Victor Wright

I have reported the damaged light so we will see how long this all takes.

Yes work going on there I notice, so am I to believe that until Colin actually reported it nobody from the council had done anything about it?

Oh really? Then why is The Maylord and Commercial St festooned with empty shops?

Probably because it have never been updated and it was empty way before the new shopping centre opened! Only place to have moved was TK Maxx the restaurant and Lamberts have been closed for years. Toilets are usually always out of order too! 

What a load of rubbish! Hereford is busier then ever since the new development opened. 

I completely agree 

This is good to see, something positive for Hereford, not sure if I actually prefer to call it The Old House or The Black and White House, either or works.

Happy new year to everyone on HV hope next year is a better year than 2016 was :) 

All young lads I see instead of setting homeless people on fire maybe they should be back in Syria fighting for their country like our grandparents did in WWI and WWII

I know that Victor, I was just being pedantic! 

 I know ha ha, Merry Christmas!  

But that is a list of when they are open...

It is also a list of when they are closed, I meant just a list of days showing when open rather than a bigger list showing when they are closed, it was typed tongue in cheek 

Committee decision today - Supersams and Mila shops licence REVOKED

Good, but I am sure they will still continue selling alcohol regardless, the law needs changing and much heavier sentences need to be imposed. Annoys me, these people have been welcomed into this country from Iraq and this is how they behave, not surprised that some people make the comments that they do.

Hotel could be fantastic for the city with the right investment

Be easier to provide a list of when they are open ha ha

Good luck with your retirement, time to relax for a while 

Some really nice photographs from a bird's eye view, unbelievable how clear these pictures are 

RIP, nobody expects to be killed while doing their job.

It would be good to have a really nice pub with a garden, perfect for somewhere to take the kids especially with the common next door.

You know whats even funnier than seeing a few cyclists in that pic on the paths.............Seeing people walking on them

Cycling on a footpath is illegal yes? 

The stupid tree boulevard along belmont road os a Cllr. Phil Edwards notion by all accounts, why use this space for tree's when it could be used for traffic and help reduce the constant congestion. I also prefer the bus lane idea over the bizarre tree idea

I might attend because I do like the idea of a tram system and it will be interesting to see what is said.

There are some excellent charities listed there who have benefitted but I have to ask how come NCC got £1000 yet SHYYP only got £500? Surely this would of been more appropriate if the funds were the other way around or better still SHYYP having £1500! 

 I have to agree with you Bill, how is the Northolme Centre a charity anyway?  

Good to see the Hereford food bank and Parkinson's Hereford receiving a donations. 

This really needed cutting it was an eyesore, it is a shame they never removed the grass, I know generally they don't but in this case because it was so long they should of removed it. On a positive note well done to those of you that managed (with some pressure) to get this grass cut.

I see that this sign has gone and a few 'shop parking' signs have appeared.

That has to be better than parking for shops ONLY signs

Most decent cities have a Lido or outside pool, I cannot believe that they filled ours in and knocked down th shop and changing rooms, now there is only a play area for the kids.

You are kidding when you said this Adrian....

 if there is such a shortage of housing, why is the Hereford Time full every week of houses for Sale?

 lol

Hereford is in desperate need of additional housing both in the social housing and private sector. What they do need to get in order in the infrastructure for these new houses first! 

The garage is well underway groundworks and moving at a good pace I see this morning on my travels. 

Hi

 

As Ward councillor I have attended every meeting since I was elected and I have pointed out to the Parish Council that there are people asking questions about the precept money and how it is going to be spent.

 

As I am not a Parish Councillor I am not privy to all of the information but when I attend the meetings as a member of the public, I have on several occasions, including the meeting on Thursday, suggested that more things are done around the whole of the ward.

