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Percept - the mental result or product of perceiving, as distinguished from the act of perceiving; an impression or sensation of something perceived. Does this mean that although the shops are empty - they really are not? So how many shops have to be empty so that we do not perceive them?

So what if you use a dustbin already?

A picture (or film) worth a thousand words. Nicely done.

The increased space will be used, in part, to house small, creative businesses in a bid to keep the lights on at the Courtyard after council funding ends in 2016.

A long time since anyone commented on the situation in the town centre. My impression is that it is a lot worse. Paul Bothamley, Chairman of Hereford Civic Society and his article in the Hereford Times (September 25th p3) pointed out that almost one in three shops in Hereford City Centre stands empty this week. Fourteen of the 47 stores in High Town and St Peters Street are vacant leading to calls for urgent and definite action. The article covered comments he made about the effect the OLM was having on High Town, the better use of High Town for events and creating a "grand square" similiar to many european cities. However John Jones, Chairman of BID and Mike Ashton from the County Chamber of Commerce tend to disagree on blaming the OLM for the downturn in High Town, saying that there is a lot going for High Town. John Jones says "The overall vacancy rate is a lot lower than the rest of the country" and Mike Ashton stating "That footfall has increased exponentially in High Towh and St Peters Street since the new development opened" No one mentioned the burnt out buildings.

Saturday 4 October 2014 in Hereford Times News by Adam Knight Good to see more culture on the agenda.

Bearing in mind these comments were made in 2005! Some interesting points made here in the past about an Integrated transport interchange for Hereford. This would allow the fire station to relocate to Commercial Road site if these plans had been adopted. HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL HEREFORDSHIRE UNITARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN REPORT ON OBJECTIONS SECTION 8 - TRANSPORT Inspector's Reasoning and Conclusions Integrated transport interchange for Hereford – 635, 830, 1113, 1185, 1361 8.3.2 In my opinion, there is a lack of clear vision regarding future provision for public transport in Hereford city centre. I am left wondering what sort of new facilities are called for and where they would be located. In this regard, there is even a lack of unanimity in documents that have informed the UDP. To my mind, a firm public transport strategy is still outstanding. 8.3.3 I can see the initial attraction of concentrating new facilities at the railway station. However, this is a location that is removed from the main destination of the majority of bus passengers. Further, from what I saw of the site, I would say that there are severe physical limitations on what could be achieved without major disruption. In the future, I would expect some sort of enhanced provision for buses; also good integration between buses serving the railway station and those serving the heart of the city. However, much of this could be achieved under the general provisions of Policy T1 or without reference to the development plan. 8.3.4 As to the identification of a site for a main bus interchange, the Plan refers to a number of possibilities. One of these is the livestock market site. In that there could be opportunities arising out of the comprehensive redevelopment of this area, and its funding, it seems sensible to me to flag up this possibility. I note, however, that there is no obligation to provide an interchange at this location. At the same time, other possibilities can be identified. These include Blueschool Street / Newmarket Street. Again, it seems sensible to refer to candidate sites. 8.3.5 I conclude that it would have been better to include a specific proposal for a bus interchange in an optimum location. However, given uncertainties about implementation of redevelopment proposals, lack of consensus amongst interested parties and the absence of a firm public transport strategy, I consider that the flexibility afforded by the Plan is the way forward. To this extent, no modification of the Plan is necessary. 10 years on and the council are still waiting for the bus!

Another piece here by Robert Reich highlighting Why the Economy is Still Failing Most Americans and is applicable here. I like how he simply gets the point across. It's well worth watching his lectures on Youtube.

Come along Flamboyant keep up to speed - you're not checking out the earlier posts. I put this up on 1st October here, but I think it should be included on every post, especially the Fire Station application.

The Truth about Betting Shops and Gaming Machines – ABB submission to DCMS Triennial Review April 2013 This lot say there is nothing to worry about, but I think I will keep my money in my pocket. The last time I was in an arcade was on a pier on the south coast.

The planning statement is a good read. They also own the amusement centre in Eign Gate/Eign Street.

Puts things in perspective. Interesting to note that the NO2 figures tend to rise each month up to November and December they being the worst. Pretty nasty stuff Nitrogen oxides are formed during high temperature combustion processes from the oxidation of nitrogen in the air or fuel. The principal source of nitrogen oxides, nitric oxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2), collectively known as NOx, is road traffic, which is responsible for approximately half the emissions in Europe. NO and NO2 concentrations are therefore greatest in urban areas where traffic is heaviest. Other important sources are power stations, heating plant and industrial processes. Nitrogen oxides are released into the atmosphere mainly in the form of NO, which is then readily oxidised to NO2 by reaction with ozone. Elevated levels of NOx occur in urban environments under stable meteorological conditions, when the air mass is unable to disperse. Nitrogen dioxide has a variety of environmental and health impacts. It is a respiratory irritant may exacerbate asthma and possibly increase susceptibility to infections. In the presence of sunlight, it reacts with hydrocarbons to produce photochemical pollutants such as ozone. In addition, nitrogen oxides have a lifetime of approximately 1-day with respect to conversion to nitric acid. This nitric acid is in turn removed from the atmosphere by direct deposition to the ground, or transfer to aqueous droplets (e.g. cloud or rainwater), thereby contributing to acid deposition. In table 3 - Action Number 1 * Possible relocation of buses from the city centre Tesco bus station This would be a good idea and relocate all the bus stations to the railway station as a transport hub. No stationary buses with engines running in town.

