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    156 Belmont Road Planning Application

    Denise Lloyd
    By Denise Lloyd,
    P160351/O Land at 156 Belmont Road Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7JS Proposed erection of 3 nos. two bedroom dwellings and associated works. Outline Valid 4 March 2016

     

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    A somewhat ambitious PA 


    Victoria Bridge incident.

    ragwert
    By ragwert,

    Large police presence and bridge taped off,will post more when I find out what's happened.


    The Rankin Centre Hereford

    Colin James
    By Colin James,
    Hereford Library and Museum Building
     
    This is a unique Hereford building, iconic: a splendid example of mid-Victorian Gothic. It is a landmark in the range of buildings in Broad Street. It houses the county library, the Hereford museum and an art gallery. It was originally built in the 1870s largely due to the generosity of James Rankin, a founder of the Woolhope Club, which is still housed in the building. Now disaster has struck, for during building works asbestos was discovered and the entire building is currently closed to the public. It will cost a substantial sum of money to put right.
     
    But even then it will fall way below the standards expected of a county library and museum. For the building has been neglected for years, for decades. The Hereford Library Users Group believes there is a unique opportunity to bring the building into the 21st century.
     
    The User Group has been invited, with other interested parties, by the Hereford- shire Council’s Cabinet to explore how it might be best developed into a 21st cen- tury innovative, cultural and community centre for the city. With radical thinking and the employment of the full resources of the digital age, it will be possible for this building, which we propose should be called The Rankin Centre, to take on an entirely new lease of life. It will be revitalized by a number of unique innovations using synergy between the library and the museum collections. It will become, again, a major attraction for residents and tourists alike, worthy of Hereford and Herefordshire.
     
    The Proposal
     
    What follows is an entirely new concept in the heart of the city of Hereford. The present building is the county’s central library and houses the main museum in the county. At present it fulfils neither of these functions adequately. It should become a major focus for cultural, educational and information seeking activities in the city and the county, as well as an attraction for tourists.
     
    The proposal has a number of distinctive innovations that include a new way of integrating library and museum offers, and a better way of accessing the library resources by introducing the concept of ‘discoverability’, including an informed gateway to archive sources.
     
    Over the next few years Herefordshire could have a new and innovative university which will require a library facility. There is also an intention to apply to be a Euro- pean City of Culture but the poor quality of what is at present on offer would al- most certainly disqualify any bid. This major omission must be dealt with for the bid will fail in the absence of a first rate library and museum. The Library Users Group proposes a cultural and information hub to bring together community ser- vices, a meeting place for young and old, tourism, business support, digital access, a modern library display and meeting areas and with links to services such as mu- seums and archives – a real hub for the county. There are excellent examples of such centres elsewhere, such as at the Norwich Millennium, Centre, the Winchester Discovery Centre, The Hive. Worcester, Brighton’s Jubilee library and the Tower Hamlets Idea Stores, all of which have been extraordinarily successful in rejuvenat- ing and inspiring the communities they serve. Such a centre in Hereford would support and reinforce the positive effects that the establishment of a university will bring to the county.
     
    The key to the proposal is a complete re-development of the interior of the present Broad Street building, with its listed and striking Victorian Italianate façade, which is in an excellent location in the heart of the city. However, the building is quite inadequate for a modern library and museum and is unable to provide the facilities that a 21st century cultural hub needs. It does not attract people to use it as is evi- dent from falling numbers. Present use of space, access and services is poor and is a gross under utilization of a prominent city centre site. The inner structure of the library needs to be torn out and a completely new arrangement of floors and access between them set in place. See the architect’s outline section, below.

     

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    Full details in the attached PDF below.
     

     

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    Sustainable Biomass Energy Station at Rotherwas

    Colin James
    By Colin James,

    A Sustainable Biomass Energy Station at Rotherwas, Hereford

     

    Sustainable Energy Enterprises Limited (SEEL) are announcing their proposal to develop a plant at Rotherwas that will convert locally arising and recovered biomass into electricity and heat. This plant will feed the local electricity distribution grid and provide heat to new businesses on the Enterprise Zone, some existing Rotherwas businesses, and the planned new housing to the south west of Rotherwas. SEEL will also actively encourage new investors to the Enterprise Zone that have a particular need for sustainable electricity or heat.
     
    See attached PDF below for full press release
     

    PC Minutes January 2016

    Colin James
    By Colin James,

    Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 14th January 2016 at Northolme Community Centre, Northolme Road, Belmont Hereford. 

     

    Minutes - 14.1.2016.pdf (Draft)


    PC Minutes December 2015

    Colin James
    By Colin James,

    Minutes of the Meeting of the Parish Council, held on Thursday 10th December 2015 at Belmont Community Centre, Eastholme Avenue, Belmont Hereford. 