 

To be fair the Parish did hold a community day for Jubilee Field a few months ago and I along with several of the parish councillors and some of their families did spend several hours trying to cut back and prepare plants beds, myself and the son of one parish councillor, spent several hours in the brook trying to pull out debris.  Unfortunately, only a couple of members of the public turned up to the event and obviously with limited resource there is only so much which can be done.

 

It is my understanding that the Parish Council are considering another community day and I have suggested that they consider more areas than Jubilee field.  The problem is that there are now many areas of the ward that need time and effort spending on them.

 

I held a meeting with BBLP several weeks ago and the parish clerk kindly accompanied me, we highlighted several areas of concern including the brooks, which are overgrown and have items dumped in them.  Only this week I took pictures of several overgrown areas of brook and emailed them to the Operations Manager at BBLP highlighting again the issues.

 

I have spoken to the Parish Clerk about the field on Sydwall Road and I am hoping that this may appear on the agenda/list of jobs for the handyman to do, when they have been appointed. 

 

Due to budget cuts you are correct that the number of jobs that BBLP are able to do has been reduced and tree cutting is only done for Health and safety reasons. I know people find this incredibly frustrating, as do I, because we all know trees will carry on growing and in years to come we will have big problems.

 

It is my understanding that Parish Councils will be asked to take on more services in the future and

I know both myself and the Clerk receive regular complaints about overhanging trees and hedges.  Our locality steward is very good but he is also limited in terms of what the agreements and budgets allow him to do.

 

I would definitely encourage people to report issues via the on line portal on the Herefordshire Council website and I will continue to work with the Parish Council and encourage them to look at all areas of Belmont.  It would also be helpful if people did come and voice their concerns at the Parish Meeting, generally I am the only person from the "public" to attend.

 

When the Parish Council carried out their surveys during the last few years, the library service came top of the list of things the public in Belmont want to support.  I am expecting Herefordshire Council to make some proposals and requests in the coming months regarding the future of libraries and the Parish Council may well be asked to consider contributing to the library again for the next financial year.  The number of visitors to Belmont library has dramatically increased since the closure of the main library and everyone at the Community Centre is working closely with the Council to ensure a library in Belmont continues.  This year South Wye Community Association obtained a grant from Belmont Rural and Hereford City Council to cover the licence fee cost.  I imagine that next year the Parish will be asked again to consider a grant.

 

Belmont Rural has a great community spirit and has many areas of open space and two community centres.  We are very lucky and I believe by working together we can ensure that the area is maintained for future generations, that includes the Parish Council, myself, Herefordshire Council, BBLP and members of the public.

 

I am proud to be the Councillor for Belmont and we have a proactive Parish Clerk and some very good Parish Councillors, who give up their time to carry out work across the ward, we need to work together to ensure that jobs are tackled.  I agree the handyman is a great step forward but we need to keep up the momentum across the ward, in lots of different areas.

 

I was inspired when I helped with Colin and others to clear the Great Western Way last year.  I would love for a community day like that to happen in Belmont.  There are bushes/trees which need cutting back across footpaths, borders and lots of open areas.  It would be great if we could come together and make a start on bringing these areas back under control.  I for one would love to see some of the footpath bridges stained again, community litter picks and people helping their neighbours. (Even an hour spent litter picking can make a big difference to an area).  Newton Farm have a team of people who collect litter on a regular basis and it would be great to have a similar team in Belmont.

 

There is more than can be done and the Parish Council has money in the bank, please feedback to them on areas you would like to see money spent on and come along to Parish Council meetings to have your say.

 

Tracy

Thank you Tracey for your detailed response. We could do with more councillors like you up front and straight with people, I like that. Keep up all the good work that you do, this has not gone unnoticed. 

I have no real issue with this garage being built, especially if it in a 24 hour operation like the store. I work shifts and often buy my fuel on my way to or from work during the early hours when it is less busy, now that Tesco close at 10 this will be the nest best option for me. 

The garage will be a 24 hour operation according to the report.

Personally I believe a garage will be good and at least that road to nowhere may now finally be used.