Author Archives: Liz

Who Controls Access to Overview and Scrutiny?

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Liz

It is very worrying that once again the Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Herefordshire Council had documents withheld from them by officers, whose work they are supposed to be scrutinizing. Today questions written and submitted last Wednesday (11th January 2012) … Continue reading →

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LDF Consultation Meeting Dates

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Liz

Please note that the following meetings/drop-in sessions have been organised for Herefordshire residents to find out more information and ask questions about the current “Revised Preferred Option” which is the future plan for the county and now covers the period … Continue reading →

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New Plans for Hereford Explained to Parish Councillors

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Liz

Many people are not yet aware that the consultation on the new revised preferred option for Hereford has already started. The parish councillors of Breinton, Stretton Sugwas and Credenhill were some of the first to hear the revised housing figures … Continue reading →

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Notes on a National Planning Policy Framework Workshop

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Liz

The draft NPPF is out for consultation. Responses are due by 17th October. If you want to look at the NPPF draft, go to www.communities.gov.uk and follow the links. Study the list of PPG’s and PPS’s (existing planning policies) that … Continue reading →

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Hereford Relief Road Could be a Monumental Waste of Money!

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Liz

A new report out today will further increase pressure on Herefordshire Council to examine a real alternative to its relief road scheme.  Local groups say alternative could tackle congestion more effectively than the road proposal while still allowing for the growth … Continue reading →

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Hereford “Bypass” – Some Simple Questions Answered

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Liz

“Council set to drive through bypass plan” was an excellent way of grabbing the public attention in Herefordshire (Hereford Times 15.9.11). Everyone thinks we need a “bypass” and now it looks like Herefordshire Council, after all these years, is going … Continue reading →

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The Nation’s Favourite River at Risk

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Liz

The growth plans that Herefordshire Council are proposing to put out for consultation in just over a week, pose a huge risk to the Nation’s favourite river, the River Wye. The River Wye is a European Special Area of Conservation … Continue reading →

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It is Not Just Luck that Herefordshire is a Major Food Producer

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Liz

It is not just by luck that Herefordshire is a major food producer. This is a County which produces some of the best food in the country. Beef, lamb, chicken, turkeys, milk, strawberries, blackcurrants, raspberries, blueberries, potatoes and apples, to name … Continue reading →

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H&W Gardens Trust Opposes Proposals for an Inner Western ‘Relief Road’ for Hereford

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Liz

Hereford and Worcester Gardens Trust’s opposition to Proposals for an inner western ‘relief road’ across the historic landscapes of Belmont and Breinton. The route chosen runs in close proximity to Breinton and Warham and through the Belmont estate.  It is … Continue reading →

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A Black Hole In The Future Plans For Herefordshire.

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Liz

With 48 hours to spare, Herefordshire Council has released its ‘Economic Viability Assessment’, dated June 2011, for consideration by Cabinet on 28th July.On the basis of the financial calculations in this latest report for the Council, a community poll on … Continue reading →

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