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    Government grants for councils to help the needed

    silent bull
    By silent bull,

    Yesterday while driving back from Bristol i was listening to the Adrian Goldberg slot on radio 5 live and he was talking to somebody from the 'food bank' and also somebody from the council ( the name has slipped my mind) about a grant that ALL COUNCILS ACROSS BRITAIN had to help with the needed,

    Now, most councils across Britain have already spent about half of what they were given since April apart from two, who were one council in the north east and the other (yes you've guessed it) ....Herefordshire council who had only paid out just over 1% of the money to the needed??

    You think that's bad enough 'this money' which was supposed to be for the needed has now been moved into another 'pot'??

    The woman from the food bank said that she has asked about it and also asked the people she helps whether they have been offered it ....nothing??

    The councillor who they interviewed just said they are keeping it for more important things (I'm sure that's what he said but I might be wrong) and it was a lot better for whoever offer help to be transferred to a charity who could help them

    Now, I'm doing this mostly by memory as I was driving and busy up to now but I was fuming to say the least!!!

    Can anybody 'fill in the gaps' and give me more information about this please.


    Please can we have one?

    SON OF GRIDKNOCKER
    By SON OF GRIDKNOCKER,

    One of the most impressive statistics about Birmingham's new City Library is its weekly opening hours: 73.  Open seven days a week.  By contrast, Hereford's forlorn, down-at-heel 1897 City Library & Art Gallery in Broad Street, now only opens its doors to visitors for 37 hours each week.  In its first four months, Birmingham's gleaming new cultural centre had more than one million visitors!


    Former Hereford church for sale

    megilleland
    By megilleland,
    Hereford Times: NEWS RSS FEED 
    6:02am Sunday 20th April 2014 in News
     

    Former Hereford church for sale.

     
    ESTATE agents are inviting buyers to bid for a Hereford church.
     
    Chandos Methodist Church has been closed since September 2012 after it was deemed surplus to requirements.
     
    Estate agent Sunderlands and Thompsons now has the task of finding a buyer for the Whitecross site.
     
    It is asking for offers in the region of £120,000, which need to be delivered by noon on May 1.
     
    Any prospective purchasers are asked to make enquiries to Herefordshire Council prior to making a bid.
     
    The church was built in 1903 on the corner of Chandos Street and Whitehorse Street.
     
    But, two years ago, its worshippers realised that they could not continue to maintain the building and the decision was taken to close.
     
    The congregation has since moved to St John's Methodist Church in St Owen Street.
     
    Its Minister, Revd David Meachem, said that the move has "revitalised" St John's.
     
    "The reason we closed Chandos Church was because, as what happens with a lot of churches, people worshipping got to the end and the maintenance was beyond their resources," said Revd Meachem.
     
    "They took the brave decision to close it and join St John's.
     
    "I was the Minister of both churches, so I oversaw the transition from old building to new building.
     
    "Everyone who worshipped at Chandos Street moved to St John's and it has revitalised the life of the St John's congregation.
     
    "We have a Sunday school that we didn't have before and most of the people who moved to St John's have active roles in the church.
     
    "It has been like a blood transfusion - a real shot in the arm."
     
    For more information about the sale, call Philip Ashman at Sunderlands and Thompsons on 01432 356161.

     

    Why is this a prerequisite. Is it about planning or finance?


    The Buttermarket

    megilleland
    By megilleland,
    From Council News today:

     
    Herefordshire Council and Hereford City Council are seeking expressions of interest from organisations for the redevelopment of Hereford Buttermarket. 
     
    The Buttermarket, which was built in approximately 1860, currently houses 55 market stalls and has a long history of providing food produce in Hereford and is traditionally identified with the busy business and social culture of the city centre.
     
    Councillor Patricia Morgan, cabinet member for corporate services, said: “The council has explored a number of market hall style redevelopment options for the Buttermarket over the past few years; unfortunately for a number of different reasons none of these options have been viable enough to take forward.
     
    “The council is now working in partnership with Hereford City Council to launch a joint marketing initiative, which aims to release the potential of the Buttermarket as a key contributor to the continued vibrancy of the city centre.  To move the redevelopment forward, we are seeking expressions of interest from organisations who wish to present proposals for the site.  There is also the potential for a freehold disposal of the site if the right circumstances are presented.â€
     
    To register your interest and receive an information pack; please contact the council’s agent Turner & Company on 01432 276202 or info@turnerandco.co.uk. 

