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Sausage & Cider Family Festival
Local Transport Plan (2012 to 2015) public consultation

Herefordshire Council's Local Transport Plan (2012 to 2015) public consultation begins on the 10th September and will close on the 16th November 2012.
All consultation materials can be accessed from the resource box at the bottom of this page. The Local Transport Plan consultation document sets out a wide range of proposals including:
* Car parking in Hereford
* 20 mph residential zones
* Countywide bus service
* A new approach to reducing the number of potholes
* Hereford Transport Plan
* Rural Herefordshire Transport Plan
* Future spend priorities
We are keen to hear views from as many residents as possible in order to help shape transport across the county. There are a number of ways to get involved. Visit the Herefordshire council's website here for ways to reply on-line or in a consultation leaflet.
Homeless...
Has anyone else notice a lot more homeless people on the streets in the day? I don't mean the alcoholic scroungers shouting at each other about benefits - I mean proper homeless, grubby, curled up in a corner with a piece of cardboard for coins.
I'm sure there are plenty of homeless people, but previously you'd only see maybe 1 in a subway or walking around, but I saw 4 in high town the other day.
Coroner investigating death of 10yr old Boy

The child was taken to the county's hospital after he was found unconscious at a property in the Widemarsh area of the city, on Wednesday.
His death is not being treated as suspicious.
Man wanted in connection for rape of 2 girls

West Mercia Police want to speak to this man in connection with the rape of two teenage girls in Hereford.
At about 12.40am on Tuesday 9 February a man entered a property on Whitecross Road and raped two 17-year-old girls.
The force are asking anyone with any information to contact them on 101.
New Eurochange Business in Hereford

Saving the bus services in Herefordshire

Hello my name is Jordan Creed I have started a campaign in Herefordshire against the current cuts to the bus services. Here is a link to the petition I have started please sign it: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/please-help-save-vital-bus-routes-in-herefordshire
Here is also a link to a video I recently made with the campaign organization 38 degrees please share this social media as it can help spread awareness of what is happening to buses across not only in Herefordshire but also across the rest of the county: https://www.facebook.com/peoplepowerchange/videos/10156633255495788/?pnref=story
I am also interested in your accounts of how the bus cuts have affected you so if they have please give do not hesitate to send me an email as this can help build a picture of how the bus cuts have affected people across the county.
Claim all your benefits

Contents
Introduction 2What might you be eligible for? 6How do the welfare reform changes affect couples? 10Will the benefit cap affect me? 11State Pension: you’ve earned it – make sure you get it 12Pension Credit: tops up your weekly income 14Housing Benefit 16Help with Council Tax 18Help with health costs 20Help with heating costs: a warmer home for winter 22Help with urgent or one-off expenses 24Attendance Allowance: money for your care needs 26Making an application for AA 28Common care needs to include 29What if my application for AA is turned down? 30Disability Living Allowance or PersonalIndependence Payment 32Carer’s Allowance: extra cash to help with caring 33Useful organisations 34
Police hunting man with a knife

Just heard lot of police presence in Hunderton looking for a man with a knife.
Anyone know anything more
Dramatic police car chase ends in Holmer Road

A police car chase ended with a car going over an embankment just off B&Q slip road tonight.
Being chased down Burcott Road the pursued car went flying over the old railway hump in Burcott Road hitting the oil sump when landing spraying oil all over the road.Another car was seen to have n=been stopped by police near the Texaco Garage.
Pics to follow
Refugees and Asylum seekers

News - Statement: Refugees and asylum seekers http://newsroom.herefordshire.gov.uk/2016/march/statement-refugees-and-asylum-seekers.aspx#.Vtdjr0xfmCs.twitter … via @hfdscouncil
I heard about this last night and HV put it on Twitter. It has now appeared in the HT and the HT FB page which has naturally attracted many comments.
Help I missed the k for a l in the title Colin can you change it pleeeease
Homeless Hereford Woman Missing

Appeal for information on missing Hereford woman
Ewa Celinska, of no fixed abode, has not been seen since the night of Wednesday 2 March. She had been staying at St Peter's night shelter since Christmas, but has now taken her belongings and not returned to the shelter.
Ewa, originally from Poland, left her home country in 2013 and has not been seen by her family since. She has previously gone missing in the West Bromwich area of the West Midlands and is a vulnerable woman who is not fluent in English.
She has medium length, light brown hair and is of a slim build, approximately 5'5" in height. Ewa was last seen wearing a light coloured cream raincoat and trousers. She carries a cream bag and has been seen wearing jeans in the past.
Police are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare and urge anyone who has seen a woman matching her description to call 101.
4 CAR ACCIDENT OFF NEW BRIDGE
I have just come back from town where there was within last hour 4 car pile up just off New Bridge. Traffic at a stand still, one car was turning into Barton Road when it was hit. area corden off police cars and police at scene.
One month left to microchip your dog or face a hefty fine

