Hereford Voice

Leader of Herefordshire Council strives for continuity across the Cabinet portfolios Councillor Jonathan Lester, Leader of Herefordshire Council, has announced changes to Cabinet and support members today. The Leader will continue to direct the council’s corporate policy and strategy and have overall budget responsibility. Councillor Roger Phillips will support the Leader’s national relationships, such as with the Local Government Association and County Council Network. Councillor Tony Johnson will support the Leader’s regional relationships, such as with the Midlands Engine. Councillor Nigel Shaw will step up to Deputy Leader and represent the Leader of the Council in his absence. This will be in addition to his role as Cabinet Member for Finance, Housing and Corporate Services with a breadth of responsibility from leading the revenue and capital budget setting process, to wide-ranging corporate issues such as legal and democratic services, human resources and health and safety. The Cabinet Member for Young People and Children’s Wellbeing will be Councillor Elissa Swinglehurst, who will focus on her responsibility for children and young people’s wellbeing, safeguarding, education and attainment. Councillor David Harlow will continue as Cabinet Member for Economy and Communications with a focus on economic development and regeneration, and will now be supported by Councillor Jon Johnson. Councillor Jonathan Lester, Leader of Herefordshire Council, said: The full list of Cabinet Members and their support members as of 13 March 2018: Councillor Jonathan Lester Leader of the Council / Corporate strategy and budget National external liaison support: Councillor Roger Phillips Regional external liaison support: Councillor Tony Johnson Councillor Nigel Shaw Deputy Leader / Finance, housing and corporate services Councillor Harry Bramer Contracts and assets Councillor David Harlow Economy and communications Economy and communications support member: Councillor Jon Johnson Councillor Paul Rone Health and wellbeing Councillor Philip Price Infrastructure Councillor Barry Durkin Transport and regulatory services Councillor Elissa Swinglehurst Young people and children’s wellbeing Young people and children’s wellbeing support member: Councillor Jenny Hyde

We have a winner, congratulations to Gareth 'Rusty' Thompson.

Walked past on the weekend. They have painted the outside of the building and cleared everything inside, so they are getting on with the work. It will be good to see this place open with new life again.

Car parking for 38 cars inc 8 disabled bays

Planning permission has been approved (with conditions) for a 65 bedroom Premier Inn hotel with ancillary restaurant, car park and associated works in Blackfriars Street Hereford. Once complete the hotel will employ around 25 people. Application P174776/F

Asda Hereford is open 24 hours (restricted) Most Asda supermarkets that open 24 hours are licensed for 24 hour alcohol sales but there are a number of 24 hour Asda supermarkets across the country that are not licensed to sell alcohol all night. There are also some Asda stores with licences to sell alcohol 24 hours that don’t sell alcohol at night due to Asda company policy (even though they have 24hr alcohol licences) – these stores are usually located in city centres and areas where there may have historically been problems with late night antisocial behaviour. Hereford opening times... Monday Opens at 7am Tuesday 24 hours Wednesday 24 hours Thursday 24 hours Friday 24 hours Saturday Closes at 10pm Sunday 11am - 5pm

Think about your parking in case of an emergency. This can mean no help for you! Think before you park! Are you blocking a route for an emergency services vehicle? Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service #NoWayThru

Asda is currently investing in a multi-million pound revamp to improve facilities for shoppers in their Hereford store. This will include the removal of over 7 checkouts to make way for self scanning facilities and a new look 'Fish & tips' counter. Kids eat for FREE in the in-store café (subject to conditions) Plus a lot more besides, completion is scheduled for May 2018

We are friends with the guys over at YH and we understand their reasons. We were approached directly and a request was made to us to make an appeal via our portal, which we did. The good news that everyone was hoping for has been realised because Bob Gallier has now been found safe and well, which was the only immediate concern here.

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UPDATE: Thank you to everyone, good news to report is that Bob Gallier has been found dafe and well.

UPDATE: Thank you to everyone, good news to report is that Bob Gallier has been found dafe and well. There are concerns for the safety and whereabouts of Hereford motorcycle legend and businessman Bob Gallier. Tonight there are growing concerns for Mr Gallier, at 19:00 Bob Gallier walked out of Hereford hospital with no phone, possibly no wallet. He is in a distressed mental state. If anyone knows of his whereabouts or has seen him this evening please contact Hereford Police. Bob Gallier speaking last week said he is “cut to pieces” following a court order recently that his business has to close. Mr Gallier has been forced to sell his property in Berrington Street as well as the vast stock of bikes and accessories as part of a divorce settlement. Mr Gallier said the decision has caused him great distress. Last weekend he was treated in Hereford County Hospital’s trauma unit, and Mr Gallier admitted he had been on “suicide watch”. He opened his motorbike shop in Bastion Mews in 1968 before moving to East Street and finally to the current location in Berrington Street in 1976.