     

    Are the Council just trying to off load it or will there be a requirement to restore it as previously planned? Could work well if a co-operative took it over.


    We've cut cutting the grass what other ideas have we got

    megilleland
    By megilleland,

     

    Harry Phibbs, a local conservative councillor in Hammersmith & Fulham for over seven years, has 

    produced for the TaxPayers’ Alliance a checklist of 201 ways for local politicians to save 

    money. However he doesn't explain how to avoid the consequences of some of his cuts.

     

    This must be where the cabinet cribs its ideas from. They could add another soon - sell off your football ground.


    TRAGIC death of father from Golden Post

    Frank Smith
    By Frank Smith,

    I have just read the tragic story in the HT

     

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    The TRAGIC death of a young father from Golden Post in Hereford has stunned the South Wye community.

    Tributes have flooded in for Craig Hurcombe, 34, who is believed to have died in his sleep last Thursday, leaving behind a loving fiancé, Reda Butkute, and young daughter, Jessica.

    “He lived life to the full,†said Mr Hurcombe’s father, Graham.

    “I want to say how very proud we are, and how much we loved him.

    “We are going to miss him deeply and dearly.â€

    Friends have been quick to celebrate the “energy and enthusiasm†and “infectious smile†by which he will be remembered.

     

    Taken from this story


    Ross Road... What the

    Biomech
    By Biomech,

    Is going on there? There are orange barriers all over the road, HC's yearly quota of traffic cones, lanes have been reduced to 1 and now have temporary traffic control with short changes.

    One sign said "for 4 weeks", I'm not kidding, if that is there tomorrow morning, there are going to be some SERIOUS traffic problems. 8.30pm tonight and it's backed up to the bridge and past the Broadleys.

     

    And, to be quite honest, I'm starting to get really sick of having to take long detours to get to where I need to be just to avoid sitting in traffic.

     

    Go take a drive down there now, I dare you!


    Overgrown Mess!

    Colin James
    By Colin James,

    Less than 3 years ago Amey contractors cleared the open space in Belmont this is how it looked back then.

     

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    This is how it looks today

     

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    Hinton Resident Parking.

    Robert Preece
    By Robert Preece,

    Just a line or two regarding traffic orders. I contacted Cllr. Price Cabinet member highway in the hope he could speed things up regarding the three year wait to get a traffic order implemented. He informed me that he had asked one of the highway officers to look at it and let me know, that was in early October. After a couple of weeks I emailed the officer for an update, no response. Then about two or so weeks ago I repeated the same, still no response. I have just sent a third email, now this officer may be off work for some reason but we are normally informed if this is the case.


    Cutting a Public Grass Verge outside your home!

    Wheezerweiner
    By Wheezerweiner,

    Fed up with the scruffy look along my street I am thinking of joining some of my neighbours in neighbouring streets and cutting the verge outside my home.  Before I undertake such a role thought it was a good idea to email Herefordshire Council about the rules of undertaking such a role, and to ask the question will I have to pay for the Green Bags that Herefordshire Council issues for grass collections.  If the answer is yes then I will decline to take on the role of helping to keep my street tidy.  As I don't see why I should also pay for green bags to clear a public area.

     

    I shall let you know the reply to my email as soon as I get it.

     

    I know that it has been said in the local papers that Herefordshire Council would like the community to get more involved, well I think anyone who is willing to cut the verge outside their home that is pubic property should check with Herefordshire Council, about rules and the collection of the waste grass afterwards.

     

    Wheezer Weiner


    Booking of football pitches

    Denise Lloyd
    By Denise Lloyd,

    Somebody mentioned this to me when we talking about the lack of grass cutting throughout Hereford.  I do not know if all football pitches owned by Hereford Council are kept trimmed I suspect not.  So I decided to ask the question -

     

     

    "Where does the money go to that local football clubs pay for booking charge for the use of football grounds for each game? I believe this is charged at £35.00 to £40.00/hour and if it runs over they are charged for the full hour. I know that for example Pegasus Club probably do their own upkeep so the hourly charge for use of football ground would go to them but I am interested where all the rest goes to."

