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Nigel Farage first speech post-Brexit vote in the EU parliament: You're not laughing now. One man talking sense while hundreds in our two main political parties argue among themselves.

Spain go to the elections today as they failed to get a ruling government last year. I imagine there will be further upset for the EU as our Brexit vote will greatly influence their result and weaken the EU's grip on the ordinary person. Interesting times ahead.

Some sad people on the internet after the Referendum. If they don't like the referendum result you need to start a petition! At least the young have suddenly realised that if you want to change something they willl need to get out and vote - not moan afterwards when the result has been declared. Hopefully we will see more youngsters voting in the future local elections and general elections. I think all people should vote at elections even if it means marking that you abstain on the ballot paper.

It should be kept as a reminder of the cuts this council has put in place over the last years. It doesn't look very pretty, just brutal.

We should be able to run our own country and elect or dismiss our own politicians as we see fit. Remaining in the EU we shall have to finance the un-elected bureaucrats ambitions for a EU tax system which will make the council tax look like pocket money and a new EU army/state police force which will replace our deliberately run down country's armed forces, to keep us all in check. I prefer we are in control of our own affairs and will VOTE OUT. Whatever happens I am expecting a rigged result. On my postal rounds most people are voting out. The ones remaining in I could count on two hands. So there must be a silent majority out there waiting to come out of the woodwork on Cameron's command.

Noticed tonight that the large willow tree on the roundabout has been chopped down and all that remains is a pile of logs. Anyone know why? This is in a conservation area isn't it? Could the Highways Agency be making plans to alter the road layout and add more traffic lights? With the high traffic pollution in this area the tree would have been absorbing much of it and doing a lot of good.

Coincidentally The Derby Arena which incorporates a velodrome was featured on Central News tonight in connection with British cycling team training there. However at £28 million pounds to build it's a bit out of reach for Hereford. Some videos here: A taste of the action at the Derby Revolution Bradley Wiggins Team GB at Derby Velodrome

Here in Beverley the council removed a roundabout and installed traffic lights. They obviously visited Hereford and the Belmont roundabout to get ideas to improve traffic flows. Sounds familiar.

In the council's Performance & Budget report it lists significant corporate risks. This one is still ticking in the background and no doubt will blow up in their face, leaving us with more money to find to bail them out. I don't think the Council's reputation can be damaged any further. It is already at an all time low and is losing respect daily with the release of more dodgy dealings like planning and finance. People are leaving or being pushed off a sinking ship.

The Referendum Game This song with its catchy jingle, takes a light-hearted look at the forthcoming referendum and encourages people to vote. This is a private initiative. There are no connections to any political parties or organisations. Made me chuckle.

Hereford Times Letters 8th June 2016 Well said.

I agree with you Cambo. I believe Cameron with his government's policies, backed by the UK press and media is a traitor only looking after the ultra wealthy. In Great Britain the richest 10% of households hold 45% of all wealth. The poorest 50%, by contrast, own just 8.7%. That's the outcome of Cameron's "We are all in this together" policies. In the debate last night, David Cameron suggested: Voters preparing to back a Brexit are “quittersâ€, “little Englanders†and do not love Britain, . The Prime Minister said that Britain is a nation of “fighters†who should take on the EU rather than vote to leave. Note the divide and rule strategy again.

I thought Nigel held more than his own, bearing in mind the constant attack by the EU funded academic and professional plants in the audience. Having said that Cameron is also on the receiving end of ordinary people's concerns at a personal level. Banks, corporations and restrictive professional association/bodies have little in common with the patriotic citizen, rather more than protecting themselves in their counting houses and milking us dry.

Glenda I see you were out this afternoon trying to get the masses motivated for the Referendum. Should be a good night tonight with Farage and Cameron going at it head to head, and I shall still be voting OUT. Remember if we can't run our own country and make our own laws there will be no point in calling yourself British. ITV Tuesday 7th June - 9pm to 10pm David Cameron wants Britain to remain in the European Union, while Nigel Farage has been campaigning for Britain to leave the EU for more than 20 years. Julie Etchingham presents as they answer questions from a studio audience of up to 200 people, live from a London location.

Some things haven't changed regarding Herefordshire Council. Remember this from 2013? Simon Brown highlighted the twisting and turning to keep matters out of the public gaze. Misconduct in public office is an offence at common law triable only on indictment. It carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. It is an offence confined to those who are public office holders and is committed when the office holder acts (or fails to act) in a way that constitutes a breach of the duties of that office. The Court of Appeal has made it clear that the offence should be strictly confined. It can raise complex and sometimes sensitive issues. Prosecutors should therefore consider seeking the advice of the Principal Legal Advisor to resolve any uncertainty as to whether it would be appropriate to bring a prosecution for such an offence. A matter was raised last year: There is a lot of emphasis on an authorities monitoring officer bringing attention to misdemeanors carried out within a council, but who reports a monitoring officer should he or she be the misdemeanor. and can the law successfully prosecute the individual as an employee, or as Simon Brown says by creating arms length companies and persons having an interest in them, protects individuals from any prosecution as you can't get information to assist a case. It all seems a matter of ensuring one covers all tracks when things go pear shape. The public deserve to know who their proper council monitoring officer is, as I believe we expect 100% commitment from those paid out of the public purse.

COUNCILLORS’ ALLOWANCES SCHEME Cabinet member support team An allowance is payable for these posts up to 50% of the band 2 allowance (cabinet members allowance £11,750) subject to the total budget currently allocated for individual cabinet members not being exceeded. Allowance up to £5,875 also Information about Herefordshire Council's Constitution All major councils are required by law to prepare and keep an up to date constitution. The constitution explains and regulates how the council operates, how decisions are made and the procedures which are followed to ensure that these are efficient, transparent and accountable to local people. I see the council have put out information regarding their constitution yesterday and updated various aspects of it. It would be a good job if all councillors and the public made themselves aware of its contents.

Hello Glenda. Fly tipping removed yesterday. Lamp post cover still not replaced.

Not very attractive is it. As pointed out by twowheelsgood the council have a knack of running down and blighting areas so that they become derelict and no go areas. The council are hoping to become a City of Culture (should be City of Clutter) and a winner in the Britain in Bloom (should be Britain Down and Out ). If it wasn't for the volunteers this city would be a shanty town.

Three more photos in the same area above:

Pictures taken today 2nd June 2016. As we appear to have a mattress theme running throught this post I thought I could contribute to it with this compilation of photos. All this rubbish is within 20 yards of each other behind the electricity sub station at Sherborne Close. The lampost cover was reported missing through the council website on 8th May and is still waiting to be replaced. The place is a disgrace. The black bags have been left again by the dustmen and have lain here for 2 weeks. Delivering the post in Hay on Wye I can say that the street cleaning and waste collection in the town is way ahead of Hereford's approach. They have had workmen out spraying weeds along the roadside kerbs prior to the Literary Festival.

£3.35 million should keep the council, consultants and Balfour Beatty happy for a little bit longer.

It's their country - they can decide. Become a full member of the EU and bureaucrats will always tell us what we can do. EU brexit initially hinges on national democratic control. If this is lost nothing else matters.

Must be tiring shafting us every day!

Well worth a watch. More information here than the politicians are going to tell you. Brexit: The Movie - Spread it across Facebook, Twitter, and promote it in your area - let's vote to LEAVE the EU on the 23rd June. Their website is here.

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