Topic ID 4336
http://news.hertsdirect.org/Release.aspx?id=8323 HCC are proposing to give each county councillor £10k to spend on a project in their division following the election in June. Any thoughts on what this could be spent on in Hertford?
Reply ID 62785
Yes, a new kitchen for me & the missus! Sorry, couldn't resist it.
Reply ID 62786
Giving Maidenhead St a facelift
Reply ID 62789
A survey into how to stop traffic using the rat run between Bengeo and Hertford [:D]
Reply ID 62790
A new town centre partnership - it could be set up and chaired by the councillor, if that's not a conflict of interests. Or a new part-time town centre manager, which we don't have since East Herts Council stopped the funding. Or a grant to the Citizen's Advice Bureau, which EHDC also pulled funding for. Tough economic times means cash should go for things that might help keep people in jobs or help them if they are unlucky enough to lose them. It's like I'm writing your manifesto again... what ideas do you have?
Reply ID 62792
You're not writing any manifesto. Councillors shouldn't make decisions unless they are in the best interests of the electorate. This is the whole point of East Herts People, having Councillors who listen to what local people want and act upon it rather than doing what the party say they should. Asking for the opinions of people who live in the area is surely a far more beneficial way of going about things than making decisions behind closed doors which is unfortunately what goes on at the moment. Thanks for the responses though, these forums are a great way to find out what people think about life in Hertford. EHP are always on the lookout for ways to engage with local people and this certainly seems to be one of the most effective.
Reply ID 62794
Bollards to stop the taxi drivers parking all over the pedestrianised bits of Bircherley Green!
Reply ID 62796
quote:They're already in place at a cost - I've no idea. BUT .. the drop down bollards are permanently dropped down and a complete waste of money and my time over the last three years to get them put in. Keys have been issued to retailers who need deliveries, the Market, waste, emergency services, authorised vehicles with parking dispensation but not to me because I am no longer Town Centre Manager. I completed a report to East Herts at the end of February 2009 regarding environmental issues and this is what I said: 'The drop down lockable bollards in Railway Street and Bircherley Green remain open. In the absence of anyone else Highways need to appoint a responsible person to ensure that the bollards are locked and unlocked only when necessary otherwise these will remain a waste of ratepayers money.' Lots of other things in that report most of which might surface. Watch this space.
Bollards to stop the taxi drivers parking all over the pedestrianised bits of Bircherley Green!
Reply ID 62797
Is it possible that there are a number of stand-alone requirements locally that if combined could form a new job for a Hertford person? Possible funding for this could come from the proposed £10k per councillor budget that EHP refers to, delivering value through making a whole (job) of greater value than its separate parts? Examples include the raising/lowering of Bircheley Green bollards (mentioned above); the opening/closing of the town cemetery gates. Any others?
Reply ID 62798
Anyone know exactly how many councillors will be getting this £10,000? I would like to see the pay on exit at the main multi storey carpark, this is a lot of council tax that local people have to cough up and it seems that it should be spent on better things as mentioned above.
Reply ID 62800
EHP you seem to assume that what people want and what is in their best interests are the same. In any case there will often be a conflict between people. It is also the case that councils have other pressures - the requirements of the East of England plan are clearly not in any of our interests but the council are forced to proceed.
Reply ID 62802
quote:This is indeed true to a certain extent, however you also have to listen to people and find out what they think. This is the key to a healthy democracy. Obviously the final decision should be based on what is best for everyone, having given thought and consideration to what people have to say on the issue.
Originally posted by Spear
EHP you seem to assume that what people want and what is in their best interests are the same. In any case there will often be a conflict between people.
Reply ID 62803
quote:Great - a free focus group service for wannabe politicians! This is an anonymous internet forum with a handful of posts written by people, who on the face of it, know little about each other. Its no substitute for talking to real people face to face. The words "pinch" and "salt" come to mind. [:D]
Originally posted by easthertspeople
Thanks for the responses though, these forums are a great way to find out what people think about life in Hertford. EHP are always on the lookout for ways to engage with local people and this certainly seems to be one of the most effective.
Reply ID 62804
quote:I second this.
Originally posted by Bubbaoshea
Giving Maidenhead St a facelift
Reply ID 62805
quote:Like how exactly?
Originally posted by KingsNeedMeadquote:I second this.
Originally posted by Bubbaoshea
Giving Maidenhead St a facelift
Reply ID 62806
quote:We realise this completely, but every little helps and I can assure you that this forum is not being used as the definitive word from the streets of Hertford, far from it, it's one of many ways of interacting with local people. It is certainly an interesting experience, using a forum such as this!
Originally posted by xtra_xtraquote:Great - a free focus group service for wannabe politicians! This is an anonymous internet forum with a handful of posts written by people, who on the face of it, know little about each other. Its no substitute for talking to real people face to face. The words "pinch" and "salt" come to mind. [:D]
Originally posted by easthertspeople
Thanks for the responses though, these forums are a great way to find out what people think about life in Hertford. EHP are always on the lookout for ways to engage with local people and this certainly seems to be one of the most effective.
Reply ID 62811
Just by giving the street a lick of paint maybe, brighten things up a little. It looks tired/run down at the moment. I guess with 2 big units empty that will happen.
Reply ID 62812
quote:Can you buy a Scud for £10,000?
Originally posted by buzzquote:Like how exactly?
Originally posted by KingsNeedMeadquote:I second this.
Originally posted by Bubbaoshea
Giving Maidenhead St a facelift
Reply ID 62816
[quote]Originally posted by Bubbaoshea
Just by giving the street a lick of paint maybe, brighten things up a little. It looks tired/run down at the moment.
I guess with 2 big units empty that will happen.
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"Giving the street a lick of paint"?? The street is made up of individual properties. You can't coerce them into having a "lick of paint", or do you mean painting the road/footway? I think the Scud option is more realistic
Reply ID 62817
quote:I second that too!
Originally posted by buzz I think the Scud option is more realistic