29 Most Recent News Stories

Schools campaign plans day of action for Saturday 20th March

Thu 18th Feb 2010

In the coming weeks, 'Hands up for Herefordshire' will continue to rally support for our schools, and to this end I am asking all Herefordshire schools to join our campaign, collect signatures to our petition, and take part in 'Hands Up For Herefordshire' Day on Saturday 20th of March.

Lucy Hurds is backed by Paul Keetch MP in her campaign for better school funding.

'Hands up for Herefordshire' takes campaign to Westminster.

Wed 6th Jan 2010

The campaign to get fairer funding for Herefordshire's schools has reached the highest level as 'Hands up for Herefordshire' makes its case to Minister for Schools, Vernon Coaker MP. The campaign, organised by local campaigner Lucy Hurds, has the support of Hereford MP Paul Keetch who set up the ministerial meeting.

Hands up for Herefordshire logo (photography: Lucy Hurds)

Campaign launches to stop Herefordshire children losing out in education funding lottery

Fri 1st Jan 2010

Lib Dem parliamentary candidate Lucy Hurds has launched the 'Hands up for Herefordshire' campaign to get fair funding for our schools.

Hands up for Herefordshire logo (photography: Lucy Hurds)

Ledbury traders continue call for Council U-turn on parking plans.

Thu 15th Oct 2009

Local Ledbury traders have pledged to keep fighting to preserve town parking spaces after being told that Herefordshire Council will consider plans for alternative parking. Paul Nicholas, assistant director of environment and culture, had promised to work with town councillors and business owners to find an acceptable solution, but many remain unconvinced that real efforts will be made to maintain current parking provision as no work had been done on identifying alternative sites until the traders began their protest.

Ledbury traders stop traffic with their petition protest. (photography: Lucy Hurds)

Ledbury tells Herefordshire Council to think again on plans to axe town carpark.

Mon 5th Oct 2009

Following revelations about the planned loss of 58 car parking spaces in Ledbury town centre, residents and local businesses have organised a campaign to save their town centre. With off-street parking already scarce, local traders have already collected over 1,800 signatures in support of keeping what currently exists.

Ledbury town centre

Lib Dem campaign takes to the road!

Thu 13th Aug 2009

Lucy Hurds, North Herefordshire's Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate, has unveiled her new mobile advice surgery. To make it easier for people across North Herefordshire to get advice, help or a chance to have their say, Lucy and the Lib Dem team will be holding residents' surgeries across the area.

Lucy Hurds and the Lib Dem mobile surgery.

Lies, damn lies and Herefordshire Council Press Releases

Thu 13th Aug 2009

Writing to the Hereford Journal, local Parliamentary Candidate Lucy Hurds has slammed the decision by Herefordshire Conservatives to axe the current planning system. The Conservative Council Leadership has voted to stop local councillors having a say on planning decisions. In an effort to push through unpopular decisions on developments such as the Edgar Street Grid area and windfarms on the Welsh Borders, the Council Cabinet has acted to cut off any challenges from fellow councillors.

Dates for your diary: Butter Market Sales

Tue 14th Jul 2009

To help make sure that we can keep working for Herefordshire, we will be holding sales of bric-a-brac and produce at Hereford's Butter Market. We need your help. If you have any bric-a-brac, plants or foodstuffs that you can donate, please get in touch! Simply call Lucy Hurds on (07827) 011611. We can visit to pick up any donations from your home so please get in touch! If you can spare some time to help, please let us know. The dates of our sales are as follows. Each sale will begin at about 8.30am and last until mid-afternoon.

Hereford Butter Market

"Out of Touch Member of Parliament must resign" says Lucy Hurds, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate

Wed 8th Jul 2009

In a letter to Member of Parliament Bill Wiggin, Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate Lucy Hurds has called upon him to resign from Parliament.

Lucy Hurds, North Herefordshire Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate

Pilot eco-scheme given 'Green' light by Bromyard pupils!

Fri 3rd Jul 2009

Children from Bromyard's Queen Elizabeth Humanities College have been having their say on a pilot project to promote youth volunteering, combined with green activities such as trade recycling. The scheme will aim to reward young people who give their time and energy as volunteers, providing out-of-school activities and helping towards qualifications. Pupils have been giving their reactions to the plan and have made many suggestions about what they would like to see happen for young people in the Bromyard area.

Eastnor Castle opens its doors for a very special residents' group.

Wed 17th Jun 2009

With so many tourist attractions across our county, Lucy Hurds and the Lib Dems have set up a scheme to give local community groups a well-deserved day out in Herefordshire.

Lucy Hurds and Weobley residents at Eastnor Castle (courtesy of Hereford Journal)

North Herefordshire's Constituency Office open for business!

Mon 1st Jun 2009

North Herefordshire Liberal Democrats' new office was officially declared open for business by Lucy Hurds (Parliamentary candidate for North Herefordshire) and Paul Keetch (MP for Hereford). An opening party saw Paul Keetch cut the ribbon and give his backing to Lucy as 'the best choice to be North Herefordshire's next MP.'

Lucy Hurds collecting signatures with Mary Seldon and Ray Flowerdew in Bromyard for the 'Keep it Local!' campaign

BROMYARD CLEANUP SUNDAY A BIG SUCCESS!

Tue 19th May 2009

Despite the heavy rain, organisers felt that Bromyard Clean Up Sunday was a big success. A group of stalwart helpers turned up to help tidy up their community - that is dedication to the town!

Lucy Hurds ready for action at Bromyard litter pick

Local Sixth Form Students support local businesses!

