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    Herefordshire Council's children's services 'requires improvement'

    Roger
    By Roger,

    Services to protect children in Herefordshire "require improvement", Ofsted inspectors have concluded.


     


    The grading is one better than in 2012 when services were branded "inadequate", the lowest rating in the four-point scale.


     


    It means there are no serious failures but the authority is not delivering good protection, help and care for children, young people and families.


     


    The council said it was on target to achieve a "good" rating by 2016.


     


    Councillor Jeremy Millar, cabinet member for children's wellbeing for Herefordshire Council, said: "We are very pleased that following our recent inspection we are no longer rated as inadequate and reassured that Ofsted are stating that no children being cared for in Herefordshire are at risk of harm."


     


    Ofsted said the leadership and experience of care leaders "requires improvement" but rated the authority's adoption performance as "good".


     


    The grading follows an inspection last month.


     


    BBC


     


    The latest Ofsted report was published today and is available to read in pdf format here (37 pages) 


     


    Ofsted Herefordshire


    Ruckhall Bridge to reopen on 1 September 2014

    megilleland
    By megilleland,
    From Council News today 20 August 2014:

     
    After seven months work by Balfour Beatty Living Places (BBLP) and their contractors, Ruckhall Bridge will re-open to traffic on 1 September 2014.
     
    Despite severe access difficulties and adverse weather during the early part of the work, the failed wing wall has been completely rebuilt to current standards and clad in stone to preserve the appearance of this listed structure
     
    A further 20m long section of retaining wall supporting the road on the northern approach to the bridge has been robustly reinforced and clad in stone. This was achieved using a system of ties and plates that avoided the need to reconstruct the existing wall
     
    Kerbing and highway drainage have been added to protect the structure going forward. The road has also been re-fenced and resurfaced in the vicinity of the bridge.
     
    BBLP has worked closely with the local community to deliver a high quality piece of work in keeping with the grade 2 listed bridge structure.
     
    Residents of Ruckhall village welcomed the news. Ray Christopher, chairman of the parish council, said “We are very pleased to see the work completed and the bridge re-opened. The patience shown and the time and effort from local residents during the whole process is much appreciated. We are grateful to Balfour Beatty and their contractors for all of their work in what has been a complex project.â€
     
    While Ruckhall Lane has been closed BBLP has taken the opportunity to carry out minor highway improvements to the south of the bridge
     
    I am sure that this will be welcomed by many people. However not repaired as quick as this road following earthquake in Japan!
     
     

    Belmont Golf Club.

    bobby47
    By bobby47,

    I don't play golf. Never have and never wanted to. Mind, there's lots that do and very soon they won't be able to play at Belmont because its going belly up.
    It's going to the wall because the main building is listed, its roof is in a poor state of repair and some years ago the bloody Council refused a planning application that had large investment behind it. The planning application was hugely impressive and was going to create jobs, a spa and other pleasant things that would draw people in to spend their money.
    Of course the Council decided that 'it being a listed building' it shouldn't be touched and so the application was refused, the building continues to fall apart and very soon it'll be no more.
    Another nail in our coffin!


    Individual Electoral Registration is rolling out across Herefordshire

    megilleland
    By megilleland,
    From Council News 18th August 2014:

     
    The new system of Individual Electoral Registration was introduced nationally on 10 June 2014 and replaces the traditional ‘head of household’ register. The change will modernise the voting system whilst making it more accurate and less vulnerable to fraud.
     
    Individual Electoral Registration is quick and easy to complete online and takes less than five minutes. To register, each applicant will be asked for their name, current and previous address, nationality, date of birth and national insurance number. To individually register to vote, visit: www.gov.uk/yourvotematters.
     
    Colette Maund, electoral services manager, said:
     
    “The changes being implemented will ensure that individuals can register quickly and securely in the simplest way possible, whilst increasing the accuracy of Herefordshire’s electoral register.
     
    “When the council updated to the new system, over 85% of Herefordshire’s residents were automatically registered by matching their name and address to existing government records.
     
    “However, residents who have not been automatically transferred to the new system will need to re-register in order to vote in future elections and referendums after the general election in May 2015. Postal voters in particular may be at risk if they don’t register on the new system, as they will not be able to vote by post in next year’s general election.
     
