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  1. More murals here: Ten of the most beautiful graffiti murals in the world from 2023 Street Art Cities, a platform born in 2016 to document the best urban art in the world, has selected the 50 best works with help from a jury of experts. Eight of the top 10 artworks are located in Spain https://english.elpais.com/travel/2024-03-16/ten-of-the-most-beautiful-graffiti-murals-in-the-world-from-2023.html
  2. This application relates to the Tesco premises in Belmont, lying on the south-western fringes of Hereford. It seeks planning permission for a temporary storage container to be sited each year from November to January. It is proposed that it be located on land within the delivery yard to the north-west of the superstore, which is accessed from Abbotsmead Road. It would have an area of 28sqm, stand 2.7m tall and comprise the appearance of a shipping container albeit be internally fitted out as a refrigeration unit. A previous application (073649/F), for the installation of two temporary refrigerated storage units, was refused on the grounds of highway safety. Relevant Site History: 073649/F - Installation of two temporary refrigerated storage units – Refused on 21st December 2007 This was refused DELEGATED DECISION REPORT APPLICATION NUMBER 214561 Tesco Supermarket, Abbots Mead Road, Belmont, Hereford, HR2 7XS Transportation – No highways objections – no conditions required Environmental Health Officer – I would advise that over the years we have had numerous complaints from local residents about noise caused by various sources at this supermarket. This premises is in a very sensitive location being located at very close proximity to residential development. The positioning of these temporary refrigeration units provides another possible source for the generation of unacceptable noise whilst they are in position. I note from neighbour representations that this has been raised as a concern and I would concur with this view. There is no mention in the application as to what level of noise will be generated or as to how any unacceptable levels will be mitigated. I would therefore recommend that this application is refused unless an acoustic survey is provided that demonstrates what level of noise will be produced and if this level is unacceptable what mitigation measures will be put in place to ensure that noise from them will be adequately controlled. I would recommend that the acoustic survey uses the methodology provided by BS 4142:2014 Methods for Rating and Assessing Industrial and Commercial Noise (as amended A1:2019), however it should also specifically consider low frequency noise and vibration. _________________________________________________ If Tesco couldn't put two temporary containers on their site, I can't see how the council can approve a large supermarket.
  3. I thought that the meeting was going to reject or defer the application. How wrong. Another community asset swept under the carpets of the boardrooms of the council and Lidl. Common sense doesn't prevail again. Add the demolition of the Three Counties to the Vortex, St Francis Church, Belmont Inn and what about the provision of a promised community centre following the Oval housing improvement. It's just a dream.
  4. Yes it needs to be built on the other side of town where the council want to build hundreds of houses, otherwise these future residents will have to travel into the centre of town or use Haywood Lane as a rat run to join tha A465 at Ruckhall adding to the congestion along Belmont Road. Where's the common sense in this application?
  5. The demolition of a perfectly good building serving the local community is a pure act of corporate vandalism. Downgrading the environment, increasing traffic flow with the related pollution problems and potential accidents and loss of amenities for affected residents. There are adequate supermarket facilities next to the application site and futher facilities for local shopping at The Oval and along Belmont Road. The encroachment of the workings of the site for those living next door ie noise from constant shopping traffic and delivery vehicles, light pollution from the car park at night will bring a lower quality of life. If the hotel does close, without proper investigation as to the opportunity for new proprietors to take over, then the Council should consider the benefits for the local community of the building being utilised for alternative uses. The council is I believe looking to finance a new care home. This building has 60 bedrooms and with relocating the doctors surgery and possible the pharmacy with the addition of a dentist and other medical facilities onto this central site, better use will ensue for local residents in some of the most deprived areas of Hereford. If the medical and health facilities were transferred to this site and building, the vacated units at Eastholm Avenue could become a small business hub. Should this application be approved the Planning Committee will have done a great disservice to the local area and its residents and therefore the Planning Committee should reject this application.
  6. Had a good morning out last Thursday with the Hereford Walking Group. Meet at Drybridge House Day Centre every Thursday 10.30am to 12.30pm. Stay for refreshments (suggested £1 donation!) Good company walking and chatting along river to The Waterworks at Broomy Hill (open Tuesdays 11am to 4pm) and back to Drybridge House for warm bowl of soup and cup of tea/coffee. Worth calling in as other activities are being organised througout the week. Working in partnership with Herefordshire & Worcestershire Age UK.
  7. An excellent illustrated talk about the history and use of the apple throughout the world. Apples & People explores the astonishing story of the apple through forty-six Apple Stories. Connecting its diverse history to humanity and culture. Based upon a specially commissioned Apple World Map which traces the network of stories from the ancient world to the present day. This online programme and associated social media reveals just how significant and iconic this humble fruit has become. https://applesandpeople.org.uk/
  8. Thursday 18th January 2024 - 7pm - 9pm at the Kindle Centre (talk starts at 7.30pm) when our speaker is Dr David Marshall (Associate, the Brightspace Foundation), speaking on "Apples and People” The global story of the apple, illustrated with art from collections around the world. Sorry it's short notice.
