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    Seated Exercise for Elderly/Disabled

    rachelabbey
    By rachelabbey,

    Hi Everyone, my name's Rachel and I'm a fitness instructor from Ledbury.  Apart from my evening classes I also visit care homes and assisted living facilities in and around Ledbury, Malvern and Ross teaching Seated Zumba Gold, which is immensely fun and has lots of benefits.  These classes are so popular that I'm looking to expand in to Hereford and I'm wondering if there are any facilities in and around the city that would benefit from this?

     

    I offer a free 30 minute demo so you can decide if it's for you or not (but out of the 10 places I have given demonstrations, only 1 decided it wasn't for them - every other one booked regular sessions!)

     

    Please contact me on 07759 461839 or email rachelabbey@live.co.uk if you are interested in booking a demo.

     

    Looking forward to hearing from you!

     

    Rachel x


    Extra Money Needed To Complete Blueschool House

    Colin James
    By Colin James,

    The Council will seek approval for extra money to complete Blueschool House, they are only a £1million pound short! Yes a £1million pound, so where will they find this extra money? Because apparently we do not have any due to cut backs, not even enough money to kill the cities weeds. Cllr Chris Chappell advises us all to stop moaning and remove them ourselves!

     

    See Aylestone Voice original topic here

     

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    According to the Council website Herefordshire Council will achieve a saving of over £1million over the next ten years by investing in Blueschool House, receiving rental income from DWP and saving on property costs for Franklin House. They will spend this now on the overspend, great savings eh!

     

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    Quote from the Hereford Times - COUNCILLORS will be asked to approve an overspend of almost £1m on refurbishing a council building.

     
    At today's meeting, Herefordshire Council's cabinet will be asked to approve an increase in capital expenditure to complete the building work at Blueschool House in Blueschool Street, Hereford.
     
    The work is ongoing to complete the joint customer services hub, which will include the council's central customer services team, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Jobcentre Plus and housing services.
     
    When councillors first approved the project they were told it would cost £950,000, with £250,000 being provided by the council, but the project estimate is now at £1.92m, an extra £970,000.
     
    The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has contributed £400,000 to the project, while The Homes and Communities Agency has contributed £300,000.
     
    Today, cabinet is being asked to approve £50,000 to be allocated from the ICT revenue reserve to provide sufficient ICT equipment at Blueschool House; £200,000 to be allocated from the earmarked economy, communities and corporate revenue reserve to support the increased costs; and having regard to the continued revenue benefits identified in the revised business case, a further £720,000 to be approved to deliver a joint customer services hub at Blueschool House, bringing the total estimated cost to £1.92m

     

    It was published on the Council website at the end of July that Blueschool House will open on schedule in September 


    Another Attack In London

    Colin James
    By Colin James,

    6 dead so far and 30 injured. 3 terrorists shot dead by police.

     

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    Another attack! Do not let them tell you we stand united. Do not let them tell you we carry on as normal. Sorry but this is getting stupid, time to arm all our police, I cannot find an argument for not doing this to protect not only themselves but the British public.

     

    How long will it be before the general public start arming themselves?

     

    Full details here


    Hereford Traffic

    twowheelsgood
    By twowheelsgood,

    Traffic westbound today has been a total nightmare - Ledbury Road into town - I gave up this morning after moving 200 yards in 20 minutes and tried again this afternoon. For some reason the right turn into Widemarsh Street has been shut and this seemed to be the cause of it. Incredible that traffic continues to be balanced on such a knife edge. Obviously the traffic lights weren't re-sequenced to take into account the closure. The cost to business and the environmental pollution is mind boggling, but, as ever, the Plough Lane pen pushers were safely ensconced in meetings, happy that they will be paid handsomely no matter how badly they do their jobs.


    Hereford Housing Planning for 77 Apts at Former Council Offices

    Colin James
    By Colin James,

    Hereford Housing have submitted a planning application to build 77 apartments on the site of the former council offices in Bath Street Hereford.

     

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    Re-development of former council offices at Bath Street, Hereford including change of use from B1 - Business to C3 - Dwellinghouses to provide a total of 77No. apartments (comprising 1 & 2 bed apartments). Re-development includes partial demolition of existing buildings (as indicated on submitted drawings), conversion of remaining elements, extensions to existing and also new build to provide residential accommodation and associated landscaping, drainage, parking and ancillary buildings.

     

    Herefordshire Housing wants to build the one and two bed apartments- 49 would be available for private rent and 28 would be social rent. 

     

    See complete application here

     

    Personally, I think this is a great idea and I hope the bods at the planning office see sense and approve this development.


    A University for Hereford

    Harry Beynon
    By Harry Beynon,

    Unless I have missed something, there does not appear to have been much mention on HV of the new University project.

     

    This project is quite possibly the most positive news the city has had in decades. As Herefordshire is one of only three counties without a University, the initiative is government-backed and will happen! This opens up the prospect of thousands of new students and teaching staff coming to Hereford, boosting spending and stimulating the local economy.

