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    Well Done Terry Jenkins Reaching The UK Open Final 2014

    Colin James
    By Colin James,

    Congratulations to my mate Terry Jenkins reaching the UK Open final 2014. Good luck, I will have my fingers crossed for you mate!

     

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    St Francis Saviour Demolished

    Colin James
    By Colin James,

    Well the end of on era, St Francis Saviour no more...

     

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    River Wye Hereford

    K.Butt
    By K.Butt,

    I have just found this, lovely photo.  :Thumbs-Up:


    Bus service review 6 March to 21 April 2014

    megilleland
    By megilleland,
     
    How to respond to the bus review
     
    Why we are undertaking this review
    Around 39 per cent of the 3.1 million bus journeys made each year in the county are supported by a subsidy from the council. The total cost of the subsidy is around £1.6 million. The remainder of journeys are made on services run commercially by bus operators.
     
     
    The council spends an additional £1.4 million reimbursing bus operators for concessionary travel - free travel on the bus network for older and disabled people.
     
    You will be aware that public services are facing significant financial pressure as central Government reduces funding to local councils as part of its austerity measures. Facing significant cuts in our budget, we are reviewing all of our activities.
     
    At a meeting on 23 January 2014, the cabinet considered a report on the review of transport services. It agreed to undertake a detailed review to save £1 million over the next two financial years (2014/15 to 2015/16).
     
    What the bus review covers
    We are working closely with bus operators to explore how we can make savings through more efficient services and journey planning.
     
    This includes looking into: 
    * Integrating some contracts, therefore, increasing the efficient use of vehicles and drivers.                 Examples of integration include:
         - Incorporating school transport services within the wider bus network
         - Retaining some limited rural or market day services as feeder services which link to the core         bus network (key transport corridors with regular, higher frequency services)
     
    * Whether or not some supported services might operate commercially and without subsidy
     
    * Reducing the frequency of some services
     
    However, it is unlikely that we will achieve £1 million savings purely through efficiencies. Therefore, we will have to consider withdrawing subsidy for some services. 
     
    We carried out a comprehensive consultation in 2011, which asked about your bus service priorities. We would like to update that consultation because of this significant budget reduction and to help guide the decisions we will have to make following contract negotiations with operators.
     
    We will carry out further consultation with local communities as we finalise what operators are prepared to provide with lower levels of subsidy.
     
    Further information
    If you have any queries, need help to complete the questionnaire or would like it in another format or language, please call 01432 260211 or email publictransport@herefordshire.gov.uk

     


    Nightmare On Edgar Street

    SON OF GRIDKNOCKER
    By SON OF GRIDKNOCKER,

    As we will shortly be approaching the 'moment of truth' for what we are all now being encouraged to call 'Old Market', I thought I'd go and take a really good look at it yesterday (perhaps Colin could treat us to one of his excellent pics later in the week?).  Well, peeps, the optimum vantage point is a few paces north of the entrance to the Moorfields Surgery at the top of Edgar Street; and the optimum viewing time is 4.30pm - especially if its sunny.

     

    Ranged in front of you is a vast curving windowless wall, already seriously stained with what building surveors call 'efflorescence' (salts being leached out of the bricks through the warmth of the sun) - first spotted by the ever-vigilant King Bobby last Decermber.  It will get worse before it gets better.  Towering above this inhuman Alcatraz-like 'cliff', Stanhope's talented designers have chosen to place a row of five irregularly-profiled metal-clad rooftops.  Why five?  Why metal?  Why lop-sided?  Who knows.  Just architectural whimsey, I suppose.

     

    After I'd got my breath back from witnessing this architectural monstrosity (a passer-by offered me a tot of brandy from a hip flask), I came up with the following solution.  Before all the big cranes are taken off the site, McAlpines should fix five projecting gibbets from the five roof 'peaks'.  On each would be suspended a life-size fibreglass effigy of the five 'culprits' responsible for this Nightmare on Edgar Street.  My nominations would be: Jonathan Bretherton, Roger Phillips, John Jarvis, Stanhope's Managing Director and the senior partner of designers Allies & Morrison.


    Brownfield sites

    Denise Lloyd
    By Denise Lloyd,

    I found this on the Facebook Hands Off Our Village it makes interesting reading

     

     http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/greenpolitics/planning/10679048/Developers-to-get-incentives-to-build-new-homes-in-towns-and-cities.html

     

     


    New Traffic Lights Running - A49N Now GRIDLOCKED

    Biomech
    By Biomech,

    Can someone please, for the love of f***, explain to me how the people running this city STILL maintain that they are doing the right thing?

     

    Please, I cannot comprehend the ignorance.

     

    We've had several weeks without lights Northbound on the A49 and traffic flowed perfectly.

