Colin James

I have added a few photographs above and here are a couple of videos that I took this morning.

It will be two years since this post was taken out and still nothing has been done! I have again today reported this through the Herefordshire Council's 'Report It' section as you can see. I wonder if this will get things moving?

I added a few filters to the above photo

The Oval toilets were finally demolished early this morning, I managed to take a few photographs and video

Hereford Library will reopen on Tuesday 31 January 2017 following the phase one completion of building work at Broad Street. Further work on the development of the building will follow. Customers can look forward to a refreshed ground floor interior, including new meeting rooms and accessible public toilets. The county library will also welcome WISH (Wellbeing Information and Signposting for Herefordshire) which will operate from the main library when it reopens. The temporary library at Hereford Town Hall will close on Saturday 21 January to enable the move back to Broad Street. Customers can use the Town Hall drop box to return library items during the period of closure.

Hereford's Black & White House also known as The Old House is due for a refurbishment, once complete the new name will be Black and White House museum but which name do you prefer to use? Please vote

The Old House House Hereford is having a refurbishment. The beautiful 400-year-old Old House in Hereford will be undergoing a short period of refurbishment in 2017. It will temporarily close from 31 January before re-opening on 1 April as the Black and White House museum. Instagram | Hereford Voice Situated in the heart of Hereford, the museum is a remarkably well preserved example of a 17th Century timber-framed building, surrounded by the commercial centre of the city. Since 1929 the museum has given visitors to the county a fascinating insight into daily life in Jacobean times. Once the building re-opens as the Black and White House museum, visitors will be treated to new exciting displays, activities and a new shop with attractive merchandising.

This is Cllr Chris Chappell's ward and I have sent him a pm, so hopefully he will come back to me or respond within this thread, failing that, we will have to make a bit more noise I guess.

I have added a photograph to the first post and here is another of the kiddies play area which is clearly in desperate need o some TLC, as well as being dangerous.

Hi Slim, yes I found your original topic here posted in July 2015. This was Cllr Chris Chappell's reply to you: Clearly this play area has not been inspected on a regular basis as Chris has suggested because it has been 17 months since you first reported this to him and it appears that NOTHING has been done about it. I have sent Chris a pm tonight.

Is it all damaged? I will try and take some photographs this week

I read the ht article which claims that since HBID starring counting at the beginning of 2016 there are now 44 empty shops. My response to the discussion on the ht website is as follows:

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our members for their continued support and wish you all a safe and Happy New Year 2017. Colin

Body found in search for missing Hereford woman A body has been found as part of a search for missing Hereford woman Terri Webb. The body was discovered in the river near Hampton Park Road, Herefordshire at approximately 12pm yesterday (Tuesday 27 December). Terri Webb, aged 39, was last seen on 19 November near to the Aldi store on the edge of Hereford city centre. Formal identification has not yet taken place but the body is believed to be that of 39 year-old Terri Webb. Her family have been informed. A file is being prepared for the coroner. We would like to thank the media and the public for their help in sharing an earlier appeal.

I have just returned from a Christmas holiday in Poland so I was n out around on the day they were delivered and installed but fantastic work Adrian, thank you to Neil and Derek too. We needed these only last night.

Extended lease for Hereford FC. Herefordshire Council and Hereford Football Club have negotiated an extended lease term which will assure Hereford FC’s tenancy for a minimum of 10 years from the commencement date. The club’s stadium and surrounding area continue to improve following the opening of the new shopping development and the construction of the new City Link Road. There is also an opportunity for the redevelopment of the Blackfriars Terrace end, as part of the proposed ‘Urban Village’ project. This would mean a new spectator stand and facilities, alongside other retail outlets, and would see the stadium being returned to four sides.

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Nigel Farage tweeted yesterday, 'Terrible news from Berlin but no surprise. Events like this will be the Merkel legacy. ​Jo Cox's husband replied, "Blaming politicians for the actions of extremists? That's a slippery slope Nigel" My response to Mr Cox, thats like saying, "The zookeeper let the lions out of their cage in the zoo & these lions killed people but it is not the zookeeper fault eh?"

Last time I went there must of been 30 odd years ago, to a wedding, never been there since.

This is very sad, it appears that the Polish owned lorry was hijacked and the driver killed before this terrible incident took place at the German Christmas Market. Apparently the lorry had a huge cargo of steel. I have to agree with the previous comments, Anglea Merkel definately opened pandoras box letting so many people into Germany and Europe.

Plans have been submitted to convert How Caple Grange Hotel into a boarding house for Hereford Cathedral School. The planning application to convert the former military barracks and council records office in Harold Street Hereford were refused earlier this week by Hereford planners however, a new planning application has now been submitted for change of use of an existing Georgian Country House Hotel (C1 Hotels) to a boarding house for Hereford Cathedral School (C2 Residential Institutions). How Caple Grange Hotel A Georgian Country House Hotel, 15,000 sq ft, set in over five acres of gardens and grounds could become a new boarding house for Hereford's Cathedral School if plans are passed. Planning Application P163850/F Remember where you heard it first!

Plans have been submitted for change of use of the ground floor below the Travelodge, from a public house (Class A4) to gym (Class D2) use. (formally restaurant) Security We are private club open to members only The club is locked at all times, with secure door access only via a unique member ID card Less than 1% of our members workout after 11:00pm and before 5:00am We install and monitor at least 16 surveillance cameras covering all internal and external areas of the facility Duress alarm systems are installed in every club including wearable pendant alarms and hard wired duress alarms that dial direct to a live emergency services operator and are connected by 2-way voice Entry is via an electronic security tag that holds of of the member's information and is recorded in our computer system as well as our security monitoring system every time it is used. The doors are locked 24 hours a day and all members must swipe in even during club staffed hours Sound + Lighting ​We engage regularly sound and acoustic consulting services when working with council during planning applications - example Noise Impact Assessments available on request Considerable effect is placed in taking account of importance of location and type of A/c units, plus flooring and suspended ceiling solutions that mitigate sound and vibration levels Lighting is sensor operated and will automatically turn off when no members are active in the club Lighting levels of 320 LUX Snap Fitness Website See planning application P163878/F here Landlord Pack PDF Misc.pdf Remember where you heard it first!

Christie & Co website details on the Green Dragon Hotel: At a glance 83 en suite letting bedrooms Bar (30) Lounge (50) Restaurant (120) Ballroom (200), 5 conference rooms (190) T/O £1,268,710, £365,863 adjusted profit 7 offices with PP for conversion 7 staff bedrooms, 2 bedroom staff flat. EPC exempt

Here are a few more I took recently. Hereford Cathedral during Autumn Sunset over the river wye in Hereford

Thanks for the kind invitation Nick, it was an honour to attend and to see you all, good evening and the singing wasn't bad either lol