     

    More excitingly, the University plans to take up many of the redundant buildings in the city centre and use them as teaching spaces. So, we could see new life breathed into Maylords Orchards; Chadds; the old Odeon site etc etc.

     

    Please back the new University project - it's great news for Hereford!


    Hereford Food Hygiene Standards

    Colin James
    By Colin James,

    The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland helps consumers choose where to eat out or shop for food by giving them information about the hygiene standards in restaurants, takeaways and food shops. 

     

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    Ratings and data taken on 01 July 2017 from both Scores On The Doors and the Food Standards Agency

     

    Chinese | Indian | Kebab | Thai restaurants and take-aways with their hygiene ratings of 5 Very Good, 4 Good and 3 Generally Satisfactory:

     

    Hereford's Top Rated Below:

    1. Jamals Kebab House Bridge Street, Hereford, Rated 5 - Last inspection 23 March 2016
    2. Spice Minister Widemarsh Street, Hereford, Rated 5 - Last inspection 15 May 2017
    3. Marygold Union Street Hereford Rated 5 - Last inspection 30 March 2017
    4. Thai Gallery Broad Street Hereford Rated 5 - Last inspection 08 February 2012
    5. Zulfi's Widemarsh Street, Hereford, Rated 5 - Last inspection 16 March 2016
    6. Hereford Charcoal Grill Commercial Road Hereford, Rated 5 - Last inspection 27 July 2016
    7. Hum-Ming Garden, Foley Street Hereford Rated 5 - Last inspection 30 March 2016
    8. City Gates Take-Away Chilton Square, Hereford, Rated 5 - Last inspected 20 June 2016
    9. Atlantic Fish & Kebab Bar Holme Lacy Road Hereford Rated 5 - Last inspection 26 November 2015
    10. Golden River Union Street, Hereford, Rated 4  - Last inspection 11 August 2016
    11. Golden Galleon Commercial Road Hereford Rated 4 - Last inspection 24 August 2016
    12. Summer Palace Widemarsh Street, Hereford, Rated 4 - Last inspection 30 March 2017
    13. Mr Wong & The Mermaid The Oval, Hereford, Rated 4 - Last inspection 01 December 2016
    14. Simply Thai Kitchen Widemarsh Street Hereford Rated 4 - Last inspection 07 March 2017
    15. New Jasmine House Commercial Road, Hereford, Rated 4 - Last inspection 29 September 2016
    16. New Mee Mei House St Martins Street, Hereford, Rated 4 - Last inspection 04 January 2017
    17. New Lucky House Holmer Street, Hereford, Rated 4 - Last inspection 08 May 2017
    18. Wing Sing Bartonsham Road, Hereford Rated 4 - Last inspection 14 December 2016
    19. Jalsagor St Owen Street Hereford Rated 4 - Last inspection 16 March 2017
    20. Marmaris Kebab Union Street Hereford Rated 4 - Last inspection 21 March 2017
    21. New Chop Suey Bar Eign Street, Hereford, Rated 3 - Last inspection 16 November 2016
    22. The Glass Tandoori Commercial Road Hereford Rated 3 Last inspection 29 November 2016
    23. New Silver Dragon Chilton Square, Hereford, Rated 3 - Last inspection 18 May 2016
    24. Razbari Eign Street Hereford Rated 3 - Last inspection 22 February 2016
    25. Nine & Nine Widemarsh Street Hereford Rated 3 - Last inspected 03 May 2016
    26. Manor Fish Bar and Chinese Peregrine Close Hereford Rated 3 - Last inspection 24 May 2017
    27. Perfect Fried Chicken & Pizza Commercial Road Hereford Rated 3 - Last inspected 24 March 2017

    Chinese | Indian | Kebab | Thai restaurants and take-aways with their hygiene ratings of 2 Improvement Necessary or 1 Major Improvement Necessary 

     

    Hereford's Worst Rated Below:

    1. The Taste Of Raj St Owen Street, Hereford, Rated 1 - Last inspection 01 June 2016
    2. 2J Takeaway Union Street, Hereford, Rated 1 - Last inspection 14 March 2017
    3. Ruby Chinese Takeaway Union Street, Hereford, Rated 1 - Last inspection 09 November 2016
    4. Mowchak Commercial Road, Hereford, Rated 1 - Last inspection 21 November 2016
    5. Munchies Commercial Road, Hereford, Rated 1 - Last inspection 21 November 2016
    6. The Lotus East Street, Hereford, Rated 1 - Last inspection 02 November 2016
    7. Sweet Chilli Bridge Street, Hereford, Rated 1 - Last inspection 15 May 2017
    8. New Canton House Bridge Street, Hereford, Rated 2 - Last inspection 21 September 2016
    9. Planet Buffet Commercial Road, Hereford, Rated 2  - Last inspection 01 December 2015
    10. Thai on Wye West Street Hereford Rated 2 - Last inspection 05 November 2015
       

    Graham Powell

    Denise Lloyd
    By Denise Lloyd,

    I have known for several weeks about this and it may not be news to any of you guys but here goes.

