Some of you may have seen the recent posts in Bromyard Info about the plans to demolish Top Garage and build 20 houses and flats next door to The Hope Centre.

If you use the Centre and would like more info about this, please ask at reception.  If you don’t have access to a computer and would like to support, object or make a general comment about the application we can help.  More details are available on reception and at the Centre so if you know someone who is interested but isn’t on line please let us know and we can share this with them when they visit.

Full details of the planning application are here.

Today, we will be taking part in a sector wide media takeover to raise awareness and to show appreciation of our early years practitioners and we invite you all to join us!

When the current contract ends at the beginning of April, Herefordshire Council would like to deliver the Children’s Centre service instead of HOPE. This is a link to the council’s proposal
http://councillors.herefordshire.gov.uk/mgIssueHistoryHome.…

What is the current Children’s Centre service in Bromyard?

HOPE have always delivered this for nearly 20 years. The service is about helping families with children 0-5. This includes the groups we run, the family event days, the café activities, the advice and guidance you get and many other things that HOPE offers.
You might have used us in the past or are using us now. Either way, it is really important that a locally provided service can continue, especially when the pandemic means getting help is really difficult.
Bromyard’s rural location means it is not always easy to access services. As a local provider we think we know what people need and can respond quickly when help is needed. We know the local community and think we are in a good position to know Bromyard pretty well. This means that the future of Hope will be affected if the services are moved.

You can send us a comment, messenger us or mail us and we will collect all the comments and give them to the council. It is really important to say what you think about local services if you want to protect them. You can mail us heidi.mulholland@hopefamilycentre.org and this is our Facebook account @HOPECentreBromyard.
If you prefer to comment directly to the council on the proposed changes, you can write to Amanda Price, Amanda.Price@herefordshire.gov.uk or Richard Watson, Richard.watson@herefordshire.gov.uk

Herefordshire Council offers support to the most vulnerable people and those struggling to cope during lockdown –
Residents told to STAY AT HOME now as COVID-19 case rates rise – Herefordshire Council
If you need to isolate and there are gaps in your plan which means that you require additional support, please contact the Herefordshire Council Talk Community Helpdesk by calling 01432 260027 or email talkcommunitycovidresponse@herefordshire.gov.uk.

The WISH website has lots of information on where you can find local support
Coronavirus: Local community information – WISH Herefordshire (wisherefordshire.org)
For advice on money, debt and budgeting and information about the council’s Better Off Service and financial support visit www.wisherefordshire.org/money