     

    Minutes - 10.12.2015.pdf


    PC Minutes November 2015

    Colin James
    By Colin James,

    Minutes of the Meeting of the Parish Council, held on Thursday 12th November 2015 at Northolme Community Centre, Northolme Road, Belmont Hereford.

     

    Minutes - 12.11.2015.pdf


    Attempted Murder in Whitecross

    Colin James
    By Colin James,

    A 46-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident tonight in Westfaling Street.

     

    HT Article 


    New Homes Bonus for 2016 - 2017

    Denise Lloyd
    By Denise Lloyd,

    "Provisional allocations of the New Homes Bonus for 2016 to 2017 including a gross payment calculator and technical consultation.

    Full list of provisional allocations of the New Homes Bonus for the 2016 to 2017 financial year including a gross payment calculator and details of the technical consultation into reforming the New Homes Bonus in future years.

    Provisional year 6 allocations

    The New Homes Bonus is a grant paid by central government to local councils to reflect and incentivise housing growth in their areas.

    The New Homes Bonus is currently paid each year for 6 years. It is based on the amount of extra Council Tax revenue raised for new-build homes, conversions and long-term empty homes brought back into use. There is also an extra payment for providing affordable homes.

    Details for the provisional allocations for the year 2016 to 2017 are below. These allocations bring the total amount of New Homes Bonus allocated to local councils to over £4.8 billion. This rewards delivery of almost 1 million net additional dwellings, and over 100,000 long-term empty homes brought back into use and over 270,000 affordable homes.

    Councils can decide how to spend the New Homes Bonus. However, we expect councils to consult communities about how they will spend the money, especially communities where housing stock has increased.

    1. New Homes Bonus provisional allocations 2016 to 2017
      • 17 December 2015
      • Policy paper

    For Herefordshire CC 600 new homes will receive just under £5m. https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/486250/New_Homes_Bonus_-_provisional_allocations.xlsx"

     

    Whilst I knew Councils are paid to have new houses built I did not know about the last paragraph thus.  I know with 106 monies the Councils should consult with the parishes affected by new builds but not with the New Homes Bonus. 

     

    "Councils can decide how to spend the New Homes Bonus. However, we expect councils to consult communities about how they will spend the money, especially communities where housing stock has increased."

     

    Info taken from 

    New Homes Bonus: provisional allocations for 2016 to 2017 ...
    https://www.gov.uk/.../new-homes-bonus-provisional-allocations-for-20...
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    17 Dec 2015 - The New Homes Bonus is a grant paid by central government to local councils to reflect and incentivise housing growth in their areas.

    Hereford Racecourse to reopen

    Ubique
    By Ubique,

    From BBC Sports .

     

    Hereford racecourse - controversially closed down by owners Arena Racing Company in December 2012 - is to reopen for business in October.

     

    Up to four fixtures are to be staged with more in 2017.

     

    Hereford was shut in 2012 after 241 years of racing - the first recorded meeting there was in August 1771.

     

    However, ARC said at the time the venue was no longer viable, citing the recession and the rise of internet betting on other sports.


    Three Counties Hotel Sold

    Colin James
    By Colin James,

    I have heard from several sources over the past week that The Three Counties Hotel on Belmont Road may have been sold. 

     

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    Back in the middle of the summer I had heard that it had been sold to a local person who has care homes in and around Hereford but apparently that all fell through.

     

    This latest news is only a rumour at this stage but it came from a good source. Has anyone heard the same thing? I may give Daniel a call and ask the question.


    Hereford council survey

    DILLIGAF
    By DILLIGAF,

    Please do take the time to fill this in. I was unaware of this until today, whereas only 0.02% of the 56000 people in Hereford have filled it in.

    It's our county and what needs to be done. Don't complain if you don't fill it in. It even mentions a bypass!!

    https://www.snapsurveys.com/wh/s.asp?k=144620162827

     

    Please tell everyone you know to complete it.


    Fire at Coutyard

    ragwert
    By ragwert,

    Fire brigade are at the Courtyard in Edgar St,anyone know anything?


    Hereford times strikes again

    DILLIGAF
    By DILLIGAF,

    Yet more great journalism from HT!! http://m.herefordtimes.com/news/14206880.Elderly_man_dies_45_minutes_after__difficult__hospital_operation/

    At a time when our great hospital is at breaking point and already in the media for all the wrong reasons.

    This story has no reflection on anything related to the current media coverage. The NHS did what it could for this gravely ill elderly patient in MAY, why HT felt the need to report it now is beyond me.