     

    Two points I will make at this stage.

     

     Firstly I truly believe it was a great shame that Graham P did not manage to knock Johnson off his throne.

     

    Secondly Indies and IOC please this time do not try to compete talk and think carefully how you are go to play this. If you 2 compete we will end up with another Con in on the Ward.  Get the strategy right this time!! 

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    Local Election

    Ken Baynham
    By Ken Baynham,

    I recently received a Herefordshire Council poll card enabling me to vote for a councillor to represent my parish on the 7th. September.

    Can anyone tell me how I can find out which parish I live in, who are campaigning to be elected  and reasons I should vote for them?  

    I have asked many of my neighbours but none seem any better advised than me. 


    WW2 Bomb closes Rotherwas straight mile

    ragwert
    By ragwert,

    A ww2 bomb has been dug up by contractors on the industrial estate.
    Road closed in both directions with bomb disposal unit on site


    Blueschool House Hub Open Monday 4th Sept

    Colin James
    By Colin James,

    Herefordshire Council’s central customer services team will move from Franklin House to the newly-refurbished Blueschool House, opening to customers on Monday 4 September 2017.

     

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    The joint customer services hub will host the central customer service team, Jobcentre Plus, Home Point and Housing Solutions. This will enable customers to access a variety of services in one place, with digital access to service available between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.
     
    Councillor Harry Bramer, Cabinet Member for Contracts and Assets, said:
     
    “Herefordshire Council’s partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions means that Hereford’s joint customer services hub will provide an improved experience for customers, with digital and multi-service access all under one roof.”
     

    Ledbury Town Council

    Denise Lloyd
    By Denise Lloyd,

    Interesting and costly goings on at Ledbury Town Council!!

     

    http://www.richhadley.net/ledbury-blog/archives/08-2017


    New Hereford Link Road Video

    Colin James
    By Colin James,

    This is Herefordshire Council's vision of the new link road and how it could look.

     


    Horrific Accident A49 Hereford to Ross Rd

    Colin James
    By Colin James,

    A man has died following a horrific fatal accident at around 10 pm tonight on the A49 Hereford to Ross Road just passed the Axe and Cleaver. 

     

    A vehicle collided into the side of a tractor and trailer that was carrying bales of hay and coming out of a field, the hay subsequently caught fire, which is all that you can see in this photo. 

     

    Emergency vehicles from both Hereford and Ross attended the scene and have been in attendance all night.

     

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    Photo courtesy of Colin Lewis

     

    The road will remain closed for most of today while emergency repairs are carried out to the surface. There are diversions in place.


    Planning Application to Display Sculptures at Skateboard Park

    Colin James
    By Colin James,

    A planning application has been submitted for the proposed erection of two plinths on the site of the Skateboard Park on Holmer Road Hereford to display sculptures and similar public art.

     

    The sculptures would be no more than 4 metres in height, similar to the Woodpecker sculpture at Whitecross Road.

     

    The exhibits will not exceed the plinth size of 2 x 2 metres. The sculptures and public art will be created by local artists and students from the Hereford Art College and will be unique to Hereford.

     

    The idea is to change these sculptures every three or four months based on the same principle as the sixth plinth in Trafalgar Square London.

     

    There are no plans to include any lighting. Information about the artists will be displayed in the boom box already on site.

     

    Planning application P172296/F

     

    Example below:

     

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    Junction Changes at Station Approach Hereford

    Colin James
    By Colin James,

    Junction Changes at Station Approach Hereford.

     
    The City Link Road works at the Station Approach end of the scheme are progressing well and Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Ltd will be changing the priorities for vehicles exiting the railway station forecourt by removing the mini round-about to assist with construction work.
     
    From the 8 March vehicles coming from the forecourt area will ‘give-way’ to traffic coming to and from the station parking area.
     
    In order to undertake this work Station Approach will require a lane closure for traffic turning onto Commercial Road from 7pm until 5am from 9-11 March inclusive.
     
    From 16 March access into Morrison’s car park for Station Approach traffic coming from the Aylestone Hill junction will also re-open. Exit from the car park will continue to be via the far exit near the Royal Mail building.
     
    Herefordshire Council would like to apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience whilst we deliver the new road.
     
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    Shame of EU wasn't it?

    Steve Major
    By Steve Major,

    I remember the topic that bobby47 started called the Shame Of The European Union...It should be renamed to the European Union SHAME! 

     

    Angela Merkel - this is blood on your hands.

     

    One of the Paris terrorists passed through Greece in October as a Syrian refugee! So where are all the looney left wing tree huggers now?


    Police: SNT August 2017 Newsletter

    Colin James
    By Colin James,

    Please find attached Safer Network Team August 2017 Newsletter.

     

    SNT August 2017.pdf


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