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Herefordshire Council By-Election 7th Nov 2013
megilleland replied to El Lukio's topic in Hampton Park and Tupsley
I imagine they cover the word Conservatives with their thumb when they show it to you. -
Grass cutting by Hereford Council could be reduced next year
megilleland replied to megilleland's topic in Open Forum
Roger - Have you seen the photos posted lately on "I told you it would get worse". Notice 8670 views on this thread - is this because most people identify with this problem? -
Herefordshire Council By-Election 7th Nov 2013
megilleland replied to El Lukio's topic in Hampton Park and Tupsley
For information only: Election of a Unitary Councillor for the Tupsley Ward STATEMENT OF PERSONS NOMINATED NOTICE OF ELECTION Election of a Unitary Councillor for the Pontrilas Ward to be held on Thursday, 21st November 2013 -
Herefordshire Council By-Election 7th Nov 2013
megilleland replied to El Lukio's topic in Hampton Park and Tupsley
Is this just a section of a larger pamphlet. Very crafty putting the word Independent on the leaflet - no mention of Conservative. Its going to fool a lot of people. I don't believe him. -
I have often raised the standard of grass cutting on our estates. It is aleady neglected to the point of being an eyesore and useless for recreation purposes. How much are the council going to save on their £200 million contract with Balfour Beatty over the next 10 years. Here is a reminder of the functions they are contracted to undertake. We should expect a reasonable service.
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Everyone happy now Royal Mail has been sold?
megilleland replied to megilleland's topic in Open Forum
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By undervaluing Royal Mail by more than £1 billion this government is as inept as our local council when it comes to dealing with finances. How much money and land have they handed over to developers over the last years?
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Wednesday 9 October 2013 House of Commons - Oral Answers to Questions Cardiff to Manchester Rail Line 7. Jesse Norman (Hereford and South Herefordshire) (Con): What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport about capital investment in the Cardiff to Manchester railway line. [900304] The Secretary of State for Wales (Mr David Jones): I regularly meet my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Transport to discuss rail infrastructure priorities for Wales, and I am meeting him again soon. I will raise the important link that my hon. Friend mentions as part of that discussion. Jesse Norman: The new enterprise zone at Rotherwas in Herefordshire offers a superb opportunity to reopen the rail link to Hereford and establish a parkway station, which would assist local people and the many Welsh people who work in my county. Will the Secretary of State support those plans? Mr Jones: The Herefordshire enterprise zone is extremely important, and my hon. Friend will know that the important thing with rail infrastructure improvement is to build up a coherent business case. I will certainly raise this matter with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Transport when I meet him, and my hon. Friend’s question will form an important part of that business case. Kevin Brennan (Cardiff West) (Lab): May I take this opportunity to support the suggestion from the hon. Member for Hereford and South Herefordshire (Jesse Norman) and to ask the Secretary of State to ensure that he reiterates the importance of the electrification of 9 Oct 2013 : Column 149 the railway line to south Wales from London and of the valley lines? Will he take the opportunity to do that now? Mr Jones: Yes, indeed. The announcement that we made last year is still very much on track, and we are hoping that the link to Swansea will be completed by 2018.
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Councillor Russell B Hamilton to resign from midnight tonight
megilleland replied to megilleland's topic in Open Forum
Who's making the decisions in the Council now, since Cllr Russell B Hamilton resigned? General Overview & Scrutiny Committee Tuesday 1 October 2013 3.30 pm, CANCELLED Public Waste Management Briefing Friday 4 October 2013 - CANCELLED Cabinet Friday 4 October 2013 2.30 pm, CANCELLED Audit and Governance Committee Tuesday 15 October 2013 10.00 am, CANCELLED Cabinet Thursday 17 October 2013 2.00 pm, CANCELLED And we haven't got to the end of the month yet. -
Hereford project announces plans for SAS heritage site
megilleland replied to megilleland's topic in Open Forum
Not much notice for those businesses locally. Meanwhile in the Financial Times today Minutes of the Executive Board are available here: -
Councillor Russell B Hamilton to resign from midnight tonight
megilleland replied to megilleland's topic in Open Forum
A lot of the open space mentioned in the above notice is shown as safeguarded open space on the old UDP and remains in force today. That is until the land deals are arranged behind closed doors and the policies altered to suit the needs. -
Councillor Russell B Hamilton to resign from midnight tonight
megilleland replied to megilleland's topic in Open Forum
That's right the land was transferred not sold to Hereford Housing. However HH tried to put 50 houses on Argyll Rise, but following the efforts of local residents and two public inquiries this was prevented. So the residents and chidren who have enjoyed the green open spaces on Herefordshire estates should just climb on the top of the garage roofs while the land is dug up for more housing and cars. If you want to stimulate some growth why not get some of the local eyesores and tatty car parks in the city developed. Why build more houses with gardens - very few people look after them and keep them tidy. Usually they park their car in the front garden. -
Councillor Russell B Hamilton to resign from midnight tonight
megilleland replied to megilleland's topic in Open Forum
Programme on You and Yours Radio 4 Monday 7 October 2013 - 12 noon Charities with missing accounts; nurses with missing payments; village greens with missing legal protection Further erosion of residents rights to green open space. -
Cycled down Great Western Way today - the problem still hasn't been dealt with.
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In total, the council paid £38.5m to Amey Wye Valley over 2012-13 up from £32m in 2011/12. You can see the increased spend is due to filling in potholes. (laugh)
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I've highlighted the City links for information.
