Friday, December 05, 2008

Survey on the Edgar Street Plans

The Hereford Civic Society has released the results of a survey of their membership views on the Edgar Street Grid development. The aim was to ensure that their lobbying and campaigning reflect the views of the Society at large.

It has emerged that members felt the first priority was to 'preserve the city's character'. Their second priority was to 'sort out transport'. Members also felt that regeneration should begin 'inside the historic city'.

Members were split over whether Hereford needed a large department store but if there was one it should be 'inside the historic city'.

Asked if the ESG were appropriate for Hereford 86% of the members said no.

Finally members were asked 'would you prefer to see the ESG plans'

Slightly Modified 6%
Markedly Modified 60%
Abandoned 34%