greenknight

I understand that if such a deal was struck it could affect the way our NHS is run and possibly allow American Corporates access to NHS procurement contracts though I feel that this is already happening.

Sadly Roger is right and these days I only go to the county library to get green bags. I noticed many libraries can no longer purchase new books. I believe we should have a county library but that's all we need.

Well if this is preparation for the replacement to First then it has to be good news and surely more able to get around our streets and rural communities. Yeomans are giving themselves a fighting chance..good on 'em. Good news for a change.

Yes ...all the best Tracy and good luck.

Well I understand that Jim Kenyon and IOC crew have been active.

Uh yes but not until October!!!

Or avoid it!

I actually agree with the concept of higher charges for those car drivers who use the road more and I guess I'm one and so is Colin.Some private Companies and perhaps public organizations insist on representatives getting out there and turning the key or perhaps pushing the button when so many trips are unnecessary. I am saddened by the change in policy and this purely based on a loss of revenue.

Back on thread.. I guess now the Cons are throwing away incentives for greener motoring ( so to speak) and road tax duty is going up for many after 2017 this number is sure to rise. Sensible policies, suspect policing!

I can't get my head round this.. over production malarkey...milk and now lamb prices are in the farmers boots! This takes me back to the butter mountain days.

No Roger No, this has to stop! You should have arranged a sleepover in Stoke yesterday and then perhaps you may have been minded to raise a topic of interest.

Truly a great forum site...well done Cambo. I would consider us a largely rural area wouldn't you!

There is still a book open for signatures at the Cock of Tupsley for No.1 Ledbury Road ,situated just inside the entrance.

Gotta say Slim,s right Roger, and so early in the morning as well!!

No surprise here after all its rural,very few Police and ANPR cameras which new Policing methods rely on.....well as most are based on major roads and as that's the same roads most locals avoid when they can I'm pretty sure tax free motoring will only increase. Now where's the red diesel because I've got some mates coming down from Liverpool (back roads of course). They are checking up on their rural business plan and its a smokin investment!

Sorry mate but you missed Harry...he's done his time in the forces and those that served with him have huge respect. Without the shackles and restrictions this Royal would have spent more time on the front line. He has my admiration and for lots of different reasons. Aye

Have we all missed that little topic of an Eastern River Crossing on the same HT page?

I agree Cambo and to be honest it's always been a concern of mine that with certain charities how much is spent on administration and top end salaries. Hi Duffy.. not wrong about the CCG but like Primary Care Trusts before them they come across across as a shadowy group that can easily apply the Teflon suit when necessary to deflect blame! I don't think theres been much research other than a table top based lap top and contracted consultant on a project managers mission! The model they are about to embark on wont work and there will be pain and tears.

Agreed Ubique and these are just the start of the challenges that now lie ahead. There will be no support from central government the doors are closed. Charity Groups are already struggling we've seen that today friend so the only other option comes from local government and we know where we are with the finances here. Improved finances will only come from the selling of assets, significant increases in council tax or other revenue streams like business rates or house building...any ideas other than banging on that door until they give way?

Truth is AV if the decision has already been made and the council is just going through the motions then that's more money wasted by having non engaging staff pitched under a canopy. The Council,s not bothered so the staff aren't bothered just a day out of the office!

Blimey Chris when you put it like that ...I have no religion but would leave things as they are and see that monarchy has a role but the rest it's a big tick from me mate! Please Please can we just have some decent opposition!

Herefordshire is probably the least populated County in England, South Worcestershire alone is minded to look for twice the number of houses. The development at Roman Road is a shining example of how to cram things in and it doesn't matter where you go this is the current ideal that developers work towards after all the land costs but going upwards i.e. three stories, ultimately gives you a better return on your investment. I'm not saying it's right but that's how it goes. Why would you buy one of these, I wouldn't when there is currently choice in Herefordshire but this will change. An even worse development can be found near Ross on Wye but let's be honest that's about it the whole county over the last eight years. More houses have probably gone up in Worcester alone during that time. I beg to differ about Rotherwas because there is development here and its growing. As I'm writing this I can hear a Raven and your right Cloudberry Herefordshire has a lot to offer but it could be far better. Yellowhammer and Skylark numbers are in decline and we can't blame that on development and as for Cuckoo well we have no control over its destiny because as a migratory bird it has issues at its other address and falls victim to persecution during migration as do many summer visitors. It's funny how we can have people who believe that Fox hunting is a right yet some of the same set will bemoan the fact that the swallows have not returned to their barn or a silence has now fallen in the wood where a Nightingale once sung and the reason well ...the Maltese believe they have a traditional right to shoot songbirds or those that fill the sky during migration! They should all get together and thrash out whose rights are the most important as should we though unless we all move just a little nothing will be accomplished.

Well why not Roger it might give back the Labour Party some identity and besides what's wrong with Liverpool I thought you were a fan!! They need to select a leader and then get the party rally round them because somebody needs to be in opposition so we can start taking this Government to task. If they don't then I for one will be standing for the SNP and make a claim for UK governance in Scotland!! Yeah what about that then. At least we have the SNP because at the moment we have nothing else. The closet Tories are laughing their socks off and probably the rest of their underwear which probably lies under the table at the Conservative Club!

Hi Denise..when Mrs Knight and I moved out of our North Herefordshire Village last year they had just about finished there plan for new housing in the parish yet as soon as an application came in for just a dozen properties there were complaints ...all the usual stuff. I found it embarrassing but it was really about being selfish and the complaints were coming from people who had retired into the County and village after all "accept me but not those that follow". It was refreshing for us moving to Tupsley to find out that our local Councillors and residents agreed on a plan for housing near the school yet here we go again the developer all be it a new one wants to add a few more..

You see for me that didn't take long. A few comments down and by the time you have filtered out all the usual reasons not to build your left with almost no options as AV points out. This forum site is littered ( probably the wrong phrase) with housing topics not least the southern link road, Three Elms etc but at the moment nothing happens pushing up values of existing property and the resulting difficulties for the young wanting to leave the parental clutches again as discussed on other threads. Personally the Ewyas Harold ideal would be difficult to swallow for many however lower scale new village development would not, but it would involve possibly the acquisition of farmland. Yes a valuable loss for food production but regarding wildlife well sadly heavy use of fertiliser and pesticides reduce biodiversity and that system of agriculture exists in Herefordshire. This A465 corridor between Abergavenny and Hereford will feature heavily on this site over the next few years as will possibly the road out to Ledbury. On the one hand there will be a requirement to improve both the national road and rail links to and from the west and on the other side a better route to the under used M50 as pointed out though I'm starting to see more traffic on this road. So if there is a road and perhaps rail or maybe in even a tram system working an east west county route why not infill with smaller new villages feeding off this network. A system and lifestyle for the young that need these transport models for work and pleasure. Having read some of the ideals laid down by the Hereford Civic Society I believe some of it might not be pie in the sky. It may push population growth to the South/SE/SW of Hereford however this might just give those true Herefordians who want things to remain unchanged a choice but one that might mean moving to the North or North West of its reaches. Seeking out retirement in the quieter parts of this beautiful county but at least being able to do so without be forced out of county or country! Please don't get the wrong idea because I'm not and have never been a supporter of blanket concrete laying or cramped little boxes but we all need to give a little bit with our ideals.