     
     
    Is Halo Leisure an organistation within an organisation ? 
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      Herefordshire Council Hi Denise - A number of local football pitches are owned by Herefordshire Council and managed by Halo Leisure. Halo collect the income for these pitches on the council’s behalf and the income is included in the annual budget provided to Halo for provision of services.
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    Dedication to Grass Cutting

    Biomech
    By Biomech,

    Who are "Monmouthshire Grounds"?

    I'm guessing that they aren't part of HC, because there was a guy outside this morning cutting public grass. 

    Sitting on his ride on mower, in thunder and lightning, with rain so torrential that he had to re-zip his jacket up past his face so only his eyes were showing. About 5 minutes later a utility truck came speeding up beeping. To pick him up I assumed, due to the adverse conditions. Oh no, a guy jumps out of the van with a huge petrol strimmer and starts to cut the edges!

     

    Given that I've never seen this grass long and the weather - which I'm sure you all saw - these people can't be part of of HC right?


    Bobby 47...Posting Legend!

    dippyhippy
    By dippyhippy,

    We all know him, we all know his inimitable writing style.

     

    He is the King of the posters.

     

    Now, sadly, Bobby has decided to retire from blogging, and has asked me to let you all know. It won't be the same without him. For me personally, reading his regular diazepam fuelled rants in the Hereford Times, inspired me to start blogging, and over the past few years we have posted alongside each other many, many times.

     

    He created a world which we were all able to join in with. From humble beginnings kneading dough, he then went on to dig for Studmarsh, (in the wrong place!) Then it was dalliances with Liz Hurley, and on occasion ,Shane Warne! From wearing his Granny's dress, to firing Jarvis from a cannon, he wrote it.....and we loved it!!

     

     

    He will never be replaced upon these pages.

     

    So Bobby, I trust you will read this, whilst stuffing your fat face with pork rind and avoiding the wife's frying pan, I just want to say "Thankyou" for all the laughs over the past few years. I am so happy to be able to call you a friend.

     

    If you ever change your mind.....we'll still be here!!

     

     


    Herefordshire papers to close

    megilleland
    By megilleland,
    BBC H&W Radio News - 4 June 2014

     
    Three local newspapers in Herefordshire are set to close among a series of cuts by owner Midland News Association.
     
    Sister weekly publications The Hereford, Ross-on-Wye and Leominster journals are due to publish their last editions next week.
     
    In all, 76 posts are expected to be affected at MNA titles including the Shropshire Star and Express & Star.
     
    The National Union of Journalists said the closures were a "serious blow" for local communities.
     
    MNA said it hoped the cuts could be made as far as possible through voluntary redundancies.
     
    Twelve editorial posts across the MNA business are set to go, with receptions at Shropshire Star offices in Newport, Bridgnorth, Ludlow and Oswestry also closing.
     
    Chris Leggett, from MNA, said: "At present, the company is in the process of notifying those staff whose applications for voluntary redundancy have been agreed. It is also consulting staff who may be considered for compulsory redundancy.
     
    'Incredibly overworked'
    "After 24 years of publishing the Hereford Journal, we have reluctantly taken the decision to close the title."
     
    He added that no editorial jobs would be lost at the Herefordshire weekly papers.
     
    Chris Morley, from the National Union of Journalists, said the closures were a "serious blow" for Herefordshire and believed local communities should have been consulted about the move.
     
    He added that the latest restructuring followed a string of job cuts at the Shropshire Star and Express & Star. He said journalists were already "incredibly overworked" and described MNA's direction as "unsustainable".
     
    Mr Morley said the firm had always prided itself on news coverage and that it was "perverse that a company with those values was seeking to make further cuts".

     

    That'll please the council. One less paper probing into their affairs.


    Belmont Country Park

    chrisbull
    By chrisbull,

    Hereford People, this is the Second Report of Dogs dying in as many Days 5 dogs have died now in a short time, Please be Careful of the top fields Belmont and around the Belmont Pools! Please Share!A

    few years ago one of my dogs went in Belmont Pools and ended up with a rash I found out after that there is sewage leaking into the pools is this still happening 4 years on and if so why has it not been fixed.


