Adrian Smith

This going ahead at this location, in the projected numbers, is a disgrace. There are no positives for Hereford as a result of it. Just hope worst case scenarios do not come to pass.

Sadly, this will be going ahead within a matter of weeks (based on what has happened elsewhere in the country). Imposed by the Home Office. Council has little to no say and the public certainly don't get one.

Two ways of looking at this: 1. Jesse keen to protect his ministerial position thus not ruffling too many feathers with government. 2. The fact he is a Tory means he may have more influence than if Hfd was a non-Tory seat. I know Sir Graham Brady at least managed to get a similar hotel proposition in his constituency from potentially being over 100 young single males, to asylum family units only.

I understand Cllr Bowes is meeting with CEO of the council later this afternoon, so will I'm sure be pleased to hear any concerns from residents before then if possible.

Colin, Seems like the owners of the hotel are looking to take the easy money on offer. Local residents concerned by this proposal need to send their concerns asap by e-mail to relevant officials and Cllrs. List: Paul.Walker@herefordshire.gov.uk; Matthew.Pearce@herefordshire.gov.uk; David.Hitchiner@herefordshire.gov.uk; tracy.bowes@herefordshire.gov.uk; Ann-Marie.Probert@herefordshire.gov.uk; Kevin.Tillett@herefordshire.gov.uk; Paul.Rone@herefordshire.gov.uk; jesse.norman.mp@parliament.uk; Hilary.Hall@herefordshire.gov.uk; epjharvey@herefordshire.gov.uk; Ange.Tyler@herefordshire.gov.uk; John.Harrington@herefordshire.gov.uk; Pauline.Crockett3@herefordshire.gov.uk; Gemma.Davies6@herefordshire.gov.uk; clerk@belmontrural-pc.gov.uk; clerk@herefordcitycouncil.gov.uk Are you or any readers able to publicise this via Facebook please as I'm not on that platform, as the depth of feeling needs conveying now. Thanks, Adrian Smith