Colin James Posted September 13, 2015 Report Posted September 13, 2015 Well what can I say, other than a huge THANK/ YOU! To everyone who joined for the Great Western Way Clean Up. This was really a brilliant example of a community working together. We had senior Police Officers, Police Cadets, Community Support Officers, over 10 Councillors, several members from Hereford Voice, the Hereford Mayor and an army of volunteers from within the community. We have made a big improvement along here and cleared away lots of overgrown trees and bushed allowing more light in. This event I would like to run every year so that we can keep on top of this. Here are just a few photographs I managed to grab. Quote
Colin James Posted September 13, 2015 Author Report Posted September 13, 2015 I nicked Sue's hat lol. (Supt Sue Thomas) Jim Kenyon getting stuck into a tree! Never thought I would see the day when John Harrington would cut down tree lol Best I get stuck in too DILLIGAF sawing away Quote
Colin James Posted September 13, 2015 Author Report Posted September 13, 2015 A few more Cllr. Chris Chappell checking his phone DILLIGAF, Cllr. Paul Stevens, Insp. Nick Semper, Mr Lamb and another local resident and Cllr. Graham Powell. Good to see Charles giving his support today. Cllr. Tracey Bowes Cllr.Paul Rone clearing the tree's Quote
M185 Posted September 13, 2015 Report Posted September 13, 2015 I really enjoyed helping out. It was great to be part of a community project such as this. Well done all! Quote
Denise Lloyd Posted September 13, 2015 Report Posted September 13, 2015 Well done you people. Mind you it should never have got like this in the first place. Whenever I do some hard pruning I always think of the last person who has really irritated me it's amazing how much easier the work becomes! No doubt you all spent your time thinking of Bill Norman wallowing in his ill gotten gains whilst you were slaving away on a Sunday morning. Quote
Colin James Posted September 13, 2015 Author Report Posted September 13, 2015 A few more photos Before After Sunshine Radio's Matthew Healey Rubbish bags full! A bed? Big thanks to Cllr. Jim Kenyon for organising this community event today. Quote
Bill Thomas Posted September 13, 2015 Report Posted September 13, 2015 Enjoyed today, I have lots of splinters now ha ha worth it though for sure. Quote
Mick Posted September 13, 2015 Report Posted September 13, 2015 Enjoyed today, I have lots of splinters now ha ha worth it though for sure. Me too it was good to meet you today Bill at long last. Good effort from everybody involved and I like Colin's idea of doing this every year in order to keep it under control. Quote
matthealey Posted September 13, 2015 Report Posted September 13, 2015 Jim mentined it yesterday at the Hereford Fc game & this morning i was up early so thought would led a hand. Was a really good day & glad to have helped 😃 Quote
Colin James Posted September 14, 2015 Author Report Posted September 14, 2015 Jim mentined it yesterday at the Hereford Fc game & this morning i was up early so thought would led a hand. Was a really good day & glad to have helped Thanks Matt it was really good to have your lending a hand. Welcome to HV! Quote
Roger Posted September 14, 2015 Report Posted September 14, 2015 I wouldn't go litter picking wearing a Mayoral Chain of Office. Just my view! Quote
Irena Sulecka Posted September 14, 2015 Report Posted September 14, 2015 Good effort by all involved and good for the community at the same time. Quote
Roger Posted September 15, 2015 Report Posted September 15, 2015 Good effort by all involved and good for the community at the same time. Window dressing by the Mayor and the local plod. The photo's make it look as tho it was a 'fun day' ..... Instead of hanging around in some gazebo there should obviously be some real time stuff going on there. But I know the budget only extends to the gazebo and the jokey photo's .... Quote
Colin James Posted September 15, 2015 Author Report Posted September 15, 2015 Window dressing by the Mayor and the local plod. The photo's make it look as tho it was a 'fun day' ..... Instead of hanging around in some gazebo there should obviously be some real time stuff going on there. But I know the budget only extends to the gazebo and the jokey photo's .... To be fair all the Councillors and Police got stuck in and I took this opportunity to grab a few photos while they were having some refreshment. It was quite a fun day in all honesty and most definitely worth while. Quote
Jango1969 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Posted September 17, 2015 Pretty sure the photos of the rubbish show a great effort was made by all concerned. Hey my first ever post. Quote
DILLIGAF Posted April 3, 2016 Report Posted April 3, 2016 So a show of hands for this years effort please. It won't be so hard this year either as it was all done last year. Quote