Wed 29th Apr 2009

When Laura Hurds and Nicole Edey, Hereford Sixth Form College business studies students, heard about the FSB's Keep Trade Local campaign from Laura's mum, Lucy, they were keen to do their bit!

Nicole Edey, Laura Hurds and Lucy Hurds with the FSB petition

If everyone in the UK recycled just one card each,

Mon 19th Jan 2009

Lucy Hurds North Herefordshire Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate was today at Tesco's Store in Ledbury with Adrian Price (Combined Trading Manager) recycling her Christmas Cards.

Opposition Anger at sale of Council Farm Smallholdings.

Mon 19th Jan 2009

Senior members of the Independent and Liberal Democrat groups have written to the Chief Executive of Herefordshire Council to express their anger and opposition to the selling of nearly 10% of the Councils small farms.

Lib Dems to hold Christmas Fair for local voluntary sector, small businesses and local charities.

Wed 26th Nov 2008

On Saturday 13th December, Paul Keetch MP, Sarah Carr, Lucy Hurds and Herefordshire's Liberal Democrats will again hold a Christmas Fair for small craft traders, local charities and volunteer organisations. The Fair will be in Hereford's Shirehall between 10am and 3pm.

Paul Keetch MP, Lucy Hurds and Sarah Carr at the Shirehall, Hereford. (photography: Lucy Hurds)

Carbon Monoxide Awareness week (17th -23rd November)

Wed 26th Nov 2008

Lucy Hurds, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate, North Herefordshire is supporting this cause because of personal experience of the effects.

Lucy Hurds and Colin Rodway (Rodways, Ledbury) promoting CO Awareness Week and The Alarm systems available to buy. (photography: Lucy Hurds)

Another Famous Resident of Foy.

Tue 21st Oct 2008

As well as the latest famous link to Foy in Herefordshire, Foy is also famous for helping to protect an endangered English Breed. There are only around 400 Suffolk Punch horses left in England and a local businessman Mr Roger Parckar with his wife Jill have for several years been breeding Suffolk Punches on their land at Foy.

Every Child matters - But paperwork matters more!

Mon 22nd Sep 2008

In a letter to the Chief Executive of Ofsted Terry James has expressed his anger at the appalling way in which Ofsted act in their regulatory role regarding child care. Kington Children's Centre/ Nursery has had to close, hopefully short term because it hadn't't met all Ofsted's paperwork regulations.

Colwall celebrate re-opening of local Post Office

Tue 29th Jul 2008

Colwall village were celebrating the reopening of their Post Office, thanks to Mr and Mrs Morris and Colwall Parish Council.

Lucy Hurds and Barry Ashton welcome the return of Colwall Post Office (photography: Lucy Hurds)

Community show support for local surgery

Tue 29th Jul 2008

A group of residents living in sheltered accommodation in Burtonwood Weobley raised £1010.70 for their local surgery funds through several coffee mornings, a garden fete and taking part in a local car boot sale.

Presentation by Residents to Local Surgery  (photography: Lucy Hurds)

Old Gore Byelection sees Lib Dems gain ground on crisis-hit Conservatives

Mon 14th Apr 2008

On Thursday 10th April, residents of the Old Gore ward had the chance to choose a new County Councillor. Following the resignation of Councillor Tessa McLean, the subsequent byelection saw a hard-fought campaign by both Conservative and Liberal Democrat Parties. The Conservative Council leadership hung on to the seat they had taken last May, but found their majority was slashed by 8%.

Jo Lane in Old Gore ward (photography: RR)

Contact Details for Lucy Hurds, North Herefordshire Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate

Fri 7th Mar 2008

Lucy Hurds 4 Whitehill House Weobley Herefordshire HR4 8QT

Local campaigner Jo Lane chosen to fight Old Gore byelection!

Fri 7th Mar 2008

On April 10th, residents of Old Gore ward will go to the polling stations to choose their new county councillor. Herefordshire Liberal Democrats have selected local woman Jo Lane as their candidate.

Jo Lane in Old Gore ward (photography: RR)

TORY-LED COUNCIL SET TO RIP HEART OUT OF RURAL HEREFORDSHIRE BY CLOSING SCHOOLS

Tue 15th Jan 2008

Following the news on Friday 11 January that Conservative run Herefordshire Council are planning to close or amalgamate more than 30 schools in the Hereford and South Herefordshire constituency, causing massive disruption to families, staff and local communities, Lucy Hurds, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for North Herefordshire said,

School road sign

Herefordshire Businesses demand "End the waste"

Wed 19th Dec 2007

Lucy Hurds, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for North Herefordshire has today added her support to the Hereford Liberal Democrat campaign to 'end the waste' of the hundreds of businesses across Herefordshire still without any basic kerbside recycling services.

Shirehall Winter Fair a great success

Wed 19th Dec 2007

Over twenty charities and volunteer groups came together on Saturday 1st December to hold a Winter Fair in Hereford's Shirehall. Organised by Herefordshire's Liberal Democrats, the day saw groups such as the RSPCA, Red Cross and Herefordshire Air Ambulance taking the opportunity to raise funds and awareness of the valuable work they do in our county.

Paul Keetch MP, Lucy Hurds and Sarah Carr outside Hereford Shirehall (photography: RR)

Constituency Dinner a great success!

Thu 15th Feb 2007

Liberal Democrats from across Herefordshire came together on February 2nd at the first joint-constituency dinner held by Hereford and Leominster constituency parties. The event held at the Green Dragon hotel in Hereford gave a great start to our local election campaign.

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