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Councillor Russell B Hamilton to resign from midnight tonight
megilleland replied to megilleland's topic in Open Forum
Was this the Vortex passed to Herefordshire Housing for nothing. Remember in 2002 Hereford Council passed over numerous parcels of land to Herefordshire Housing who now see these as potential building sites, removing open green spaces for local residents and their children to enjoy. Here is the list transferred for nought. -
Councillor Russell B Hamilton to resign from midnight tonight
megilleland replied to megilleland's topic in Open Forum
The council has since June 2013 listed in its monthly contracts and expenditure redacted expenses to the value of £2,628,105.85. Not much transparency here. Why now? -
Councillor Russell B Hamilton to resign from midnight tonight
megilleland replied to megilleland's topic in Open Forum
Well there is plenty to get your teeth into here. Just about covers everything that could go wrong! -
Councillor Russell B Hamilton to resign from midnight tonight
megilleland replied to megilleland's topic in Open Forum
Russell B Hamilton claims “self-serving, ill directed and frankly appalling†behaviour of other members convinced him to go 2:04pm Tuesday 1st October 2013 in News By Bill Tanner THE councillor with the county’s future in his hands has called it quits - with immediate effect - claiming the “self-serving, ill directed and frankly appalling†behaviour of other members convinced him to go. Councillor Russell B Hamilton resigns today as ward member for Pontrilas and cabinet member for environment, housing and planning, saying: “Those remaining should not have their reputations damaged by those that, in my view, are not fit to hold office,†In an extensive resignation letter seen by the Hereford Times, Coun Hamilton singles out “the same small group of offenders†for everything from unsubstantiated allegations to “aggressive, rude and gutter level†remarks. Those same members, said Coun Hamilton, have a reputation for treating council staff in a “disrespectful and bullying†way . “I believe that in Herefordshire the group of councillors who are the subject of my concerns are unable to have an open and balanced discussion. Their starting point is always that you are wrong because you are part of the administration - in my view they are simply wreckers,†he said. Other issues raised in the letter include the “lack of reality†amongst some councillors over the council’s financial position and the inability of the existing standards process to deal with improper behaviour by members. “Councillors must set an example for their communities and for council staff alike. Sadly, however, the offenders continually try to appear as if they have the moral high ground and, in my opinion, consistently demonstrate a different set of standards, values, ethics and interpretation of what it means to maintain high standards and dignity towards others,†said Coun Hamilton. “For me to continue in a system with some people who, in my opinion, are not worthy to hold public office and that does not have a standards regime that has the ability to deal with improper conduct is impossible,†he said. In stepping down, Coun Hamilton hoped his decision would start debate on what it means to be an elected representative. “It is clear to me that, for the most part, the majority of people understand the real issues and challenges, are frustrated by the time it takes to get things done and want the council to get on and address them,†he said. Elected to the council just over two years ago, Coun Hamilton, in his cabinet role, had the primary responsibility for the council’s core strategy plan dictating development patterns - including house and road building - in the county up to 2031. That plan pitches 16,500 new homes, a western bypass for Hereford, and around 148 hectares of land being opened up for business expansion. Council leader Councillor Tony Johnson said he was “saddened†at Coun Hamilton’s decision. “He is without doubt the hardest working councillor serving at present. I think it is unlikely that the people of Herefordshire will ever understand the difference he has made for them over the past few years. “At a personal level he has been a great friend not just to me but to the officers with whom he has worked. His dedication and friendship will be missed,†said Coun Johnson. Plans are already being drawn up for a by-election in Pontrilas with another by-election due in Tupsley after the recent resignation of Councillor Alex Hempton-Smith. -
How about getting some ideas of what needs exposing - I'll kick off Public eyesores (litter, fly tipping, grass cutting) Hereford Council - issues and agendas, transparency, politics Hereford City Council - issues and agendas Traffic issues - Link Road, Bypass, traffic lights Retail issues - Old Livestock Market, High Town Health service issues Housing Associations
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Councillor Russell B Hamilton to resign from midnight tonight
megilleland replied to megilleland's topic in Open Forum
The last election result: Herefordshire Council ELECTION OF A COUNCILLOR FOR THE PONTRILAS WARD Thursday 5th May 2011 HAMILTON, RUSSELL BRUCE 728 (Elected) Local Conservatives GODDING, ELAINE CHRISTINE 515 Independent PETER JOHN 337 It's OUR County (Herefordshire) We need to just put up one independent and its in the bag. More than that just splits the vote. -
From the Hereford Times today: Councillor Russell B Hamilton to resign from midnight tonight 4:42pm Monday 30th September 2013 in News By Bill Tanner THE councillor with the county’s future in his hands has called it quits – with immediate effect. Herefordshire Council has just confirmed that Councillor Russell B Hamilton, cabinet member for environment, housing and planning, will resign as both a cabinet member and ward councillor from midnight tonight. Rumours of Coun Hamilton’s decision started circulating the council’s Brockington HQ last Friday. In his cabinet role, Coun Hamilton was responsible for the council’s core strategy plan dictating development patterns - including house and road building - in the county up to 2031. That plan pitches 16,500 new homes, a western bypass for Hereford, and around 148 hectares of land being opened up for business expansion. Council leader Councillor Tony Johnson said he was “saddened†at Coun Hamilton’s decision. “He is without doubt the hardest working councillor serving at present. I think it is unlikely that the people of Herefordshire will ever understand the difference he has made for them over the past few years. “At a personal level he has been a great friend not just to me but to the officers with whom he has worked. His dedication and friendship will be missed,†said Coun Johnson. Plans are already being drawn up for a by-election in Pontrilas.
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Hereford project announces plans for SAS heritage site
megilleland replied to megilleland's topic in Open Forum
I didn't think it was meant for tourism projects. No mention of tourism here. Where will the rest come from. There isn't enough money to keep the toilets open. Maybe this is part of the Ministry of Defence study which sets out how to sell wars to the public. -
I thought the aim of the Enterprise Zone was to attract businesses which will create thousands of jobs.