Community

2022/2023 Grant Opportunity for Credenhill Organisations

Following approval at January’s Parish Council meeting we are pleased to share the application form and a copy of our policy/procedure in relation to section 137 grants which local organisations can apply for.

The current round of applications for the 2022/2023 Financial Year will need to be completed with all required backup paperwork (as detailed in the policy) by 31st March 2022 for consideration at the Credenhill Parish Council meeting in April.

If you have any questions or need further information then please do not hesitate to us.

P olicy

Application Form

Avian Influenza Outbreak in Shobdon Area

Herefordshire Council are currently supporting Defra and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) in the control of an outbreak of Avian Influenza (H5N1 strain) affecting poultry in an intensive rearing unit in the Shobdon area near Leominster. This follows the Government’s confirmation of such a case, yesterday evening (Thursday 2^nd December).

I would personally like to reassure you that our officers are working closely with the APHA and other agencies in a coordinated response. These agencies are working together to contain the infection and our enforcement officers will therefore be visiting residents in the 3km radius surrounding the site to monitor, engage and inform those keeping birds and to assess or report any risks that might exist.

Latest updates on Avian Flu and related restrictions and protective measures can be found on the Government website . You can also see the location of the protection zone on the DEFRA website

You are probably aware that since the 3^rd November, the UK has been covered by a national Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) which means that it is now a legal requirement for all bird keepers to keep their birds indoors and to follow strict biosecurity measures.

The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone means that bird keepers all across the country must:

House or net all poultry and captive birds to keep them separate from wild birds;
Cleanse and disinfect clothing, footwear, equipment and vehicles before and after contact with poultry and captive birds – if practical, use disposable protective clothing;
Reduce the movement of people, vehicles or equipment to and from areas where poultry and captive birds are kept, to minimise contamination from manure, slurry and other products, and use effective vermin control;
Thoroughly cleanse and disinfect housing on a continuous basis;
Keep fresh disinfectant at the right concentration at all farm and poultry housing entry and exit points and
Minimise direct and indirect contact between poultry and captive birds and wild birds, including making sure all feed and water is not accessible to wild birds.

Bird keepers can be guided to the gov.uk website for full details of the AIPZ and updated biosecurity guidance.

Your residents should be reminded not touch or pick up any dead or sick birds that they may find. If they do find dead wild birds these are likely to be swans, geese or ducks although it can affect any other wild bird, such as gulls or birds of prey. They should report this to the Defra helpline on: 03459 33 55 77.

Bird keepers can also report any suspicion of disease to the Animal and Plant Health Agency on 03000 200301.

ROMAN PARK – CLOSED

the Roman Park will remain closed until 10 am tomorrow (03/12/2021)

Safer Neighbourhood Team – Community Engagement Events

A member of your Safer Neighbourhood Team will be HERE in the:

Car park of CREDENHILL shops

on the following dates/times:

Sunday 5^th December 11am-12

Tuesday 11^th January 10am-11am

Thursday 3^rd February 10am-11am Please come and say “Hello” to your Safer Neighbourhood Team and/or discuss any issues or concerns that you may have.

Road ahead closed and diversion signs

ROAD CLOSURES – DECEMBER – 25.11.21

Please note below the programme of works for December through until Friday 31^st December 2021. Any changes to the programme are shown in red. The programme can change at any time, and sometimes at very short notice, so please keep an eye on Twitter or Facebook for all latest updates. Alternatively, please visit one.network as this shows all road works currently in place on the network, whether this be traffic lights or road closures. Please also note that resurfacing works may also include preparatory works, white lining and stud works, if applicable.
Any queries, please contact Herefordshire.projectcomms@balfourbeatty.com.

HIGHWAY RESURFACING WORKS – ROAD CLOSURES

Resurfacing works (including white lining and stud works, if required) as well as any preparatory works (i.e. drainage, kerbing) if required.

C1203 Hay Road, Craswall (Near County Boundary)

Monday, 13 December 2021 to (and including) Thursday, 16 December 2021

Road closed 09.00 to 17.00 hours daily.

Patch/Pave Works.

BRIDGE WORKS

C1011 Kinsham Bridge

Works commenced Monday, 21 June 2021 and will be completed by the end of December.

Full 24/7 closure. Road closed from 09.00 hours on Monday, 21 June 2021 and will re-open by the end of December.

Demolition of existing bridge deck and replacement of new bridge deck.

DRAINAGE WORKS

Excavation of carriageway as part of improvements to the local drainage system.

Lane Off A466 Llancloudy (The Moors Road From Llantywaun Brook To A466 Llancloudy)

Monday, 29 November 2021 to (and including) Friday, 3 December 2021.

Flood prevention works to road surface.

