SNT March 2016 Newsletter

BELMONT SNT NEWS LETTER March 2016.pdf

It's all happening this weekend!

Herefordshire Council's Local Transport Plan (2012 to 2015) public consultation begins on the 10th September and will close on the 16th November 2012.

All consultation materials can be accessed from the resource box at the bottom of this page. The Local Transport Plan consultation document sets out a wide range of proposals including:

* Car parking in Hereford

* 20 mph residential zones

* Countywide bus service

* A new approach to reducing the number of potholes

* Hereford Transport Plan

* Rural Herefordshire Transport Plan

* Future spend priorities

We are keen to hear views from as many residents as possible in order to help shape transport across the county. There are a number of ways to get involved. Visit the Herefordshire council's website here for ways to reply on-line or in a consultation leaflet.

Has anyone else notice a lot more homeless people on the streets in the day? I don't mean the alcoholic scroungers shouting at each other about benefits - I mean proper homeless, grubby, curled up in a corner with a piece of cardboard for coins.

I'm sure there are plenty of homeless people, but previously you'd only see maybe 1 in a subway or walking around, but I saw 4 in high town the other day. 

The child was taken to the county's hospital after he was found unconscious at a property in the Widemarsh area of the city, on Wednesday.

His death is not being treated as suspicious.

West Mercia Police want to speak to this man in connection with the rape of two teenage girls in Hereford.

At about 12.40am on Tuesday 9 February a man entered a property on Whitecross Road and raped two 17-year-old girls.

The force are asking anyone with any information to contact them on 101.

Eurochange - Hereford's newest business! Find them in High Town (next to M&S).

Hello my name is Jordan Creed I have started a campaign in Herefordshire against the current cuts to the bus services. Here is a link to the petition I have started please sign it:  https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/please-help-save-vital-bus-routes-in-herefordshire

Here is also a link to a video I recently made with the campaign organization 38 degrees please share this social media as it can help spread awareness of what is happening to buses across not only in Herefordshire but also across the rest of the county: https://www.facebook.com/peoplepowerchange/videos/10156633255495788/?pnref=story

I am also interested in your accounts of how the bus cuts have affected you so if they have please give do not hesitate to send me an email as this can help build a picture of how the bus cuts have affected people across the county.

Just heard lot of police presence in Hunderton looking for a man with a knife.
Anyone know anything more

A police car chase ended with a car going over an embankment just off B&Q slip road tonight.
Being chased down Burcott Road the pursued car went flying over the old railway hump in Burcott Road hitting the oil sump when landing spraying oil all over the road.Another car was seen to have n=been stopped by police near the Texaco Garage.
Pics to follow

News - Statement: Refugees and asylum seekers http://newsroom.herefordshire.gov.uk/2016/march/statement-refugees-and-asylum-seekers.aspx#.Vtdjr0xfmCs.twitter â€¦ via @hfdscouncil

I heard about this last night and HV put it on Twitter.  It has now appeared in the HT and the HT FB page which has naturally attracted many comments.

Help I missed the k for a l in the title Colin can you change it pleeeease

Appeal for information on missing Hereford woman

 

 

 

 

Ewa Celinska, of no fixed abode, has not been seen since the night of Wednesday 2 March. She had been staying at St Peter's night shelter since Christmas, but has now taken her belongings and not returned to the shelter.

 

Ewa, originally from Poland, left her home country in 2013 and has not been seen by her family since. She has previously gone missing in the West Bromwich area of the West Midlands and is a vulnerable woman who is not fluent in English.

 

She has medium length, light brown hair and is of a slim build, approximately 5'5" in height. Ewa was last seen wearing a light coloured cream raincoat and trousers. She carries a cream bag and has been seen wearing jeans in the past.

 

Police are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare and urge anyone who has seen a woman matching her description to call 101.

WMP

I have just come back from town  where there was within last hour 4  car pile up just off New Bridge. Traffic at a stand still, one car was turning into Barton Road when it was hit. area corden off police cars and police at scene.

Enjoyed seeing the Notorious Brothers band playing last night at the Vaga Tavern. Drummer was blind but brilliant and funny with it, great band and I would definitely go and see them again.

Herefordshire Council Parking Review New Charges Agreed.

Herefordshire residents, visitors and shoppers will see changes to parking tariffs and to the way they pay for parking after the adoption of the council’s parking review.

In Hereford, charges will increase at many car parks including at Merton Meadow from £3 all day to £5, and at Bath Street, Bus Station, Garrick multi-storey, Greyfriars, Union Walk, Venns Close and Wye Street from £4.70 for over four hours to £6.

I recently visited Eastbourne where they have a very busy town centre and promenade. I was pleasantly surprised to see parking meters with simple charges - 2 Hours only 20p - 4 Hours £1.20 - 6 Hours £1.50 - 6-10 Hours £4.

I took this photograph of one of the parking meters, which shows all of the very reasonable prices. 

Herefordshire Council could adopt a small fee for people who just need to go into the city centre for no more than 2 hours. Not everyone needs to park all day!

Herefordshire Council has today confirmed that the total levy for Herefordshire residents is to rise by an average of 3.8% from April 2016.

This includes increases in precepts from West Mercia police (1.99%), Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue (1.96%) and town or parish councils (an average of 12.7%). The increase will mean a rise of approximately £5 a month for those living in a band D property. The Herefordshire Council tax increase of 3.9% includes a 2% (£1.7m) increase to support rising costs of adult social care for Herefordshire’s ageing population, which is supported by government and will be reviewed annually.

Funding from central government has been reduced by a third for 2016/17 (a loss of £9m from the council’s budget), however Herefordshire Council continues to rise to the challenge.  It has made significant savings since 2010, alongside delivering successful projects to boost the local economy including The Old Market retail development, the new livestock market, faster broadband and the Hereford Enterprise Zone.

Councillor Tony Johnson, leader of Herefordshire Council, said:

“In the last year, Herefordshire Council spent around £9million more on social care than it received in council tax. In line with neighbouring councils, we need to introduce an average total tax increase of 3.8%, which includes a 2% levy to support Herefordshire’s rising adult social care costs, as suggested by government.

"It’s never been more important for us to consider different ways to deliver services to achieve better value for money, to continue to grow our local economy, secure new jobs and homes, and to ensure prosperity throughout the county.”

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