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Congestion Photograph Presentation

This is a collection of photographs taken on locations on roads coming into Hereford at the same time of day but comparing term time congestion and holiday time traffic. Here for Hereford would like the Council to investigate more closely … Continue reading

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Possible Alternative to the Hereford Relief Road

FOREWORD September 2011 ‘Sustainable transport for Hereford — the way forward’ has been commissioned by Here For Hereford, Cycle Hereford and Herefordshire Friends of the Earth.  These local groups all have a stake in the sustainable development of Herefordshire, including … Continue reading

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Are We to be Led by Propaganda not Facts?

The Council, the Highways Agency and the expression ‘Grid locked’ (December 2011)  We have been trying to unravel a tangled web about the A49 and Herefordshire Council’s spurious ambition to ‘detrunk’ the existing route. This story of deception is by … Continue reading

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Hereford Relief Road Could be a Monumental Waste of Money!

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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Highways Agency Questions and Answers- June 2011

We asked some questions of the Highways Agency about the ‘trunked’ or ‘not trunked’ A49: Q1: ‘We note you have some queries about Herefordshire Council’s Study of Options and their Sustainable Transport Options’ Evidence Base Documents that have informed their … Continue reading

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English Heritage Comments on the Hereford Relief Road

English Heritage regards it as vital that any new road infrastructure is robustly appraised as to potential impacts on the historic environment, and is paralleled by enhanced public transport provision across the city and wider hinterland…’ ‘With regard to the … Continue reading

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CPRE Comments on the Hereford Relief Road

CPRE is seriously concerned about the dangers which the Government’s New Homes Bonus may pose for the countryside.  The scheme, which started in April 2011, gives councils a cash bonus (equivalent to six years’ council tax) for every new home … Continue reading

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Natural England Comments on the Hereford Relief Road

‘… the Outer Distributor Road is overkill for the task of removing the extra traffic due to new developments …the road does not appear to be financially viable … journey time saving benefits of around £46.5mn over fifteen years [are] … Continue reading

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National Trusts Comments about Hereford Relief Road

The National Trust’s concern relates to the proposed Hereford Relief Road in policy H2.  The Trust’s charitable purpose is to protect places of historic interest and natural beauty for the benefit of the nation.  Our property ownership nearest to Hereford … Continue reading

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Proposals on LDF to Cabinet Meeting on 28th July 2011

      Just to advise you that less than a week after a full council meeting, the Cabinet of Herefordshire Council are going to consider a new preferred Option for Hereford as part of the Local Development Framework on Thursday 28th July 2011 … Continue reading

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