Frank Smith

On 29/09/2017 at 18:16, Colin James said:

The new duck pond sign is ready! 

Thank you to Becky and the team at Vets4Pets for sponsoring this sign and for Print Plus for creating it.

The new sign is super, well done to everyone involved.

My thoughts go out to the family who has lost this man. Absolutely terrible accident on this notorious stretch of road. 

 Colin there are often bad cyclists as there are bad motorists. I have seen the behaviour of bad cyclists in London but this is not the majority of cyclists and certainly doesn't apply to many biking around Hereford.

In the last few months cars and vans have been used as terrorist weapons to kill and maim people but I do not claim that all car drivers are terrorists! However, a bad motorist will do more damage than a bad cyclist. 

Cyclists are not permitted to ride on non designated pavements. Likewise, cars aren't permitted to drive on pavements and yet how many times have pedestrians tried to get passed cars blocking pavements around Hereford. It is not unusual, especially outside schools to see parents having to steer pushchairs into traffic because cars are blocking pavements.  As I said we should all respect each other, and to do this we should all respect Highway rules. I understand that The Highway code actually permits cyclists to cycle 2 a breast as car drivers should view all cyclists as if it were another vehicle and give them 1.5M clearance when passing. 

The Highway Code says the cyclists should ride single file, especially on narrow roads, see screenshot:

Unless otherwise stated cyclists are not permitted to ride on footpaths.

Something that confuses many cyclists is whether or not they are allowed to cycle on the pavement. According to Laws HA 1835 section 72 & RSA 1984, section 129, cyclists must not cycle on the pavement. 

Cyclists on Footpaths!

Should cyclists be allowed on footpaths?

I ask the question because this morning I was walking along Belmont Avenue and a chap on a bike knocked into me from behind and almost knocked me to the floor as he came speeding past me on along the footpath on his bike. He turned around and shouted sorry pal but to be honest it not only startled me but I will probably have a bruise on my arm. I could have easily lost my balance and fallen into the road.

I thought riding a bicycle on a footpath was illegal? I appreciate that some people do not like riding on the roads and most of the councils in the country are implementing cycle lanes where they can but if the roads are narrow in the first place it makes it very difficult. I always remeber growing up that the police would tell you to get off your bike and walk on footpaths but that does not appear to happen anymore.

I have just seen this article on Sky news

The weeds on top of the city walls have really grown, why are they not being removed? It is bad enough seeing all the weeds and litter on our streets but the city walls are part of our heritage, we need to get onto Jesse Norman

Welcome, Aurun.

Notice of consultation for PSPO dog control

 

Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014

Notice is hereby given that Herefordshire Council (“the councilâ€) proposes to make a Public Space Protection Order (“PSPOâ€) under section 59 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (“the Actâ€) for the control of dogs in its area.

On 20th October 2014 the power to make dog control orders was repealed by the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. Section 59 of the Act provides local authorities with powers to make Public Space Protection Orders. These orders intend to address activities carried out in the public spaces that have a detrimental effect on the quality of life of those in the locality.

The Council takes the health and well-being of the residents very seriously and seeks to promote a health, safe environment for all residents, protecting them from anti-social behaviour in the form of dog control issues.

1. The proposed PSPO will be entitled The Herefordshire Council (Dog Control) Public Spaces Protection Order and it is intended that it will come into force on or before 20th October 2017.

2. The PSPO will replace the four existing Dog Control Orders which were previously made by the council under the provisions of the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 and which will cease to have effect as from 20th October 2017 in accordance with the provisions of section 75(3) of the 2014 Act (or such earlier date, if the said Orders are revoked by the Council), namely:

a) The Fouling of Land By Dogs (Herefordshire Council) Order 2010;

b) The Dogs On Leads (Herefordshire Council) Order 2010; and

c) The Dogs on Leads By Direction (Herefordshire Council) Order 2010; d) The Dogs Exclusion (Herefordshire Council) Order 2010;

