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  10. Hereford City Link Road Opens Monday 11th December

    in Open Forum

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    The City Link Road will open to the public on Monday 11 December 2017.

     

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    The road opens in time for the busiest Christmas Shopping period

     
    The road will mark a significant milestone in the regeneration of Hereford City following on from the successful opening of Old Market in 2012.
     
    Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Ltd will remain on-site for some weeks to undertake some final minor works and to finish the associated works to Barr’s Court Road.
     
    Once open the new road will provide an east to west route and a direct walking and cycling link from the Great Western Way to the hospital, railway station and colleges.  The road’s opening will also reinstate a second entrance to Merton Meadow car park in time for the Christmas shopping period.
     
    Councillor Philip Price, Cabinet Member for Infrastructure said:

    “I am delighted to announce that the road is opening on time and within budget and I would like to thank Alun Griffiths for the professional delivery of the road. More importantly, I would like to thank residents near to the road and the travelling public for their patience during the works.
     
    The road marks another milestone in Hereford’s regeneration and we now look forward to making further improvements to High Town next year and Commercial and Blueschool Streets in the near future.
     
    The new road unlocks previously unseen and under-utilised inner city land for development and plans can now be taken forward for the site to build new homes, a transport hub at the Hereford Railway Station, new public services buildings and university accommodation.”

     

  12. Belmont Library Celebrates 25 Years

    in Belmont

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    Join Belmont Library for coffee, cake and books on 7 December
     
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    There will be a special celebration at Belmont Library this Thursday (7 December 2017) as the library celebrates being open for 25 years.
     
    Located in the vibrant Belmont Community Centre, Eastholme Road. Belmont Library continues to provide a valued service to the local community, welcoming 22,500 visitors a year. The library is a gateway to over 200,000 books, DVDs and audio books held in Herefordshires public libraries. Customers can take out up to 12 books at a time. Reservations are free, computer and Wi-Fi access is free and there are no overdue charges for children or teenagers.
     
    Jan Nesaratnam, Senior Librarian for Herefordshire Councils library service, said:
     
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    Belmont Library continues to inspire a love of books in both children and adults and we know how much it is valued by the local community. We hope lots of people will come along to celebrate the librarys 25th birthday with us.
     
    Drop in to Belmont Library on Thursday 7 December (10am-12pm). Everyone is welcome for coffee and cake and there will be book giveaways for young children.

  13. Litter, flytipping, graffiti and other eyesores

    in Newton Farm

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    The"civil enforcement officers", aka traffic wardens, should surely have the powers to issue on the spot fines for littering?

    I know the council employ a couple of staff to deal with fly tipping and littering; I also know that one lady recently was handed a £60 fine for discarding a cigarette butt in the street, which I think is great.

     

     I agree but in the absence of ID Cards how would this be enforced? 

  14. Congratulations Bill Thomas

    in Open Forum

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    Congratulations goes to Bill Thomas for winning our online photo competition. 

     

    The winning photograph will now be used as our main background for at least the next 12 months.

     

    Bill also wins £50 Miller & Carter voucher.

     

    Thank you to everyone who entered, the standard was very high and we look forward to introducing more competitions in 2018.

     

    This is the beautiful winning photograph 

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  15. FREE Christmas Parking Vouchers in Hereford

    in Hereford City

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    Herefordshire Council has today issued vouchers for free parking to encourage customers to visit independent businesses in Hereford this Christmas. The scheme is in partnership with the Hereford Business Improvement District (BID) team and aims to promote independent businesses during the busy Christmas period.

     
    Cabinet Member for Transport & Regulatory Services, Cllr Barry Durkin said:
     
    “I’m pleased to be working with the Hereford BID team. We have listened to businesses who are finding it tough in the current economic climate and would like to help encourage shoppers to shop locally this Christmas.”
     
    The parking vouchers are available for local independent businesses to issue to customers. They can be used throughout December for 3 hours free weekend car parking at the Town Hall car park (access via East Street) and Greyfriars overflow car park (the section under the bridge) on Saturdays and Sundays. They can also be used for 2 hours free parking (Monday to Saturday) in the limited waiting bays on Castle Street. These locations are a short walk from the Independent Quarter on Church Street and the surrounding area.
     
    Retailers who would like to receive vouchers for customers should contact the Hereford BID team on 01432 376830.
     
    Don’t forget: Herefordshire Council car parks in Hereford city centre, including the Old Market and on-street pay & display, are free for shoppers after 4pm every Wednesday until Christmas.
     

  16. New Cabinet Member Portfolios Announced

    in Open Forum

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    Portfolio changes confirmed from 1 December 2017

     
    Herefordshire Council has announced changes to the Cabinet Member portfolios.
     
    Leader of Herefordshire Council, Councillor Tony Johnson, has streamlined Councillor David Harlow’s member responsibility so he will become Cabinet Member for Economy and Communications. This enables Councillor Harlow to focus on economic development, regeneration and the Hereford Enterprise Zone in line with Herefordshire Council’s priority to support the growth of the local economy. Councillor Harlow will also have responsibility for broadband and communications strategy.
     
    Councillor Nigel Shaw will add corporate services to his portfolio to become Cabinet Member for Finance, Housing and Corporate Services. As part of his corporate services remit, Councillor Shaw will take on additional responsibility for areas such as emergency planning and business continuity, legal and democratic services, registration and coroner services, human resources and health and safety.
     