     

    Today the city is in gridlock because the lights have been put back on. Queuing starting at the Broadleys on Ross Road (I didn't dare venture up Belmont Road), all the way down to Currys. Locked, cars sitting with their ignitions off.

     

    You do not need a masters degree in traffic architecture to see that the lights are making things WORSE.

     

    Are you people that ******* blind and that ******* ignorant that you think this is acceptable?

     

    For f*** Sake.


    Oval Regeneration Demolition Begins...

    Colin James
    By Colin James,

    I notice that work has started on the demolition of the flats in Beattie Avenue and St Francis Saviour Church.

     

    Beattie Ave 2.jpg

     

    I also notice that the demolition contractors are DES who are based in Henley in Arden Warwickshire, was there not a suitable local Hereford company able to carry out these works?


    Kings Caple Sink Hole

    Roger
    By Roger,

    iepe.jpg

     

    Anyone got any pictures of this hole in Caple Avenue? 


    Hereford Starlings

    Roger
    By Roger,

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    I never knew the Council had a starling distress caller to lend out! ... I'm not sure if this is a joke or whether Marc Willimont (head of environmental health at Herefordshire Council) is sub letting this bird control device out as he said previously that the Council would not get involved ... 'Marc Willimont, head of environmental health at Herefordshire Council, said: "Starlings are protected wild birds so Herefordshire Council will not take any action to harm or control them."' ~ is the quote from the bbc website ... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-26340928


    Hutchinsons HiFi in Cheltenham Closing after 28 Years

    Biomech
    By Biomech,

    http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/Online-sales-car-parking-charges-business-rates/story-20582949-detail/story.html

     

    I mention this for 2 very good reasons.

     

    1: There is a new development making it's way into Cheltenham ("The Brewery") which is said to be driving local traders out. At the new development you can find such names as Nandos, Chiquitos and Frank & Benny's, as well as a new multiscreen cinema (sound familiar?)

     

    2: Hutchinsons owns the Sony center in Hereford. Hutchinsons also owned the Panasonic Store in Hereford which, as I'm sure you are aware, closed down as the OLM began.

     

    I also note this comment at the bottom of the page which makes a lot of sense:
     

    "Expensive town centre parking charges are the main reason why so called "out of town" shopping areas do so well. There is NO parking cost. There are NO over zealous "Traffic Enforcement Officers" slapping a ticket on your car. Car drivers are welcomed with open arms, something which local Councillors fail to see, everytime thy raise parking charges."
     

    Poundstretcher - Pet Hut

    Biomech
    By Biomech,

    I heard on the radio this morning that Poundstretcher are opening a shop at Brook Retail Park (I believe this is Blockbuster?)

     

    So I'm assuming the shop in Eign Gate is going/gone?


    Protecting the vulnerable within our society.

    bobby47
    By bobby47,

    Our colleague, Councillor Chris Chappell has been appointed 'champion' for our fellow citizens who are disabled because of Learning Disability.

    This is really good news for those of us who understand this issue and I know that this appointment is an excellent one and one which will provide a great deal of comfort to Moms, Dads, Siblings and Carers who devote their lives to caring and providing love and support.

    Having been the recipient of his biting teeth, I am confident that our Chris Chappell will fight, bite and snarl to protect those less fortunate than you and I and I congratulate him on this appointment and wish him luck during the forthcoming months which will require a great deal of challenging decisions to ensure we provide the proper care for those who have this disability.

    For my part, if there is anything that I can do to assist and help Councillor Chappell in this role, I'll do all I can to support him and his colleagues. Congratulations Mr Chappell.


    Screwfix Opening in Hereford

    Colin James
    By Colin James,

    Home Bargains has opened, there are some real bargains on branded products to be had but there is also some tat in there too, but certainly worth a visit. I purchased a few items, in particular a small bottle of Diet Pepsi for 29p!


    Herefordshire Housing Looking To Purchase Ship Inn

    Colin James
    By Colin James,

    Herefordshire Housing looking to purchase The Ship Inn, Hereford. The Ship Inn has been closed for a number of years and has suffered from vandalism. They are looking to create around 35 new 1 & 2 bedroom apartments.

     

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    Metal Garden Gates Stolen In Herefordshire

    Colin James
    By Colin James,

    Garden Gates Stolen From Herefordshire Homes

     

    West Mercia Police are investigating a series of metal gate thefts from properties in Herefordshire.
     
    A total of 12 metal gates were stolen from properties in Hereford City and the village of Lugwardine between Wednesday 22 January and Friday 31 January.
     
    Thieves stole three metal gates from properties in Lugwardine, Herefordshire, overnight on Wednesday 22 January.
     