3. The proposed PSPO will have substantially the same effect as the existing Dog Control Orders, these effects being;

a) The Fouling of Land by Dogs

It will be an offence for any person in charge of a dog, which defecates on land specified within the Order, to fail to remove the faeces forthwith, unless he can show a reasonable excuse for failing to do so or the owner/occupier of the land has consented to his failing to do so.

b) The Dogs on Leads

To make it an offence for any person in charge of a dog to fail to keep that dog on a lead at all times on any land which is:

NOTICE OF CONSULTATION

(i) Used as a memorial, burial ground, cemetery or garden of remembrance.

c) Dogs on Lead by Direction

To make it an offence for any person in charge of a dog to fail to put and keep that dog on a lead when directed to do so by an authorised officer or agent of the Council or by a police officer in respect of any land which is open to the air and to which public are entitled or permitted to have access.

Any such direction may only be given if restraint of the dog is necessary to prevent a nuisance or behaviour by the dog likely to cause annoyance or disturbance to any other person on any land to which the PSPO applies or the worrying of any animal or bird.

d) The Dogs Exclusion

It will be an offence for any person in charge of a dog to take the dog onto or permit the dog to enter or remain on land within a dog exclusion zone unless he can show a reasonable excuse for doing so or the owner/occupier of the land has consented to his doing so.

Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN)

The PSPO will create a greater level of consistency across the county. All offences can be dealt with by issuing a fixed penalty notice (FPN) of £100 payable within 21 days with a reduction to £50 if paid within 10 working days. The maximum fine on summary conviction is level 3 on the standard scale; currently £1000.

Consultation

By virtue of Section 72 of the Act, before introducing a PSPO the Council is obliged to carry out consultation with the chief officer of police, the local policing body, community representatives and owners/occupiers of land covered within the order. The consultation will be publicised through the Council’s website. The consultation will be open for six weeks and will end on 5th July 2017

At the closure of the formal consultation period, Herefordshire Council will review all comments and will make a decision on whether to make the order or alternative in part or in full.

 

 

See attachment

Notice_of_Consultation_PSPO_dog_control.pdf

Are they serious?? I am going to call the police and make a complaint.

This chap is correct we do not owe the EU anything, this is something that has been made up along the way. The remaining EU countries now have to make up the shortfall and they are looking at making the UK to pay for it. 

Hello Frank. Here's a reality check for you.

 

There are people in this country who ' work hard and try to better themselves' who cannot afford a roof over their heads. There are nurses using food banks, and schools requesting parents provide toilet paper for pupils to use.

 

Thank you for noticing that I go against the opinion of the majority of contributors on here. I'm left and proud. I take full ownership of my values.

 

Do you own your right wing opinions? Do you take ownership of what years of austerity have done to the most vulnerable?

 

We do have something in common though, Frank. I too work hard and have a house. The difference being that I don't begrudge others in a less privileged position having the same. We all need a home.

 

(PS - I don't think you're a 'bad guy', I just don't agree with a lot of your political views.)

Yes I take ownership of my views and I respect yours but I believe that we need these austerity measures in order to reduce the national debt left behind.. There is no real difference as I certainly do not begrudge others less fortunate and I do not have a problem with genuine people claiming benefits, I Like the social system, what I don't like is hearing is that everyone else are apparent victims, I don't buy that. Getting back to this woman in a tent causing a right bloody mess, lets be honest about that! I clearly do not know all of the facts but from what I have read and what the police have said in their statement it appears that there is no helping this woman? 

Agreed Bobby.

 

I'm pretty sure that nobody commenting on here knows the full story. Yet so many feel the urge to demean, demonise and vilify in their posts. It is truly depressing when one comment suggests that Russia - with it's record of human rights abuses - would be better placed to deal with this lady.

 

It's a sad state of affairs when folk feel they can post threats, and barely anybody condemns their words.

 

I hope all of the 'I'm alright Jacks' on here, never have the misfortune to find themselves on the fringes of society....or they might just find themselves the subject of a Hereford Voice thread, being given a public mauling.