  9. Sorry Adrian approving this would be a great mistake just to save a few pennies on your shopping. My objection to development lodged first time round - copy herewith: P221090/O Hybrid application for demolition of existing hotel and associated structures and erection of Class E foodstore with associated access, parking, servicing, drainage and landscaping (full permission sought) and erection of drive-thru unit with associated internal access and circulation (outline permission sought). I wish to strongly object to the hybrid application P221090/O for demolition of existing hotel and associated structures and erection of Class E foodstore with associated access, parking, servicing, drainage and landscaping (full permission sought) and erection of drive-thru unit with associated internal access and circulation (outline permission sought). The demolition of a perfectly good building serving the local community is a pure act of corporate vandalism. Downgrading the environment, increasing traffic flow with the related pollution problems and potential accidents and loss of amenities for affected residents. There are adequate supermarket facilities next to the application site and further facilities for local shopping at The Oval and along Belmont Road. The encroachment of the workings of the site for those living next door ie noise from constant shopping traffic and delivery vehicles, light pollution from the car park at night will bring a lower quality of life. If the hotel does close, without proper investigation as to the opportunity for new proprietors to take over, then the Council should consider the benefits for the local community of the building being utilised for alternative uses. The council is I believe looking to finance a new care home. This building has 60 bedrooms and with relocating the doctors surgery and possible the pharmacy with the addition of a dentist and other medical facilities onto this central site, better use will ensue for local residents in some of the most deprived areas of Hereford. If the medical and health facilities were transferred to this site and building, the vacated units at Eastholme Avenue could become a small business hub. Should this application be approved the Planning Committee will have done a great disservice to the local area and its residents and therefore the Planning Committee should reject this application. ************************************************************ Air Quality Report Three Counties Hotel Belmont Hereford HR2 7BP Exceeds two WHO limits LEVELS & HEALTH EFFECTS Pollutant one: PM2.5 At this address, the annual average of the pollutant PM2.5 is 8.67mcg/m3. The World Health Organization limit is 5mcg/m3. These particles, which are less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter, can cause asthma, respiratory inflammation and even promote cancers. Pollutant two: PM10 The reading for PM10 at this address is 14.76mcg/m3. The limit is 15mcg/m3. PM10 can cause wheezing, bronchitis and reduce lung development. Pollutant three: NO2 The reading for N02 at this address is 12.04mcg/m3. The limit is 10mcg/m3. Long term exposure to even low levels of this toxic gas increases mortality rates and contributes to the development of asthma, and other respiratory issues. https://addresspollution.org/results/c23864b2-142e-44b2-8141-84687c25bbde National Planning Policy Framework (extracts) Planning policies and decisions should play an active role in guiding development towards sustainable solutions, but in doing so should take local circumstances into account, to reflect the character, needs and opportunities of each area. The planning system should be genuinely plan-led. Succinct and up-to-date plans should provide a positive vision for the future of each area; a framework for addressing housing needs and other economic, social and environmental priorities; and a platform for local people to shape their surroundings. To provide the social, recreational and cultural facilities and services the community needs, planning policies and decisions should: a) plan positively for the provision and use of shared spaces, community facilities (such as local shops, meeting places, sports venues, open space, cultural buildings, public houses and places of worship) and other local services to enhance the sustainability of communities and residential environments; b) take into account and support the delivery of local strategies to improve health, social and cultural well-being for all sections of the community; c) guard against the unnecessary loss of valued facilities and services, particularly where this would reduce the community’s ability to meet its day-to-day needs; The creation of high quality, beautiful and sustainable buildings and places is fundamental to what the planning and development process should achieve. Good design is a key aspect of sustainable development, creates better places in which to live and work and helps make development acceptable to communities. Being clear about design expectations, and how these will be tested, is essential for achieving this. So too is effective engagement between applicants, communities, local planning authorities and other interests throughout the process. Your submission reference is 821607 *******************************************
  10. The government and the majority of their minions are looking after themselves regardless of those vulnerable sectors it should be representing.
  11. Do we live in a democracy? https://www.ukcolumn.org/video/uk-column-news-25th-october-2023 Andrew Bridgen presents Bill preventing UK Government from signing Pandemic Preparedness Treaty without a referendum 00:24 Andrew Bridgen (YouTube): 10 Minute Rule Bill—Parliamentary Sovereignty (Referendums) Bill Andrew Bridgen (on X): "YouTube have taken down the speech I gave in Parliament today. I am an elected member of the UK Parliament. The speech was given in the Chamber of the House of Commons and responded to by a Government Minister, what chance has anyone else got of putting their views on YouTube?" All part of the control and surveillance of the UK public as directed by the US CIA.
  12. The Guardian 8th Sept 2023 Call for UK ban on single-use vapes as more than 5m discarded each week Five million single-use vapes are being thrown away in the UK every week, a fourfold increase on 2022, research has found. This amounts to eight vapes a second being discarded, with the lithium in the products enough to create 5,000 electric car batteries a year. The not-for-profit organisation Material Focus, which conducted the research, said the problem was out of control. The findings come after a series of calls for a ban, with councils and leading paediatricians among those demanding action on vapes because of health and environmental concerns. Scott Butler, the executive director at Material Focus, said the “problem with single-use vapes has gotten further out of control” since the organisation published research last year. “Single-use vapes are a strong contender for being the most environmentally wasteful, damaging and dangerous consumer product ever made,” he said. The number of young women vaping in the UK has more than tripled in the past year, government figures show. I can confirm this on my litter picks. Packet, instructions, plastic top and battery just thrown down in the street after use. And youngsters damaging their brains sucking in this poison by the age of thirty.
  13. Had problems uploading the images to highlight the first paragraph above. If I hadn't found the knife none of this would have happened. The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital in Gobowen, near Oswestry, Shropshire, England is a specialist orthopaedic hospital which provides elective orthopaedic surgery. Marvellous hospital with excellent staff - almost like an upmarket hotel - I enjoyed my two week stay there.
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