Are Herefordshire Council And Local Councillors Expecting Noise/Crime/Anti-Social Behaviour At Three Counties Hotel?

[Hereford Voice]

Residents in Belmont have today received the letter below from Hereford Mayor, Councillor Mark Dykes. The overriding tone of the letter appears to suggest that 'Security - Noise - Anti-Social Behaviour and Crime are anticipated, which is also inline with the recent FAQ set out by Herefordshire Council in our 'Breaking News' news article last week https://bit.ly/3countieshotel.

There has been a delay in the arrival of up to 120 Asylum Seekers but there are some obvious concerns here from both Herefordshire Council and the Hereford Mayor.

There is an Emergency Extraordinary Meeting Of Belmont Rural Parish Council to be held at The Left Bank Village on Friday.

Both MP's have confirmed that they are unable to attend. West Mercia Police have confirmed they will be at the meeting and invitations have also been sent to the Chief Executive of Herefordshire Council is Paul Walker, NHS and the Serco (security company) onsite manager/representative.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an ‘extraordinary’ meeting of the Belmont Rural Parish Council will be held on Friday 17th March 2023 at The Left Bank Village - River Terrace, Bridge Street, Hereford, HR4 9DG, commencing at 19:00hrs, doors will be open from 18:30hrs.

The ONLY item being considered will be to accept members of public comment regarding the recent Three Counties Hotel, Belmont, Hereford being used as temporary accommodation for Asylum Seekers to the United Kingdom.