    Letter from our Leader!!


    Vicious Assault near Hereford Rugby Club 1 AM 31.05.14

    Roger
    By Roger,

     

    Man Punched And Kicked In Vicious Assault

    Police are appealing for the public’s help, and particularly a couple in their mid 20s, in tracing trace two males responsible for a vicious assault and attempted robbery in Hereford.

    The offence took place on the Great Western Way walk (known locally as The Lines) near Hereford Rugby Club at just before 1am on Saturday 31 May 2014.

    A man in his 50s was walking along the path towards the rugby club and the River Wye footbridge when he was passed by a young couple, holding hands and walking in the opposite direction, who may have witnessed the assault moments later.

    The man then saw a male ahead of him and a second male came out of the bushes and joined him. As the victim approached them, one of the men punched him in the face.

    He turned and ran in the opposite direction but the two males, believed to be in their 20s, caught him and he was punched to the face again and grappled to the floor.

    He was repeatedly kicked and punched until one of the men demanded money and they tried to get his jacket off him.

    The victim tried to run down the embankment towards the rugby club, where a function was being held in a marquee on the pitch, to get help but the men grabbed him and continued attacking him as they all ended up at the bottom of the bank. The attackers eventually fled and the victim was able to get help at the rugby club before going for treatment at Hereford Hospital.

    Detective Constable Moore said: “This was a vicious, unprovoked and prolonged attack on a middle-aged man in poor health, who thought he was going to die at the hands of these young men.

    “We are appealing to the couple who passed him on the footpath a few moments before the attack to contact us as they may have vital information that could identify the attackers. They are described as being in their mid 20s and the woman wore dark jeans and had long light-coloured hair, while the man was wearing blue jeans.â€

    The attackers are described as in their mid 20s and both spoke with Eastern European accents. One was 5ft 10in tall, of slim build, with very dark short shiny wavy hair, dark eyebrows, clean shaven and a clear complexion. He was smartly dressed, wearing a pink shirt with a collar, a dark jacket, smart trousers and dark leather shoes.

    The other man wore a dark jacket with a white stripe down the front that went down the right side and was about 1.5ins wide. It is thought, due to their smart clothes, they may have been on a night out in the city before the incident.

    Anyone who recognises the possible witnesses or the attackers, or has information that could help the police investigations, is asked to contact DC Moore on the non emergency number 101 quoting incident number 032s 310514.

    Alternatively information can be passed on anonymously by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or completing its online form by logging on to www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

     

    Issued:  Thursday 5 June 2014

     

     

    West Mercia Police

     

    Both suspects spoke with Eastern European accents which is highly relevant as it rules out anyone who speaks with a local accent.

    The Hereford Times has got straight onto this press release and has produced it's own story which has edited out the reference to Eastern European accents:

    Both offenders spoke with Eastern European accents which is highly relevant as it rules out anyone who speaks with a local accent.

    The Hereford Times has obviously got straight onto the story and has produced it's own version of the release:

    One of the attackers is described as being 5ft 10ins tall and of slim build. He had very dark, short and wavy hair, and was clean shaven. He wore a pink shirt with a collar, a dark jacket, smart trousers and dark leather shoes.

    The other man is described as wearing a dark jacket with a white stripe down the front.

     

     

     

    Hereford Times


    Newmarket street shared space

    magicroundabout
    By magicroundabout,

    I have come to the conclusion the new pedestrian Shared Space crossing arrangements on Newmarket Street are not safe through bitter experience.

     

    When crossing with young children to the cinema it is anxiety ridden as the staggered crossing and lack of kerbs or barriers are confusing.

    No warning is given to vehicle drivers to beware of pedestrians, so drivers may not be as pedestrian friendly as we'd like.

     

    As a driver I've noticed the 20mph limit is ignored by many drivers.

     

    As a cyclist the narrow lanes and changed priorities, which allow turns onto Widemarsh Street, are difficult to negotiate and complicated.  Cars want to pass when the room is not there and keeping safe is a problem.   

     

    Yesterday I was in the car travelling towards Franklin House and saw a driver do a U turn straight across the pedestrian area between the bike stands!

     

    Anyone know if there are any plans to improve it?

     

     

     

     


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