QuoteJessica Phillips / Friday 4 March 2016 / Hereford Times NewsDOG owners in Herefordshire could face fines of up to £500 if they do not adhere to strict new laws.From April 6 2016 it will be compulsory for all dogs aged eight weeks and over in the UK to have a microchip.Owners failing to do so could be fined as part of the new rules, which have been broadly welcomed by animal welfare charities.According to a Dogs Trust survey in 2014, modern technologies like microchipping accounted for more than 10,000 dogs being reunited with their owners that year and it says that figure is growing.Statistics show approximately 1.8 million dogs still do not have a microchip in the UK, but 80 per cent of the pet dog population does currently comply with the new law.The new legislation is designed to prevent illegal breeding of dogs, bring owners to account for a dogs aggressive behaviour and reunite lost pets with their rightful owners quickly.All breeders must microchip their puppies by eight-weeks-old and before they are transferred to a new keeper, who will be responsible for updating it with their details.
Notorious Brothers Band

Enjoyed seeing the Notorious Brothers band playing last night at the Vaga Tavern. Drummer was blind but brilliant and funny with it, great band and I would definitely go and see them again.
Increased Parking Charges For Hereford

Herefordshire Council Parking Review New Charges Agreed.
Herefordshire residents, visitors and shoppers will see changes to parking tariffs and to the way they pay for parking after the adoption of the council’s parking review.
Councillor Paul Rone, cabinet member for transport and roads said:“The changes that have been agreed are aimed at maintaining economic prosperity, changing travel behaviours and reducing congestion during the morning commute.We have worked with stakeholders including Town Councils, Halo, Hereford Business Improvement District (HBID) and others to devise a parking offer which takes into account the needs of everyone using the county’s parking facilities.It has been a balancing act ensuring that parking facilities continue to provide value for money as well as encouraging people to think about using sustainable travel modes; we have also looked at ways to implement payment technologies that make our car parks easier to use.It is necessary for some parking charges to increase. The revenue generated from parking charges is essential to enable us to continue to fund vital transport services that the council delivers.This review has listened to the views of business and communities and has sought to deliver a balanced set of changes to meet the parking needs of Hereford City and Market Towns.â€
In Hereford, charges will increase at many car parks including at Merton Meadow from £3 all day to £5, and at Bath Street, Bus Station, Garrick multi-storey, Greyfriars, Union Walk, Venns Close and Wye Street from £4.70 for over four hours to £6.
I recently visited Eastbourne where they have a very busy town centre and promenade. I was pleasantly surprised to see parking meters with simple charges - 2 Hours only 20p - 4 Hours £1.20 - 6 Hours £1.50 - 6-10 Hours £4.
I took this photograph of one of the parking meters, which shows all of the very reasonable prices.
Herefordshire Council could adopt a small fee for people who just need to go into the city centre for no more than 2 hours. Not everyone needs to park all day!
HC Confirm Tax Increase to Support Care Costs

Herefordshire Council has today confirmed that the total levy for Herefordshire residents is to rise by an average of 3.8% from April 2016.
This includes increases in precepts from West Mercia police (1.99%), Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue (1.96%) and town or parish councils (an average of 12.7%). The increase will mean a rise of approximately £5 a month for those living in a band D property. The Herefordshire Council tax increase of 3.9% includes a 2% (£1.7m) increase to support rising costs of adult social care for Herefordshire’s ageing population, which is supported by government and will be reviewed annually.
Funding from central government has been reduced by a third for 2016/17 (a loss of £9m from the council’s budget), however Herefordshire Council continues to rise to the challenge. It has made significant savings since 2010, alongside delivering successful projects to boost the local economy including The Old Market retail development, the new livestock market, faster broadband and the Hereford Enterprise Zone.
Councillor Tony Johnson, leader of Herefordshire Council, said:
“In the last year, Herefordshire Council spent around £9million more on social care than it received in council tax. In line with neighbouring councils, we need to introduce an average total tax increase of 3.8%, which includes a 2% levy to support Herefordshire’s rising adult social care costs, as suggested by government.
"It’s never been more important for us to consider different ways to deliver services to achieve better value for money, to continue to grow our local economy, secure new jobs and homes, and to ensure prosperity throughout the county.â€
Shabby treatment by this disgusting government

Feb 18, 2016 —Myrtle Cothill is a frail 92-year-old South African lady. She is at risk of being removed by the Home Office to a country where she has nobody to look after her and nowhere to stay. Myrtle has been living with Mary Wills, her British 66-year-old daughter who is also a qualified carer, since her arrival in the UK in February 2014. I am Myrtle's barrister and I have launched this petition on behalf of her to call on the Home Office to grant Mrytle leave to remain in the UK.Myrtle Cothill is a frail 92-year-old South African lady. She is at risk of being removed by the Home Office to a country where she has nobody to look after her and nowhere to stay. Myrtle has been living with Mary Wills, her British 66-year-old daughter who is also a qualified carer, since her arrival in the UK in February 2014. Like any good daughter and wife, Mary deeply loves her husband and her mother and just wants to take care of them. However, the Home Office has refused Myrtle leave to remain in the UK and is expecting the 92-year-old to return to South Africa on her own. This would rip the family apart and leave them broken-hearted. The Courts have felt unable to overturn the Home Office decision, relying the stringent nature of the current Immigration Rules on adult dependent relatives.