On the flip side, your are one of those people quick enough to demonise the local authorities too without knowing the full facts quite often, I notice that you tend to side with the opposite side of authority usually all of the time, other members share the same views that whoever it happens to be is the victim and all the people having to make decisions are the bad guys? What gives? 

Away from this particular topic and person, I find it frustrating to often hear excuses being made for some of these people, that a regular criminal has been dealt a bad card in life or a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol is vulnerable, someone who behaves often in a anti-social manner probably has mental issues and needs help, everyone is a bloody victim. Actually, we all have choices in life and we are all responsible for our own actions, yet it seems that the people who work hard and try to better themselves by buying their own homes etc etc, like myself, I get told because I voted to the Conservatives, which is my right, I am a Tory! So am I the bad guy here? 

Just goes to show, when no or fewer benefits are paid out strangely enough there happens to be less disabled people about. I bet you didn't see hardly anyone on a mobility scooter either Colin? 

This is a useful list, thank you for going to the effort of compiling it. Thank I will change where I eat after reading this.

Fabulous, well done Councillors and also the members of the public, you have achieved lots by the looks of these photographs and on such a hot humid day, a well earned glass or two of vino on the agenda tonight I am sure.     

According to Twitter, the intended new Hereford Fish & Chips Shop alongside the Golden Galleon has just been granted opening hours up until 4am, despite Council objections. Looks like the former Inspector Semper has come back as a 'Licensing Consultant' and now represents businesses around the city. So it looks like the ban on late night takeaways may be a thing of the past.

Good news, Nick Semper is a good guy and understands that young people want to have a good night, which includes some grub on the way home! I don't see a problem with it, Golden Galleon has not had any major problems since their late night licence was approved and I notice that there are a few more places opening late. I hope more and more businesses apply to stay open, it would be good if in his new role he can visit other establishments encouraging them to apply too.

This is a sad day for Hereford and the local community who have come to rely on this centre.

Here's another thing...I guess if we see a University established in Hereford that may well increase the young vote!

 

They like his honesty.

Personally, I think he has attracted them by offering them free tuition fees (which he cannot finance) which ironically his party introduced. He also know that the young first time voters are more easily influenced, so it depends on how you look at it, but that is how I see it.

Let's face it Corbyn lost despite a massive vote from the youth. Combined with an awful conservative campaign he will never do better than this. There is also the factor that the Blairites in his party are unlikely to vote with him in parliament.

Oh how wonderful and original, well done Jim Kenyon for your efforts   

I just read this and completely agree:

She is fed up of the constant Commons moaning and moves to block or delay Brexit behind the scenes. She's saying nows your time to do something about it, defeat her in the democratic GE or if you lose, shut up and let her get on with it. Would expect a clear Tory majority in June.

According to the HT website, the incident near Grafton this morning was due to trespass, the police were not armed as they were transport police .

British Transport Police have a firearms unit, so the fact that they were transport police is irrelevant.  

Well I'll be damned if I can bring myself to agree with our dear friend and fellow poster Frank Smith. Whilst I can accept I don't have a monopoly on good ideas and sound thoughts and my mind is often addled by ale, getting the Police tooled up to 'prevent life' is a step to far unless I'm considered out of step and very old fashioned.

Given that the original sentiment was to prevent loss of life, and I've given my reasons why I disagree with Colin's proposition, Frank has taken the debate to a level that many like me may find uncomfortable. I can't see how directing the Police to shoot us all to prevent life is ever going to do us any good at all.

Shoot us all? WTH you on about Bobby?

I am in favour of armed police, the world has changed for the worst and we need to be able to prevent life by being able to respond within seconds to any threat to the public. European police carry firearms so it is time for our police to be able to protect the public and themselves. I have signed the petition to at least allow a debate in parliament.

One for signage https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/info/200142/planning_services/planning_application_search/details?id=170557&search=st%20martins%20street

One for planning permission https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/info/200142/planning_services/planning_application_search/details?id=163071&search-term=st%20martins%20street&search-service=search&search-source=the%20keywords&search-item=%27st%27,%20%27martins%27%20and%20%27street%27

Thank you