List of planning public notices affecting the city It is a legal requirement for the council to give public notice of certain types of planning application and other planning matters by the display of an advert in a local newspaper. If you wish to comment, please follow the advice contained in the notice. The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2010 Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, Sections 67 & 73 Application Types: P - Planning permission L - Listed Building Consent SL - Affecting the setting of a Listed Building AC - Affecting a Conservation Area D - Not in accordance with the provisions of the Development Plan RW - Affecting a public right of way T - For a telecommunications mast 2nd October 2014 P142851/F - AC Change of use from retail (A1) to amusement centre (Sui Generis). Ground and Basement Floors, 46 Commercial Street, Hereford, P142856/L – L SL AC Take down and rebuild two chimneys on Old Deanery roof, structural repairs to chimney breasts. Hereford Cathedral School, The Old Deanery, Cathedral Close, Hereford If you wish to make representations or comments you can during the period of 21 days beginning with the date of the publication of this notice quoting the relevant number: By the Website: Using the online comment form By e-mail to: planning_enquiries@herefordshire.gov.uk By post to: - Planning Services, PO Box 230, Hereford, HR1 2ZB ANDREW ASHCROFT (Assistant Director)

Have a listen to this and enjoy before Theresa May bans it. Only put up a day ago and already 587,000 views and 20,180 likes and only 192 dislikes. Is this a forecast of voters intentions? Cassetteboy - Cameron's Conference Rap Set to Eminem’s 2002 track 'Lose Yourself', the rap slices together moments from the Prime Minister’s party speeches over the years. It was released the day a new EU law came into effect which allows comedians to splice together or parody other people’s work without risking legal action. The Cassetteboy team wrote under the video, which has already been watched over 200,000,: “Seriously though Dave, thanks for legalising parody videos.â€

Wednesday 1 October 2014 in Hereford Times by Bill Tanner

Transport Managers comments entered under representations, but nothing to read. Does that mean they have no objection or is something missing?

This where the site is in relation to the link road.

Is this the only way they can keep Bobby quiet? Theresa May said: "That although extremists were dangerous, they remained a small minority. “We know the overwhelming majority of British people want to be free – free from danger, free from fear, free from prejudice, free from discrimination, free to practise their religion, free to observe their cultures and traditions, free to dress as they like, free to be educated as they choose, free to work where they wish, free to live with whom they love, free to raise their families as they see fit, free to get on with their lives." Ah, but not free from the Conservatives or Politics.

Anyone listen to Theresa May's dictat today at the Tory Conference. Looks like we are heading for a police state. They've got to stay in power somehow.

Rich people are those who have accountants and financial consultants who tell them what to do with their money, These people do not personally worry about day to day budgeting to get by. When alarm bells ring their advisors have contingency plans to mitigate any loss or financial disaster by switching from one "investment" to another.

THE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR MEMBERS AND CO-OPTED MEMBERS VIII. Duties in respect of the Authority’s Standards Panel, Audit and Governance Committee and the Monitoring Officer 15. The application and guidance on the application of this Code shall be a matter for the Authority and for the Authority’s Standards Panel, Audit and Governance Committee and, as appropriate, the Monitoring Officer, acting in accordance with their terms of reference. 16. Members shall co-operate, at all stages, with any investigation into their conduct by or under the authority of those persons and shall not seek to intimidate or attempt to intimidate any person who is or is likely to be a complainant, a witness or involved in the administration of any investigation or proceedings in relation to an allegation that a member has failed to comply with his or her authority’s code of conduct. 17. No Member shall lobby a member of the Authority’s Standards Panel or Audit and Governance Committee in a manner calculated or intended to influence their consideration of acomplaint of a breach of this Code otherwise than in accordance with the arrangements laid down by the Authority. So is the Monitoring Officer acting on his own without the co-operation of council members? General Overview & Scrutiny Committee Purpose of this Committee The purpose of this Committee is to ensure the accountability and transparency of the Council’s decision making process. The principal roles of Overview & Scrutiny Committees are to: * Help in developing Council policy; * Probe, investigate, test the options and ask the difficult questions before and after decisions are taken; * Look in more detail at areas of concern which may have been raised by the Cabinet itself, by other Councillors or by members of the public; * “call-in†decisions – this is a statutory power which gives Scrutiny Committees the right to place a decision on hold pending further scrutiny; * Review performance of the Council; and * Undertake external scrutiny work engaging partners and the public. Looks like councillors should know what is going on if they are doing a proper job.

Hereford Times: Tuesday 30 September 2014 in News by Bill Tanner

Monday 29 September 2014 in Hereford Times News by Bill Tanner Too many parties are only going to split the vote against the Conservatives majority. I wonder who UKIP will choose now?

I know what you mean Ubique. My get up and go has got up and gone.

Councils always request comments within a time limit (usually within 21 days of notification), but in practice they will take into account any representations received before the application is actually determined. So it is not too late to comment provided a planning permission has not actually been issued. On the other hand, it is obviously best to make your views known as early as possible. More useful information on this site concerning planning law and processes.