mr Marc Willimont, Head of Environmental Protection and Licensing, Herefordshire Council described plans to refurbish the Linton travellers site through grant funding of circa. £395,000.  A  letter is to go to Herefordshire Council strongly opposing the closure of public toilets. The Council is to allocate £4,000 from reserves to fund an opinion from a Queen's Counsel on the Herefordshire Local Plan, Core Strategy.

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BROMYARD’S Ian Bullock (pictured centre) is looking to follow in the footsteps of his heroes Ian Botham and Matt Prior, and make it tocricket’s big time.  The 15-year-old has set his sights on playing county cricket after having been in the Worcestershire County set-up since being 11 years old. “I need to do well at this level, and then move on and play at a bigger club,” said the wicketkeeper.

The way that residents are notified of neighbourhood planning applications is set to change. Beginning 1 June this year, residents adjacent to a property that has submitted an application will no longer receive a letter from Herefordshire Council through their letter box. This move will save the council more than £6,500 annually in administration costs which will be used to support core services.

From Cllr Mayor Jan Pearce-Higgins
Your Council would like to get rid of the problem of dogs fouling in various places in Bromyard. I would like to meet dog owners to see how best we can do this. A scheme was set up in Ross with dog owners which has been successful. Let us try in Bromyard! If you are interested please contact the Town Clerk on 01885 482825. 

From the Hereford Times

A CHANCE to check out Bromyard’s high school will have a royal theme. The Queen  Elizabeth Humanities College will open its doors on Tuesday June 11 between 8.30am and 3pm to welcome year five students for a taster day, where they will take part in a range of activities based around the 60th anniversary of the  Queen’s coronation.
Contact assistant headteacher David Kemp for more information on 01885 482230 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ."

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A BROMYARD teenager used her first aid training to go to the rescue of a fellow pupil who fell ill at school.  Catherine Elton-Wall, aged 16, was recently awarded a Young First Aider of the Year certificate by the St John Ambulance Brigade.  Catherine, who has been a member of the Hereford and Worcester Army Cadet Force for two years, kept her cool when a friend at the Queen Elizabeth Humanities College collapsed in the school lavatory in January. (pictured cadet Catherine with Capt. Richard Westlake)

A summer evening of “cool” music. Due to circumstances beyond our control we at Moors Meadow Gardens are unable to bring  you the much-loved charity event A Hot Day in August, therefore we are joining forces with  Jazz in the Foyer to bring you “A Hot August Night”. This will be a concert with extremely talented professional musicians including the Nonny James Quartet performing songs from Nonny’s CD’s and the brilliant Remi Harris Trio. 

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From PC John Meek who says that some of the enquiries took place locally
Criminals in West Mercia have been made to pay back more than £1.75 million during 2012/13, with thousands of pounds being returned to victims.  The money has been secured by the West Mercia Police Economic Crime Unit.....

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Trip Advisor ranks Huntlands Farm as Bromyard's best Bed and Breakfast closely followed by the Holly Tree, Littlebridge House and the Crown and Sceptre.  For more information go to Visit Bromyard website click here. or phone the Tourist Information Centre on '01885 488133

Brockhampton Estate, near Bromyard, is hosting a week long celebration of their ancient woodlands with daily demonstrations of wood carving, weaving and traditional pole lathe at their Tree-mendous Brockhampton event. Families can make wands, gypsy flowers, whistles and charcoal pencils and follow the tree trail for a prize.

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We have had it confirmed that the Queens Arms in Bromyard's High Street has closed.   More information will be added as it becomes available.

From the Hereford Times

BROMYARD FC boss Matt Beale believes his side can achieve back-to-back league titles.
Bromyard have sealed the Herefordshire League Division Three crown in their maiden season.  The ex-Hereford United player also guided the team to Peterson Cup success, beating Orleton in his first managerial job.

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Entries are limited so get your names down now to avoid disappointment. Entry forms are available from the Top Garage. For information phone 01885 483342 Click here for entry form.