ragwert Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 Taken from BBC Hereford & WorcesterWhat do you think? BBC Hereford & Worcester can reveal a 15 year plan to spend hundreds of millions of pounds changing the face of Herefordshire. The proposals contained in a leaked document, include creating a new riverside area in Hereford and multi story car parks on the city's outskirts. Proposals also see plans to build a hotel at the racecourse and to approach businesses to build accommodation for thousands of students. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 All sounds pretty good to me then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragwert Posted November 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 All sounds pretty good to me then The riverside development would be a great idea & the hotel on racecourse.The skate park needs extending with more activities,rock wall climb centre etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 I hope there is another river crossing included... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise Lloyd Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 This leaked document I am sure appeared on HV a couple of months ago - I might remember where later on - it made for good reading then and the money will come from ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twowheelsgood Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 The last master plan the Council spent several million pounds putting together - ESG - was a 20 year plan that was abandoned after 6 years or so - basically once the consultants and the money men had taken their fill from the paperwork and then the OLM, so this is more of the same. ESG Civic Quarter - This lies north of Blueschool Street, directly opposite Maylord shopping centre, itself an integral part of the regeneration plans. It is envisaged a new county library will be the centrepiece, creating a major new focal point in the city, and a place where people can get information and learn new skills in a computer led age. The whole area will become a lively, active street scene, incorporating smaller shops, offices and cafes with civic buildings mostly occupying the upper floors along with new apartments. Modern, purpose-built offices will help local businesses grow and prosper. What we've actually got is no library, no lively active street scene, no nothing really, save for Blueschool House soon to be clad in red formica. Is it any wonder a lot of us are more than a little jaded by the out of touch, closed door cabinet system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twowheelsgood Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 This leaked document I am sure appeared on HV a couple of months ago - I might remember where later on - it made for good reading then and the money will come from ?? Yes it was on here - it was a draft with numerous errors. i couldn't be bothered with it past page 6 - its just job justification for council middle mangers. Always looking forward with futile grand designs, never doing routine maintenance on significant assets - roads, for instance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megilleland Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 Here is the Plan shown on this powerpoint presentation? Herefordshire Economic Master Plan General Overview and Scrutiny Committee July 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise Lloyd Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 Yes that is the one TWG commented on the fact that there were 4 quarters but they only mentioned 3. It was either ipusseycat..... or Maggiemay who posted it originally but I am sure it was a lot more lengthy and glossy and it was still work in progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megilleland Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 Herefordshire Development and Regeneration Partnership looks like a resurrection of Hereford Futures, although on a larger scale. This contract summary provides an insight into the council's pipe dreams. What could possibly go wrong? Here is what the council are thinking of putting out to tender 45000000-7 Construction work 45200000-9 Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work 45210000-2 Building construction work 45211000-9 Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses 45211100-0 Construction work for houses 45211200-1 Sheltered housing construction work 45211340-4 Multi-dwelling buildings construction work 45211341-1 Flats construction work 45211350-7 Multi-functional buildings construction work 45211360-0 Urban development construction work 45212000-6 Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants 45213110-7 Shop buildings construction work 45212300-9 Construction work for art and cultural buildings 45213312-3 Car park building construction work 45215000-7 Construction work for buildings relating to health and social services, for crematoriums and public conveniences 45215100-8 Construction work for buildings relating to health 45215130-7 Clinic construction work 45215200-9 Construction work for social services buildings 45215210-2 Construction work for subsidised residential accommodation 45215220-5 Construction work for social facilities other than subsidised residential accommodation 45215221-2 Daycare centre construction work 45215222-9 Civic centre construction work 45262690-4 Refurbishment of run-down buildings 45262700-8 Building alteration work 45453000-7 Overhaul and refurbishment work 45453100-8 Refurbishment work 45454000-4 Restructuring work 09323000-9 District Heating 71315200-1 Building consultancy services 71321100-5 Construction Economic Services Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megilleland Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Cabinet Thursday 1 December 2016 10.00 am item 7. Herefordshire Economic Development Strategy To consider and agree the draft economic development strategy for recommendation to Council. This is a key decision because it is likely to be significant in terms of its effect on communities living or working in an area comprising one or more wards in the county. The strategy is visionary and aspirational. The investment opportunities are in various stages of development and it is accepted that not all of them may be realised. It is important to demonstrate what could be achieved within the county and to start the conversation about regeneration with partners, local communities, and prospective investors whilst remaining agile and flexible to respond to challenges and opportunities as they arise. Additional documents: Appendix 1 - Economic Development Strategy Appenidx 2 - Investment Pitchbook Appendix 3 – Response to General Overview and Scrutiny Committee recommendations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise Lloyd Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Definition of aspirational Having or characterized by aspirations to achieve social prestige and material success: I will comment further later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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