MAGAZINE HEREFORDSHIRE VIEW
LUCY IN Lucy chips in to spruce up High Town for Hereford in Bloom event
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW The Magazine finds out just what makes the woman who could be our new MP tick.
ÂŁ43m EXTRA FOR HEREFORDSHIRE Lucy has campaigned for improved funding for Herefordshire, see the results!
M AGAZINE Welcome to the Herefordshire View
Hope you’ve been enjoying the (mainly) glorious summer that we’ve had in the County.
With big choices facing us all next year, we’ve dedicated this edition of The Magazine to finding out more about Hereford’s would-be MP, Lucy Hurds.
“Let’s find out a bit more about her”
As someone who went to school here, married here and brought up her family locally, Lucy has had plenty of experience of the problems we face in the County. She also has lots of ideas about how to solve them and explains some of them inside. However, before all that, let’s find out a bit more about her. Hope you enjoy the read,
The Editor
15 things about Lucy Hurds Here are 15 facts about Lucy growing up in Herefordshire
Went to St Joseph’s Primary school, Ross Trained in First Aid with the British Red Cross.
Won prizes at Herefordshire festival for recorder playing & public speaking Started own business Worked at Helped run a local Valley Sun at 19 years old football club for 2 years for 6 years Manageress of a Aged 9, she was an Played school newsagents in attendant on Ross hockey at Carnival Queen Tupsley county level Has 3 grandsons Has 3 children Went to St Mary’s - one born just Gemma, David and High School, this year Laura, all born Lugwardine in Hereford One of the original Was a Brownie, members of Went to Hereford Guide and became Herefordshire Sixth Form College a Brown Owl Credit Union
Celebrating £43M ex Lucy has campaigned for many years to improve funding for the County. “We live in a large rural area with a fairly low population. The way that funding is calculated means we have much less than we need. We have all seen how our roads, local schools and public services have suffered.” Lucy has invited a number of government ministers and advisers to Hereford. She has shown them the problems and suggested solutions. Lucy has also worked with local politicians from other parties to get the best deal for Herefordshire. In July, we were given an extra £43m to improve roads and other services in Herefordshire. As Lucy says “we have a good argument to improve funding here. It just needs putting - over and over again. I’m really pleased that everyone’s hard work has been a success.
xtra for Herefordshire “We have a good argument to improve funding here. It just needs putting over and over again.” Lucy Hurds
“This is the most significant development for Herefordshire for many years.” herefordshire.gov.uk
“It will unlock potential, leading to the creation of hundreds of jobs and homes.” Hereford Enterprise Zone
Let’s Ask Lucy The Magazine finds out what makes the woman who could be our new MP tick Q- Lucy, what made you stand for Parliament? LUCY - As a parent, I was concerned about the lack of money for my children’s education. I was told the problem was government funding so I decided to get elected to get Herefordshire a fair deal Q - What do you see as the biggest problem in Herefordshire - and what is the solution? LUCY - All services are suffering from a lack of money. Herefordshire was already under-funded, so further cuts have meant it’s been impossible to maintain any sort of service. The solution is to get a fairer share of funding for rural counties. Q - Why should we vote for you? LUCY - I’ve grown up and lived in this county with my family. I understand on a day-to-day basis, the problems that Herefordshire faces. I believe this knowledge, combined with a determination to bring change, makes me someone who can help Herefordians. Q - What can we expect from Lucy Hurds MP? LUCY - When I start a job, I don’t give up until it is finished. I will continue to work around the clock to make sure Herefordshire’s voice is heard and that we as a county have a fair chance.
Let’s all help to spruce up High Town
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ost of us agree that Hereford’s High Town could look smarter. Lucy decided she could help by paying for flower displays in High Town and on Widemarsh Street. “I hope we can all help Hereford to keep Gold Medal status in Britain in Bloom” said Lucy.
She has also collected hundreds of signatures on a petition. It calls upon owners Aviva to restore the burnt-out building next to the Old House. Lucy is a keen supporter of the Buttermarket. She is working closely with market traders to plan for a successful future.
HEREFORD & ROSS
True or False?
1. The Welsh name for Hereford is Henfford. 2. Hereford Cathedral dates from the early 14th century. 3. Actor David Garrick was born in Hereford in 1777. 4. The parish church of Ross is called St. Mary’s. 5. The current deputy mayor of Ross is Chris Bartrum. 6. The old Hereford & Worcester county was split in 1997. 7. Hereford is approx 16 miles east of the Welsh Border. 8. “Crossroads” star Noele Gordon is buried in Ross. 9. James Kyrle was known as the “Man of Ross”. 10. Herefordshire College of Technology has merged with Ludlow College.
Answ 1) True, it means “old road” 2) False - 12th 3) False, he was born in 1717 4) True 5) True 6) False, 1998 7) True 8) True 9) False, his name was John Kyrle 10) True ers
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