    Councillor Barry Durkin will become Cabinet Member for Transport and Regulatory Services as he broadens his portfolio with responsibility for environmental health, trading standards, licensing, bereavement services and markets and fairs.
     
    Councillor Bramer, Cabinet Member for Contracts and Assets, will take responsibility for shared services and contract management policy.
     
    Councillor Paul Rone, as Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, will incorporate community engagement and development into his portfolio.
     
    Councillor Tony Johnson, Leader of Herefordshire Council, said:
     
    “The Cabinet Member portfolio changes are designed to support our commitment to economic growth, building houses and creating jobs across the county.”
     
     
    The full list of Cabinet Members as of 1 December 2017:
     
    Councillor Tony Johnson
    Leader of the council / Corporate strategy and budget
     
     
    Councillor Jonathan Lester
    Deputy leader of the council / Young people and children’s wellbeing
     
     
    Councillor Harry Bramer
    Contracts and assets
     
     
    Councillor David Harlow
    Economy and communications
     
     
    Councillor Nigel Shaw
    Finance, housing and corporate services
     
     
    Councillor Paul Rone
    Health and wellbeing
     
     
    Councillor Philip Price
    Infrastructure
     
     
    Councillor Barry Durkin
    Transport and regulatory services

  18. Jobs reinstated at Vision Gelpack Ltd

    in Widemarsh Common and Grandstand Business Park

    Posted

    JOBS have been reinstated at Gelpack just three months after 175 staff were told to go home as the company went into administration.

     
    The Visionscape Group brought the company in September and have now reinstated 50 jobs, with a further 20 positions planned by mid-2018.
     
    The company now named Vision Gelpack Ltd is under the leadership of managing director Geoff Davis.

    He said: “I am especially delighted that we have been able to restore production and employment at our Grandstand Road plant so quickly.
     
    “I am also excited by the many new opportunities that the Visionscape Group represents, with its global closed loop philosophy, which ensures that the recovery opportunities for each product are fully maximized.”
     
    Vision Gelpack manufactures polyethylene films, liners and sacks for the local authority, waste management, janitorial, clinical and medical and other industrial sectors.
     
    “We are excited to welcome Vision Gelpack to the Visionscape Group," said Harry Ackerman, executive director at Visionscape. “With over four decades in profitable business, Vision Gelpack was a great strategic fit for us and value-added on all sides. We have made an excellent investment and Vision Gelpack’s established reputation will enable Visionscape to provide a more comprehensive range of services and solutions to the millions in the markets we operate.”
     
    Visionscape is a global environmental utility group providing turnkey solutions in areas of sanitation, energy and waste water treatment. The company aims to reinvent waste management processes, specific to emerging markets, utilising cutting-edge technology and tools to address the waste management needs of megacities. Visionscape also offers services for commercial, residential, industrial, and healthcare clients.

  19. Clearing The Newton Brook

    in Belmont

    Posted

    I saw the JCB here yesterday and wondered what they were doing along the bank, thank you for the information and good to see that more has been scheduled into future maintenance. I had a wonder across early this evening and it look much much better, hopefully the stream will flow a lot easier now. I did notice that they couldn't get to the parts around the tree that is situated in the centre of the stream, (4th photo down before the one of the JCB) tree looks like it could do with removing. 

     

    You mean this one 

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    Yes, I have already spoken with Cllr Tracy Bowes about seeing if they can get it removed. I spoke to the workman yesterday when I took these photographs and they said that it needs removing if they want the water to flow without obstruction.

  20. Clearing The Newton Brook

    in Belmont

    Posted

    Colin, Newton Brook also runs the length of Waterfield Rd in Newton Farm and comes out across the road from McDonalds lets hope they clear this as well because the amount of rubbish dumped there I'm surprised it hasn't caused the brook to flood onto the road.

     

    Hi Glenda, yes they are monitoring the other parts of the brook and this has been included in the tender for work for next year. 

  22. Clearing The Newton Brook

    in Belmont

    Posted

    Some good work being carried out all this week along the Newton Brook in Belmont. The brook has not really been cleaned out in years so it was good to see a JCB making light work of it.

    This work was paid for by Herefordshire Council and there is now a program for maintenance along this stretch. 

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    This work was undertaken following constant pressure to do something from Cllr Tracy Bowes who has been chasing them for months as this is a flood risk. They tried to clear some of the brook near Jubilee field on the last community action day but the silt was above their wellies.

    They are monitoring the other parts of the brook and this has been included in the tender for work for next year. 

    December, January and February have been highlighted as good times for tree and shrub maintenance and coppicing but there is a plan now which should see additional work carried out throughout the year.

  24. Rotherwas Rail Proposal

    in Planning

    Posted

    Things may be about to change;

     

    Rail lines which were closed during the notorious Beeching cuts in the 1960s could be reopened, the Transport Secretary has announced.

     
    Chris Grayling said he wants to open up routes which would encourage housebuilding, ease overcrowding and boost the economy.
     
    But Labour has dismissed the plans as "unambitious" - with transport campaigners warning it is "desperately difficult to reopen a rail line".
     
    Thousands of stations and hundreds of local rail lines were closed down between 1964 and 1970 on the recommendation of the then British Railways chairman Dr Richard Beeching.
     
    The Government's rail strategy, which includes restoring lost capacity, is being published on Wednesday.

     

    Full news article here

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