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Afternoon Ubique! I trust all is well with you?? HT are remarkably slow updating on this story aren't they??

Blimey! You are speedy Colin! Thanks again for updating us!

Thanks for posting this information Colin, a very quick update indeed. Once again, we have much to thank our emergency services for. They are always there when we need them the most.

Great post Jim- succinct, and to the point!

Nooooo Flam! You haven't! T'is you who is confused this time my friend!!

Horses held.......!

Thanks for the words of wisdom Oh great one - a glorious mix of 'Allo 'Allo and The Karate Kid,fabulous! Seriously though,its fine if I post on the other halfs notepad thing,its the laptop I have a problem with! I don't care - I am an individual and my font is a reflection of my personality!

Sanity is on a sliding scale - we're all on there to one degree or another! This font thing is driving me nuts now!!!

We had a near miss here yesterday, because some fool swung across and cut us up......I was so cross, I shouted "You Wally!" That's very strong language for me!

God forbid Biomech!! That thought would never cross my mind!!!

You've fought a good and honest campaign - all at IOC should give themselves a pat on the back. I truly feel that the way politics is conducted in Hereford is on the cusp of changing for the better! Once again, I apologise for the font thing, this computer has a mind of it's own.....!

That's what I like, a common sense solution to a problem, that's put into action quickly! No messing, no fuss, just sorted! Well done, and thanks for posting the email!

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC NEWS! I ACTUALLY DREAMT ABOUT THIS LAST NIGHT! I WISH JON NORRIS EVERY SUCCESS, AND A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO IOC! THIS HAS GOT TO BE THE START OF SOMETHING BETTER!!!!

Oh Lordy! I can't stand the suspense...

Well done Jim indeed! This would appear to be one of those rare victories for common sense we must all ring this date on our calendar's, to remind ourselves that just occasionally, it CAN happen! And Colin, I appluade your determination to try to improve our traffic issues - so a big "Thanks" to you as well !!

You are not dim Flam! This very subject was debated over at HT, following a letter sent in by one of them! Independants are exactly that - independent! That's all lovely and great to a certain point,but they seem to lack any sort of cohesion PRECISELY because they are Independent!!

Hi Flam, You are braver than me! I have been chewing my nails,and rolling fags - which I have meant to have given up and been too nervous to ask! When does polling end? It's usually about 10.00pm isn't it? And then the count,which in all probability shouldn't take long...another few hours,and we should know.One way or the other....

Morning Flam, IF they can come together, we could have the best of both worlds, but I'm just not sure that will happen.As I said on another thread, to cherry pick the best of them all for the good of the county, that would be the best solution to me, but the Power Shower we have at the moment, won't let that happen - at least not at the moment!

Hi Flam! Just read your post! But we have been here before haven't we? Asking them to work together, and for whatever reason it doesn't happen.I, like you have always said its the person that counts. They have to have integrity, honesty,be able to put the needs of us ahead of their own agendas.....I am with you on that. That's the frustrating thing, there are councillors who tick all those boxes in every party.....but they are NOT the ones making the powerful decisions! That's why we need an organised group like IOC, who can make a real challenge. And I have to say, of all the councillors who come on these forums, IOC are the most willing to engage - certaintly on HT anyway!

Time will tell indeed Glenda! And that time is fast approaching! I hope you have seen from other posts, that I hold the work you do in your role in high regard, this isn't personal - its about what's best for Hereford, and ensuring we have a future!

Ooops, got that the wrong way around! I wanted Glenda's quote first, followed by my comment! I'll learn.....it just takes me a little longer than everybody else!

You don't always need to make popular decisions - you need to make the right ones! And ask the right questions!

I don't think anybody is being discredited, I just feel we have to look to the future, and the only viable alternative is IOC. I said on another thread, that there is talent across the board,(coalition cabinet thread). BUT thats not going to ever be allowed to happen under the present regime. IOC are the best altenative if we want to see real,positive change.

And another thing, its not just the voters who are seeing it this way. Alan Seldon is a highly regarded councillor - he's just moved across to IOC.Frank, I absolutely respect your view, but for me personally, supermarkets, chain restaurants and department stores that can be found up and down the country just aren't the answer. We so need to build on what we have. Folk visit Hereford for the Cathedral, The Mappa Mundi, The Wye, they don't come to visit Nando's! This development could finish off our High Town, we could lose our identity, and become another faceless city. Things need to change and move with the times, I truly appreciate that, but this whole thing could have been done so very differently, and without ripping out the heart of our home. Please don't think I am having a pop, I am not - I am just passionate about getting this City back to its best, not just for us, but for future generations. Much damage has been done - lets not allow them to do anymore.