    “This month, it’s Herefordshire’s turn to write to every resident to advise if they have been automatically moved onto the new register or if they need to take any further action. Look out for your letter, which will tell you more.â€
     
    To find out more about Individual Electoral Registration, to register over the phone or report a problem, please contact the council’s electoral services office on 01432 260107 or elections@herefordshire.gov.uk.

     


    Gas leak in Widemarsh Street, Hereford - road closed

    megilleland
    By megilleland,
    From Hereford Times News today:
     
     
    PART of Widemarash Street in Hereford is currently closed while emergency excavation work is carried out following a gas leak.
     
    The affected area is between Blackfriars Street and Newtown Road where the gas main is 2.5 metres below the ground.
     
    Transco - which is carrying out the work - said every effort will be made to complete it by Friday but this cannot be guaranteed at present.
     
     
     

     


    Job - Friends Of Castle Green

    Colin James
    By Colin James,

    A nice job opportunity for the right person here.

     

    http://www.friendsofcastlegreen.org.uk/operations-manager-vacancy/


    Famers Market At Tesco..

    Colin James
    By Colin James,

    Well I didn't expect to see a farmers market in Tesco's car park this morning, not sure how that works..

     

    Farmers Market Hereford.JPG


    Police Counters to Close

    Colin James
    By Colin James,

    Police Counters to Close in September according to this article in this week's HT.

     

    THE front counters at all the market town police stations in Herefordshire are

    to close next month, including in Ledbury Station, off the Worcester Road.

    West Mercia Police has confirmed the desks at Bromyard, Kington, Ledbury, Leominster and Ross on-Wye will be removed from the beginning of September and replaced with an intercom system, connecting the public to a "call-taker"

     

    So what's the point in having these police stations? They spend all that money building the one in Newton Farm, which has hardly been manned since they day it opened, it's more like a glorified police car park.

     

    Cost cutting gone a little too far in my opinion.


    When does the development finish??

    silent bull
    By silent bull,

    I'm not knocking it because Hereford city needs it
    But "when does the development finish"??
    I'm sure somebody said just before the first brick was laid that it would be late March early April.
    The reason I'm asking is that I've drove past the site a number of times and it seems to me that it may take a lot longer,
    Or will 'only parts' of the site be open first??


    HEREFORD UNITED your local club

    silent bull
    By silent bull,

    I'm a massive Hereford supporter, have been for a long long time but how many 'locals' have been to watch your 'professional' club??

     

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    It's heart breaking to think that the last few home games maybe the last that will be played at Edgar street.
    I'm not going to bore you with the details because I'm guessing you've all read about what's going on already but to be frank its the same old story with a small club
    Club gets taken over
    New owners promise the world
    New directors overspend
    Bad management
    Bad leadership
    Supporters lose patient's
    Now there's quite a lot going on to try and SAVE HEREFORD UNITED to raising money to a March through the city centre starting from the 'Victory' pub
    'Yes' its not much (or not enough) but we CAN'T GIVE UP! !!
    But the one thing that 'will help' is to get as much bodies through the turnstiles so please PLEASE for these last few games TURN UP BUY A PROGRAMME BUY A PIE even TRY THE SPICY SOUP! !
    DONT LET THE CLUB DIE BECAUSE OF A FEW - SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CLUB! !!


    Brownfield sites

    Denise Lloyd
    By Denise Lloyd,

    CPRE are compiling a countrywide map of brownfield sites suitable for development.  If when you are out and about over the next few days and spot a suitable site please could you let the CPRE know.  

    Out & about this weekend? If you spot a derelict site we can add to our brownfield #WasteOfSpace map, let us know!

     

    As you are all no doubt aware developers are currently targeting precious greenfield sites for housing developments but CPRE are certain that there are many suitable brownfield sites that should be developed before losing precious greenfields.  Once the information is gathered they will present their info to the government.   


    SSAFA - Pack up your troubles......

    Ubique
    By Ubique,

    This is super - please share

     

     

    http://smile.ssafa.org.uk/


    Has Anyone Noticed..

    Biomech
    By Biomech,

    ..How the local radio have more adverts for Cheltenham, Worcester Crown Gate and Gloucester Shopping centers than our own OLM?