Colin James Posted April 3, 2016 Author Report Posted April 3, 2016 So a show of hands for this years effort please. It won't be so hard this year either as it was all done last year. Yes this needs to be an annual event, its a bit early yet but certainly September time sounds like a plan again. Quote
Roger Posted April 3, 2016 Report Posted April 3, 2016 It won't be so hard this year either as it was all done last year. A bit was missed behind Charles Witts .... Been there five years according to the poster on this website .... Also (pic below) was last month on GWW .... The alternative solutions to the litter chaos on the GWW seem to be proper and regular enforcement, proper and regular litter collection by a Contractor, or do nothing. Or a 4th option which is really cheap. Get a bunch of people together to do the litter picking for free ~ who've got various agenda's which normally involve a Publicity photo shoot to generate a positive vibe for them/organisation or indeed website. A really good result would be for the 4th option to happen and for everyone involved decide to do it again annually as it gives the people involved a warm feeling inside and more photos and more perceived feel good media. And it still happens for free. Quote
Glenda Powell Posted April 3, 2016 Report Posted April 3, 2016 At the risk of getting a minus vote from somebody, unless the council has changed in the last 11 months the rule is no councillor from another ward is allowed to come into someone elses ward with out permission from the council. Also the GWW is part of BBLP contract so they should be keeping the GWW clean and tidy as a part of their job. We the people are paying twice over in our council tax and precept money for what BBLP should be doing. and getting paid for doing it. But good job by the people and police. Quote
Roger Posted April 3, 2016 Report Posted April 3, 2016 unless the council has changed in the last 11 months the rule is no councillor from another ward is allowed to come into someone elses ward with out permission from the council. lol ! Also the GWW is part of BBLP contract so they should be keeping the GWW clean and tidy as a part of their job. We the people are paying twice over in our council tax and precept money for what BBLP should be doing. and getting paid for doing it. I think BBLP get paid to shift the detritis on the GWW but obviously won't go the estra mile if mugs' do it for them. For free! But good job by the people and police. I never saw any pics of any 'Police' litter picking. Just posing for the predicable and trendy photos. I applaud the efforts of the other people who got 'stuck in' .... but I think they're just giving some other organisation an excuse to avoid doing what they are already paid to do .... Quote
DILLIGAF Posted July 30, 2016 Report Posted July 30, 2016 I'm sorry to say that 12m has almost passed us by along with the BB maintenance plan on the GWW! Nothing has been done since we last tackled it. Show of hands for this years effort. As a little incentive, those that participate can invoice BB and the council for services rendered for the day. Quote
Denise Lloyd Posted July 31, 2016 Report Posted July 31, 2016 And naturally you will be paid within 30 days Quote
twowheelsgood Posted July 31, 2016 Report Posted July 31, 2016 And naturally you will be paid within 30 days And refunded part of your Council Tax. Will wages be Balfour Beatty rates or mere human rates? Quote
Adrian symonds Posted August 1, 2016 Report Posted August 1, 2016 At the risk of getting a minus vote from somebody, unless the council has changed in the last 11 months the rule is no councillor from another ward is allowed to come into someone elses ward with out permission from the council. Also the GWW is part of BBLP contract so they should be keeping the GWW clean and tidy as a part of their job. We the people are paying twice over in our council tax and precept money for what BBLP should be doing. and getting paid for doing it. But good job by the people and police. I agree with you, it is not up to the public to go around cleaning rubbish up, this is what we pay the council huge amounts of money for, we pay more each year and get less for it. I know that a lot of the problems are cause by people chucking rubbish on the floor, but it is also caused by over flowing bins that are not emptied. Sadly we are not the the only city like it, seems like the whole country is going to the dogs. Quote
DILLIGAF Posted August 3, 2016 Report Posted August 3, 2016 I'm sorry to say that 12m has almost passed us by along with the BB maintenance plan on the GWW! Nothing has been done since we last tackled it. Show of hands for this years effort. As a little incentive, those that participate can invoice BB and the council for services rendered for the day. Surprise Suprise, this morning a half-hearted attempt at pruning alongside (opposite) the rowing club by BB. No more no less. Just the essential trees and bush encroaching the path. It's a start I suppose. Another triumph by HV Quote
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