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Public Consultation Leinthall Quarry

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Postal Vote Handling

A message from Electoral Services received 11 April 2024.

“Tomorrow evening we will be posting out over 22 000 postal packs for the upcoming Police & Crime Commissioners Election.

New legislation will be in place for these elections regarding the handling of postal votes.

Most postal voters will post their completed postal ballot pack in a royal mail post box in the pre-paid envelope provided, but some people like to hand deliver them. The rules regarding hand delivery have now changed so we are trying to get the message out to the public regarding the following:

• You can only hand in your own postal vote, and those of up to 5 others
• You will need to complete a short ‘postal vote return’ form when hand delivering a postal vote
• Any postal votes that are left at any council offices without the form being completed will be rejected
• Any postal votes sent to us via couriers – including the council’s internal mail system will be rejected
• Any postal votes posted through any council building letterboxes will be rejected

People can now only hand deliver their postal votes to our office at Blueschool House (during opening hours from now until 10pm on polling day) or to their local polling station (between polling hours on polling day only).

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Consultation

Consultation on the draft Herefordshire Local Plan (Regulation 18) 2021 – 2041 has been launched. The consultation runs from 25 March 2024 until 20 May 2024.

All consultation documents and further information of dates and locations for roadshow events are available on the Herefordshire Local Plan webpage.

Have Your Say Today – Herefordshire Local Plan 2021-2041 – Commonplace

The roadshow closest to Aymestrey is on Friday 5 April, between 1.30pm-4pm at Wigmore Village Hall

The Draft Plan is also available to view at Leintwardine or Kington Libraries.

The Parish Council will consider its response to the consultation at its meeting on 24 April.

If you wish to have a printable version of the questionnaire (rather than an online form) please email ldf@herefordshire.gov.uk

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Paid role at Polling Stations

… Would you like to assist in the election process by working in a polling station, or perhaps counting votes after the close of poll?

Herefordshire Council’s Elections team is always on the lookout for motivated and dynamic staff to fill any vacancies that may occur to ensure that the process is run smoothly, and in an open and transparent way.

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Coming up at Cawley Hall, Eye HR6 0DS…

The Polka Dots – 1940’s to 1950’s Band

Join the Dots

Saturday 23rd March, 7.30pm

Get ready to party like it’s 1949!

Take three beautifully blended voices, arrange a collection of original and cover swing songs, add sharp dance routines and you have The Polka Dots!

Together, the all-singing-and-dancing group brings you a twist on the classic 1940s & ‘50s close harmony: from Glenn Miller and The Andrews Sisters to unique modern arrangements. With a solid, smooth sound, on-stage wit and bewitching charisma, wrapped up in designer vintage costume, the girls bring you a high-energy, full-of-fun show to get you ‘In the Mood’ to dance in the aisles!

Tickets: £12/£6/£30

Book now: https://artsalive.co.uk/live-performances/show/?id=11322

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Traffic Calming

The next scheduled meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Wednesday 22 November 2023 at 7:00pm
in Aymestrey Parish Hall.
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Updated Traffic Calming Proposals will be presented, and the budget and precept for 2024/25 set.
Traffic Calming Proposals
Draft budget for 2024/25

The Press & Public are welcome to attend.

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Budget for 2024/25

A first draft of the Parish Council’s budget for 2024/25 is available at this link. Finalising the budget and setting the precept will be discussed on 22 November.

The press and public are welcome to attend.

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Talk Community – Funding

Information received by the Parish Council from Talk Community.

Looking for funding? (you’ve come to the right place)

Have you heard about our new GrantFinder tool to help you look for community funding support?

The GrantFinder is a one stop shop for funding information, providing continuously updated funding opportunities. It enables you to browse the different grants which are available, whether you be a charity, social enterprise, community group or parish council.

GrantFinder gives you access to search through the thousands of Government, Lottery, charitable trust and other funds available on a European, national, regional and local basis.

If you have a specific project in mind, you can search for those funding opportunities which may be most relevant to you. For example, on a local level, a new addition is The High Sheriff Fund, which is open for applications until Monday 20 February, for projects which help keep young people out of the criminal justice system.

It’s quick to register on the GrantFinder, to start your search – Visit Community Funding Support.

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Services from Age UK

Age UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire are launching a variety of much needed services for older people across Herefordshire. Our latest services include:

  • Free Home Energy Checks and the Installation of free energy saving equipment
  • Our Help at Home Service that offers friendly and reliable support to over 50s that want to maintain their independence for as long as possible by helping with tasks around the house that have become a struggle. This can include light housework, shopping, companionship, taking you to appointments and plenty more (paid service).
  • Our Handyman Service that helps over 50’s complete low-level maintenance around the home that local tradespeople often won’t come out for, such as assembling and moving furniture, fitting grab rails and other safety equipment around the home, undertaking decorating and more (paid service).

Receeived from Age UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

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Free Home Energy Check and Warm Home Packs

Received from Age UK Hereford and Localities.

Who: Age UK Hereford and Localities are delivering the Government Household Support Fund supported by Herefordshire Council

What: 325 Free home energy checks and warm home packs for the over 50s in Herefordshire and 125 free warm home packs for over 50s in social housing.

When: From 12th December 2022 to 31st March 2023

How: Contact us on 0333 0066 299 or email contact@ageukhl.org or write to us at home energy check, Age UK Hereford and Localities, Unit 10 Northern Lights Business Park, Clinton Road, Leominster HR5 0SW. or www.ageuk.org.uk/hereordandloclaities.

Home Energy Check
We are offering a Free Home Energy Check to 325 home owners or private renters in Herefordshire, aged 50yrs or over, who are struggling to heat their home.
The Home Energy Check measures include;
• LED lightbulbs
• Reflective radiator panels
• Chimney balloons
• Around door insulation
• Letter box brushes
• Timers
• Night lights
• A Warm Home pack (contents as below)

Free Warm Home Packs
In addition to the Warm Home Packs that will be offered to all clients having a Home Energy Check, we have a further 150 packs to give away to people aged 50yrs or over, living in supported or Housing Association accommodation, who may not be heating their homes adequately, due to concerns about their bills.
The Warm Home packs all contain;
 Fleece blanket
 Thermal cup
 Torch
 Hat
 Gloves
 Power pack for a mobile phone
 Hot water bottle
 And more

Referral process

To refer a client for a Home Energy Check or a Warm Home Pack, email contact@ageukhl.org or telephone 0333 0066 299 or write to Home Energy Checks, Age UK Hereford and Localities, Unit 10, Northern Lights Business Park, Clinton Rd, Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0SW.