C1099 Tillington to Credenhill

Monday, 6 December 2021 to (and including) Tuesday, 14 December 2021.

Road closed for 24 hours each day.

Drainage repair works.

MISCELLANEOUS ROAD CLOSURES, EMERGENCY CLOSURES & OTHER PROJECTS

OLD GORE CROSSROADS

Phase 1 Road Closure – B4224 (North of the A449)

Road closed Wednesday, 27 October 2021 for up to 6 weeks.

Full 24/7 closure.

Installation of new traffic signals, street lighting & carriageway modifications.

Phase 2 Road Closure – B4224 (South of the A449)

Road closed Monday, 6 December 2021 for up to 6 weeks.

Full 24/7 closure.

Installation of new traffic signals, street lighting & carriageway modifications.

U71411 Garway Court Lane

Emergency road closure due to carriageway deterioration.

C1247 Tregate Lane (From A466), Welsh Newton

Emergency road closure due to collapsed culvert washing away verge and undermining carriageway.

U66004 Rams Corner, Little Cowarne

Emergency road closure as steep supporting bank to above stream has collapsed, undermining carriageway.

Penyrhiwiau Road, Longtown, Hereford

Emergency road closure due to carriageway deterioration.

Upper House Farm Road, Walterstone

Emergency road closure due to carriageway deterioration.

C1031 Spond Lane, Lyonshall Bridge (Offas Dyke Bridge)

Emergency road closure due to unsafe structure/bridge safety.

Pig + Whistle Road, Lingen Deerfold

Emergency closure due to carriageway condition.

C1122 Marden – Laystone Bridge 41310880

Emergency road closure due to bridge strike.

Road ahead closed and diversion signs

Road Closure C1099 Tillington to Credenhill

Letter from Herefordshire Council to Local residents:

We need to let you know about some work we’re due to do on the C1099 Tillington to Credenhill.

Drainage Repair Work: Works will be taking place under a full road closure, starting on Monday, 6 December 2021 to (and including) Tuesday, 14 December 2021. The type of work we’re doing will mean we need to fully close the road for the duration of the project – that will be 24/7. We’ve attached a plan showing exactly where it’ll all be happening.

The fully signed diversion route for cars/LGVs is via the C1099 Tillington / Tillington Road / A4103 Stretton Sugwas / A480 Credenhill and vice versa.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you. At Balfour Beatty we work in partnership with Herefordshire Council to minimise the impact of our work and try to keep all disruption to a minimum – we appreciate your patience.

We may need to change the programme of work in certain circumstances, such as bad weather. We’ll make sure we highlight all changes on advance warning signs, which you’ll find onsite at the roadworks. You can also follow us on Twitter via @HfdsStreets and Facebook via Herefordshire Highways for updates on roadworks.

If you have any questions, you can email us at Herefordshire.projectcomms@balfourbeatty.com.

Yours faithfully,

Customer Services

Customer Services for and on behalf of Balfour Beatty Living Places Email: Herefordshire.projectcomms@balfourbeatty.com or Tel: 01432 261800

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH LAUNCHES ‘SAY NO TO ASB’ CAMPAIGN

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH LAUNCHES ‘SAY NO TO ASB’ CAMPAIGN

Antisocial behaviour (ASB) incidents have increased over the last three years. Police forces, councils and housing associations are reporting significant spikes in ASB cases – and these are not minor incidents. They are complex and serious cases causing real harm to many people.

45% of people say ASB is a problem where they live, and 56% of those who had either been a victim of or a witness to ASB did not report it to anyone. *

To help tackle the issue, we are running a campaign encouraging people to SAY NO TO ASB. The campaign will run from the 25th October through to the 21st November on our social channels with key information on recognising, recording, and reporting ASB on our website: ourwatch.org.uk/asb.

We are running a free online ‘SAY NO TO ASB’ webinar on 15th Novemberat 5pm with the charity ASB Help as part of the campaign. Places are limited. To book your place, visit ourwatch.org.uk/webinars.

HOW TO SUPPORT THE CAMPAIGN

· Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and share our posts to your social channels, including WhatsApp community groups, to encourage more people to SAY NO TO ASB

· Download our ‘Recognising, Recording and Reporting ASB Guide’ from ourwatch.org.uk/asb to share with your community

· Download our 14-day ‘ASB Diary’ from ourwatch.org.uk/asb to support you in recognising, recording, and reporting ASB incidents in your area.

To find out more and SAY NO TO ASB, visit ourwatch.org.uk/asb.

If you would like a digital campaign pack, please email enquiries@ourwatch.org.uk.

* Data source: Taking Back our Communities – working together to make communities safer report, commissioned in 2021 by RESOLVE, a Centre of Excellence solely focused upon community safety and antisocial behaviour