     

    I actually got confused the other day, the advert said "visit the new Odeon multiscreen" ... "eat out in one of our new resturanst like Nandos, Prezzos or Zizzi".... oh a advert for the OLM I thought ... "come and visit our new shopping experience at Cheltenham" hah.

     

    So now we have a "cookie cutter" shopping experience just like everywhere else and the local radio is advertising everyone elses more than ours.


    Tory party using council website for party political matter

    gdj
    By gdj,

    Just came across this job advert on the council website.  Surely this isn't allowed.  We all know that Bill Wiggins used his council conservative connections in the past to wrongly block Jim Miller standing for a local election so you'd have thought the council would be very wary of appearing to favour him in advance of a general election.  Helping to recruit his campaign team is showing political bias in my opinion.  To also say that the job is to help Tory councillors in their campaigning is also using the council website inappropriately.  

     

    So, there you go, IOC, Greens, Labour and Independents - an open goal for you.

     

     

     

     

    Position Details

    Reference:
     3470 

    Closing date:
      22 Aug 2014 (Midnight) 

    Salary:
     Â£ - Â£  

    Hours:

    The role

    Campaign Manager for North Herefordshire Conservative Association


    We are looking for someone to run the office in Leominster and to help support the North Herefordshire

    Conservative Association Member of Parliament and County Councillors in the run up to the national and

    local elections in May 2015 and beyond.


    The job is part time and flexible but a minimum of 15hrs /week, competitive salary available dependant on experience.


    You will need to be an efficient administrator, able to self-manage and have strong IT user skills. 

    An interest in politics and political campaigning would be an advantage. Further details at www.nhca.org.uk


    In the first instance, please send a CV and covering letter to: office@nhca.org.uk. 

    Closing date Friday, 22nd August and interviews beginning of September 2014.

     

     

    Or maybe we should all apply!

     


    Belmont & Newton Farm SNT Newsletter August 2014

    megilleland
    By megilleland,
    West Mercia Police

    Belmont & Newton Farm

    Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT)



    More Road Closures

    Glenda Powell
    By Glenda Powell,

    As of Monday 11th August 2014 Goodrich Grove will be close for approx 6 weeks to install the new suage drains for the new development on the Vortex site,Radford Gardens and houses by the play area in Kilvert Road.


    Hereford teenager missing from her home

    megilleland
    By megilleland,
    Hereford Times: Wednesday 6th August 2014 in News


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    Sara Middleton, 15, was last seen leaving her home on Hunderton Avenue in South Wye at 3pm on Sunday.

     

    She is described as 5 foot 4 inches tall and when last seen she was wearing light blue jeans and a grey vest top with the letter ‘H’ on it.

     

    She is of slim build and has purple shoulder length hair which is normally worn in a bun.

     

    Anyone with information on her whereabouts should call 101 and quote the reference 0177s on 4th August 2014.


    Hope Pole Changing To BBQ Bar

    Alex
    By Alex,

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    The Hope Pole in Commercial Road closes it's doors on September 8th and re opens as BBQ and Brew on September 25th with 24 additional staff

     

    A carnivorous celebration of the American Deep South pit barbecue. Forget the sad burnt banger on the Barbie at home, this is barbecue as it’s meant to be.
     
    In true Southern style, BBQs & Brews slow cook their meat in imported American smokers for up to 18 hours. Locally-bred Herefordshire meat takes centre stage here, coupled with authentic barbecue rubs and sauces inspired by the Texan masters. The open kitchen gives customers ringside seats to the smoking process before they tuck into some of our mouth-watering dishes on offer.
     
    And the tribute to America continues at the bar, pitting punchy American Craft beers and smooth bourbons against delicious English cask ales and local craft cider.
     
    This is a fun-loving, family-friendly barbecue joint, offering something for everyone. Whether you want to celebrate an event, catch up with a group of friends, enjoy a family treat or just to enjoy the game in the bar with friends, there’s always a good reason to visit BBQs & Brews. Even if it’s just for the love of meat.

     

    BBQ And Brews Website

     

    Email: lovemeat@bbqsandbrews.co.uk
     
    Telephone:
    01432 355675
     
    Address: 
    BBQs & BREWS
    Commercial road
    Hereford, HR1 2BP.

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