    A Victorian wrought iron garden gate valued at £300 was taken from one property between 11pm and 23 January and 12.30am on Thursday 23 January while a cast iron gate valued at £100 was taken from another property in the village at around the same time.
     
    Sometime between 11pm on the Wednesday and 10am the following day, a third property in Lugwardine was targeted and a white coloured wrought iron gate, valued at £400, was stolen.
     
    Four metal gates were also stolen from properties in Whitecross Road, Hereford between 2.30pm on Tuesday 28 January and 11am on Wednesday 29 January.
     
    Two gates were taken from properties in Edgar Street, Hereford, from 6pm on Monday 27 January and 6am of Wednesday 29 January.
     
    Another two metal gates were stolen from Barr’s Court Road homes sometime between 6.30pm on Thursday 30 January and 11am on Friday 31 January, while a further gate was taken from a property in Grandstand Road between 6pm on Sunday 26 January and 9am on Monday 27 January. The gates in Hereford are valued from £30 to £200 each.
     
    Sergeant Emma Freer from Police in Herefordshire said: “The thefts in Lugwardine all happened on the same night in the same area and we urge anyone who heard anything or saw any suspicious behaviour or an unfamiliar vehicle to contact us.
     
    “The gate thefts in Hereford all happened within a week and we are linking these crimes.
     
    “Any information that could help us to locate the stolen gates and track down those responsible can be passed on by calling the non emergency number 101 and asking for police in Herefordshire.”
     
    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

    Flooding

    Aylestone Voice
    By Aylestone Voice,

    I don't know - the Council/Hereford Futures spend all that money on a flood prevention scheme and what do we get in all this bad weather. Merton Meadow car park/Newtown Road and other areas flooded for days on end. Why cannot they build something that actually works


    Change rules for live music

    megilleland
    By megilleland,
    Interesting letter from "Have Your Say" in the Hereford Times. Seems to follow along the lines of the hot food debate after hours as discussed here:
     

    Change rules for live music

     
    I NOTE with interest comments in Hereford Times, January 30, regarding under 18s attending live music venues.
     
    The main complaints seem to be as follows:
     
    * Many touring bands will not visit Hereford as many of their fan base are likely to be under 18, and, therefore, they risk playing to a half empty room.
     
    * Bands who are under 18 are not allowed to perform at venues where alcohol is served.
     
    I am extremely concerned and frustrated by the comments, suggesting that to get round this venues can apply for a temporary variation of their licence, and that alternative “dry venues†could be used for music events.
     
    These views are very out of touch and are completely missing the point.
     
    What Hereford needs is a thriving music scene, where bands that tour the country can come and play here, to rooms full of people both over and under 18.
     
    A scene where people are encouraged not to concentrate on getting drunk, downing shots and fighting in the streets, but to develop an appreciation of live music, in a safe and friendly environment, where those of legal age are able to enjoy a few drinks socially while enjoying the performance of the band.
     
    This is an opportunity to completely change the drinking culture in the city of Hereford, something that is clearly a problem.
     
    Many young people feel that there is nothing to do other than to have pre-drinks at home, head in to the pubs about 9pm, and then onto a club, where they are constantly drinking and damaging their health.
     
    If venues were given the opportunity to show youngsters that there is an alternative to this, and get them into the live music scene before they reach the age of being able to go out and get drunk, then this could go a long way to making a very positive change in the next generation of young Herefordians.
     
    Also, allowing young bands the opportunity to play in licensed venues is an experience that can only encourage them to keep going and improve, rather than quitting out of frustration at not being able to perform to an audience anywhere other than their own school/college.
     
    This would also open the eyes of other youngsters to the idea of forming a band themselves, and encourage them to do something constructive with their time.
     
    All the time we’re hearing of funding being cut from various projects for youngsters, putting them in a position where there is less and less for them to do.
     
    Well this is a great chance to actually do something for the good, giving them an opportunity to do something positive.
     
    I suggest looking at Gloucester Guildhall as a fantastic example of a venue that allows everyone 14 and over to attend gigs, with alcohol available to those that are old enough to have it, and very little anti-social behaviour.
     
    Hereford Live is a movement that is trying to encourage and promote live music in Hereford and the surrounding areas, but when a large quantity of people in the catchment area are not permitted to go along and support these events.
     
    Hopefully some of the things that I’ve said will make the council stop and think about what this could mean for Hereford, and see the benefits that changing the rules regarding allowing youngsters attend and/ or perform at gigs in licensed premises could bring to the city.
     
    TRISTAN EDWARDS Kernal Road, Hereford

     

    Any younsters on here with any views? Once musicians get noticed and established they usually leave the area pretty quick ie Ellie Goulding, Mott the Hoople and The Pretenders.


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