Hereford Voice

Council receives judgment from Family Court Herefordshire Council has received a judgment from Family Court, which highlights specific past failures in the application of section 20 of The Children Act 1989 (which applies to Looked After Children and their parents). Herefordshire Council deeply regrets these past failings and has changed its practice to reduce the likelihood of similar cases occurring in future. Herefordshire continues to work to keep children in Herefordshire safe and give them the best start in life. Director for Children’s Wellbeing, Chris Baird said: Mr Justice Keehan acknowledged the recent changes in our approach which should reduce the likelihood of similar cases in future and was positive about the current approach in Herefordshire.

'We have lost a National Treasure' Professor Stephen Hawking dies aged 76 and was one of the most brilliant scientists of his generation. The man who made astro-physics understandable His most famous book 'A Brief History of Time' explained the origins of the universe in terms a non scientist could relate to. Published in 1988, A Brief History of Time became a huge hit, selling 10 million copies and being translated into 35 languages. He had visited Hereford several times, most recently in 2015 when the Professor dropped in on a Roller Derby training session and also back in 2014 as one of a party of eminent physicists visiting the city’s cathedral, where they saw the famous Mappa Mundi. Following the cathedral visit, Professor Hawking and his colleagues visited Saxty's bar for a champagne tasting event.

Leader of Herefordshire Council strives for continuity across the Cabinet portfolios Councillor Jonathan Lester, Leader of Herefordshire Council, has announced changes to Cabinet and support members today. The Leader will continue to direct the council’s corporate policy and strategy and have overall budget responsibility. Councillor Roger Phillips will support the Leader’s national relationships, such as with the Local Government Association and County Council Network. Councillor Tony Johnson will support the Leader’s regional relationships, such as with the Midlands Engine. Councillor Nigel Shaw will step up to Deputy Leader and represent the Leader of the Council in his absence. This will be in addition to his role as Cabinet Member for Finance, Housing and Corporate Services with a breadth of responsibility from leading the revenue and capital budget setting process, to wide-ranging corporate issues such as legal and democratic services, human resources and health and safety. The Cabinet Member for Young People and Children’s Wellbeing will be Councillor Elissa Swinglehurst, who will focus on her responsibility for children and young people’s wellbeing, safeguarding, education and attainment. Councillor David Harlow will continue as Cabinet Member for Economy and Communications with a focus on economic development and regeneration, and will now be supported by Councillor Jon Johnson. Councillor Jonathan Lester, Leader of Herefordshire Council, said: The full list of Cabinet Members and their support members as of 13 March 2018: Councillor Jonathan Lester Leader of the Council / Corporate strategy and budget National external liaison support: Councillor Roger Phillips Regional external liaison support: Councillor Tony Johnson Councillor Nigel Shaw Deputy Leader / Finance, housing and corporate services Councillor Harry Bramer Contracts and assets Councillor David Harlow Economy and communications Economy and communications support member: Councillor Jon Johnson Councillor Paul Rone Health and wellbeing Councillor Philip Price Infrastructure Councillor Barry Durkin Transport and regulatory services Councillor Elissa Swinglehurst Young people and children’s wellbeing Young people and children’s wellbeing support member: Councillor Jenny Hyde

We have a winner, congratulations to Gareth 'Rusty' Thompson.

Walked past on the weekend. They have painted the outside of the building and cleared everything inside, so they are getting on with the work. It will be good to see this place open with new life again.

Car parking for 38 cars inc 8 disabled bays

Planning permission has been approved (with conditions) for a 65 bedroom Premier Inn hotel with ancillary restaurant, car park and associated works in Blackfriars Street Hereford. Once complete the hotel will employ around 25 people. Application P174776/F

Asda Hereford is open 24 hours (restricted) Most Asda supermarkets that open 24 hours are licensed for 24 hour alcohol sales but there are a number of 24 hour Asda supermarkets across the country that are not licensed to sell alcohol all night. There are also some Asda stores with licences to sell alcohol 24 hours that don’t sell alcohol at night due to Asda company policy (even though they have 24hr alcohol licences) – these stores are usually located in city centres and areas where there may have historically been problems with late night antisocial behaviour. Hereford opening times... Monday Opens at 7am Tuesday 24 hours Wednesday 24 hours Thursday 24 hours Friday 24 hours Saturday Closes at 10pm Sunday 11am - 5pm

Think about your parking in case of an emergency. This can mean no help for you! Think before you park! Are you blocking a route for an emergency services vehicle? Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service #NoWayThru

Asda is currently investing in a multi-million pound revamp to improve facilities for shoppers in their Hereford store. This will include the removal of over 7 checkouts to make way for self scanning facilities and a new look 'Fish & tips' counter. Kids eat for FREE in the in-store café (subject to conditions) Plus a lot more besides, completion is scheduled for May 2018