    Many people have tragically lost their lives daily in the hospital, after all they are there for palliative care, some will make it some won't.

    Are HT going to report on every one? It disgusts me.

    Report on something significant that concerns us, BILL WIGGIN extra curricular activities, not this tripe. But no you pull that one! Why?


    CCTV surveillance on Edgar street / white cross roundabout?

    EleriLou
    By EleriLou,

    I was just wondering if there is CCTV surveillance on Edgar street / white cross roundabout as I had an accident there 2 days ago with someone who is black mailing me for money and need to prove my case.

    Kind regards,

    Eleri


    Car park charges increase

    DILLIGAF

    Historic Hereford Pub To Be Back Open Soon

    Glenda Powell
    By Glenda Powell,

    HEREFORD TIMES 12 MINUTES AGO.

     

    One of Hereford's oldest pubs will be back open before Christmas.
    The Booth Hall closed shortly after the High Town blaze 5 years ago, access from St Peter's Square was closed off after the fire which impacted on the pubs trade.
    However, a statement posted on Facebook this weekend states the pub will be back open on December 18. The post explains that the historic pub will focus on live music and entertainment when it reopens.

     


    Asset transfer and stripping for the public good?

    megilleland
    By megilleland,
    As we head towards the next council and general elections in May 2015, the current administartive bodies are rushing to get the cash into their tills. Having passed the majority of public services over to their private friends the assets of these public bodies entrusted to us are now in the forefront of a fire sale to get the last coppers from us. 
     
    The latest deals involve the relocation of the fire station
     

    Deal for new Hereford fire station is close

     
    2:37pm Friday 21st February 2014 in News By Bill Tanner
     
    A DEAL that seals the site for a new fire station in Hereford could be done by next month.
     
    Forward plans prepared for Herefordshire Council show that a decision to dispose of the council's Bath Street - or County - offices rests with Councillor Harry Bramer, cabinet member for contracts and assets.
     
    Coun Bramer  will consider the decision after next Friday (Feb 27).
     
    The forward plan specifically outlines the disposal of land and buildings at the County Offices site as being for Hereford to the Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS)  to enable a new fire station for Hereford.
     
    Earlier this month, heritage campaigners failed to get the offices, formerly the Hereford Working Boys Home, listed by English Heritage.
     
    Alternatives to a fire station include a campus site for the county’s proposed university , an “innovation" or retaining the sites features as a frontage for flats.
     
    The cash-strapped council  is keen on selling the site to HWFRS for a much-needed new fire station for Hereford.

     

    and the Queenswood Country Park and Bodenham Lake nature reserve
     

    Council considers transfer of top natural attractions

     
    10:25am Friday 21st February 2014 in News By Bill Tanner
     
    HEREFORDSHIRE Council is in talks with a “community group†looking to take over two of the county’s top natural attractions.
     
    Queenswood Country Park and Bodenham Lake nature reserve could both be transferred out of council control.
     
    The council confirmed this morning (Friday) that it had been approached by an  as  yet un-named community group over assuming responsibility for both sites.
     
    In a statement, the council said: “As part of our community asset transfer process, we have asked the group to complete a business case which outlines how it would operate the locations and how this would benefit the public, along with providing various assurances around competency and financial viability.â€
     
    The council will consider the proposed transfer once a copy of the business case has been received.
     
    In June last year, the council faced calls for “clarity†over its proposals for the future of Queenswood Country Park.
     
    Opposition councillors wanted a guarantee from the local authority that the site on Dinmore Hill called one of county’s “most precious public assets†would not be sold off.
     
    Then, the council said no decisions had been made on the overall future for its parks and countryside service ahead of a related savings plan.
     
    The 170- acre Queenswood is managed by the council and the Queenswood Coronation Fund.
     
    Forty-seven acres are made up of more than 1,200 rare and exotic trees from all over the world. Another 123 acres is spread over semi-natural woodland designated as a site of special scientific interest and a local nature reserve.
     
    Queenswood survived a privatisation scare in 1988 when the then Hereford and Worcester County Council was forced into a denial of any plan to privatise its country parks after reports suggested it could happen.
     
    Originally part of the Hampton Court estate, Queenswood has a history of public access dating from 1935 when it was bought by public subscription through an appeal organised by the then Council for the Preservation of Rural England.
     
    It was handed over to the then county council “to look after for the people all the time†and prevent development that planning law at the time did not protect it from.
     
    Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve is 44.5 hectares (110 acres) of varied habitat including riverside meadows, veteran orchard, newly planted orchard, a 'gravel' area and wet woodland. The lake itself is the largest area of open water in the county.

     

     
     

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