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Please find below our history of recent topics you've voted on.

 

Has Valentine's Day become over-commercialised?

Created on Thursday, 02/Feb/2012

Yes

6%

No

94%

Is enough being done to tackle rogue tradesmen?

Created on Thursday, 19/Jan/2012

Yes

0%

No

100%

Do you think New Year honours are awarded to the right people?

Created on Thursday, 12/Jan/2012

Yes

0%

No

36%

Sometimes

64%

Will you be supporting the Ross Sports Centre upcoming questionnaire?

Created on Friday, 23/Dec/2011

Yes

10%

No

90%

Will you be joining in the celebrations for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee?

Created on Thursday, 15/Dec/2011

Yes

88%

No

13%

Do you think householders should take more responsibility for their own security?

Created on Thursday, 08/Dec/2011

Yes

77%

No

23%

Do you think there is enough regulation of carers employed to help people in their own homes?

Created on Thursday, 01/Dec/2011

Yes

0%

No

75%

There should

25%

Do you think people who are fined for failing to clear dog mess should be named and shamed in the newspaper?

Created on Thursday, 24/Nov/2011

Yes

91%

No

9%

In the present day, is it important that children and young people understand the significance of Remembrance Day?

Created on Thursday, 17/Nov/2011

Yes

100%

No

0%

Will you be turning out to see the Olympic Flame coming through Ross?

Created on Thursday, 10/Nov/2011

Yes

87%

No

13%

Ross is fortunate to have many sporting activities but is there enough provision for teenagers with other interests in Ross?

Created on Friday, 04/Nov/2011

Yes

36%

No

64%

Do you think the newly painted double yellow lines detract from the Market House?

Created on Friday, 28/Oct/2011

Yes

47%

No

53%

In the light of what has happened with Dr Liam Fox do you think MPs should be held to account by the media?

Created on Thursday, 20/Oct/2011

Yes

83%

No

17%

Do you think the new Visit Herefordshire slogan will be effective in bringing visitors to Ross?

Created on Friday, 14/Oct/2011

Yes

0%

No

100%

Should Ross have a festival of sport?

Created on Thursday, 06/Oct/2011

Yes

46%

No

54%

Do you think the wild boar in the Forest of Dean should be culled?

Created on Wednesday, 28/Sep/2011

Yes

55%

No

45%

Undecided

0%

Do you think speed restrictions reduce the risk of accidents?

Created on Thursday, 22/Sep/2011

Yes

69%

No

31%

Does paying for parking put you off shopping in Ross?

Created on Thursday, 08/Sep/2011

Yes

46%

No

18%

I expect to

36%

Do readers think the traditional three terms, with a long break for summer, is the best way to organise the academic year?

Created on Thursday, 01/Sep/2011

Keep three t

0%

Change to fo

100%

Do you think the sentences handed out to people involved in the riots were too harsh, too lenient or correct

Created on Thursday, 25/Aug/2011

Too harsh

8%

Too lenient

33%

correct

58%

Should free on-street parking time limits be extended?

Created on Thursday, 04/Aug/2011

To one hour

74%

To 45 minute

6%

Stay the sam

21%

Do you think the closure of The Chestnuts shows that the Big Society cannot work?

Created on Friday, 22/Jul/2011

Yes

73%

No

27%

Do you welcome the news that Ross Rocks could become a two day festival?

Created on Thursday, 07/Jul/2011

Yes

79%

No

21%

In the light of Council plans to charge for some services are you concerned how cuts may affect you or vulnerable relatives? Please make your comments here.

Created on Thursday, 30/Jun/2011


In the light of the announced closure of the Chestnuts home in Ross, are you concerned about the long-term care of the elderly?

Created on Friday, 24/Jun/2011

Yes

9%

No

91%

Do you support local events?

Created on Thursday, 16/Jun/2011

Yes, I atten

23%

No, I prefer

77%

Created on Thursday, 16/Jun/2011


This week we would like to know which new shops you would like to see in the town, a fishmonger, a general goods store (like Woolworths) or something else. Please let us know what you would like.

Created on Thursday, 02/Jun/2011

A fishmonger

30%

A general go

35%

Something el

35%

Could the number of Asbos and Crasbos be reduced if the police organised activities for youngsters such as sport, music or computer games? Which would you support?

Created on Thursday, 26/May/2011

Sport

16%

Music

2%

Computer gam

81%

Do you think Asbos or Crasbos act as an deterrent to youngsters?

Created on Thursday, 19/May/2011

Yes

24%

No

76%

Don't know

0%

In the light of very low turn outs by voters at some recent elections, do you think more people would vote if online voting was available?

Created on Thursday, 12/May/2011

Yes

91%

No

0%

Don't know

9%

Was it right to mark the Royal Wedding with a bank holiday?

Created on Thursday, 05/May/2011

Yes

89%

No

8%

Don't know

3%

This week we want to know if the police should do more to crack down on litter louts in beauty spots?

Created on Thursday, 28/Apr/2011

Yes

94%

No

0%

Don't know

6%

Do you understand what the imminent AV referendum means?

Created on Thursday, 21/Apr/2011

Yes

55%

No

45%

Don't know

0%

Are you planning an event with friends and family to celebrate the upcoming Royal Wedding?

Created on Thursday, 14/Apr/2011

Yes

22%

No

78%

Don't know

0%

In the aftermath of the tragic death of James Ball, residents have been calling for the closure of December House, where the incident took place. Do you think the place should be shut or moved from the centre of Ross?

Created on Thursday, 07/Apr/2011

Yes

62%

No

29%

Don't know

9%

In the light of the news that the long-awaited A49 speed restriction scheme at Bridstow is indefinitely on hold, do you feel that the matter was not given sufficient priority by the Highways Agency?

Created on Thursday, 31/Mar/2011

Yes

53%

No

33%

Don't know

13%

This week, in the light of the reported troubles with construction noise at Ross Library, we’d like to know if readers who have used the library in the last couple of weeks have been inconvenienced by noise there.

Created on Thursday, 24/Mar/2011

Yes

27%

No

64%

Don't know

9%

In the light of the news that Herefordshire Council is to reduce its provision of free public transport, we would like to know if readers believe that this decision is likely to have a significant impact on the lives of people currently eligible for it.

Created on Thursday, 17/Mar/2011

Yes

64%

No

27%

Don't know

9%

Do you think Asbos or Crasbos are effective in maintaining public order?

Created on Thursday, 10/Mar/2011

Yes

25%

No

68%

Don't know

7%

In the light of the launch of the new HAND pub watch scheme, we would like to know if readers believe that the scheme is likely to improve public order in the town.

Created on Thursday, 03/Mar/2011

Yes

38%

No

59%

Don't know

3%

Are you worried about the amount of dog mess in Ross, would you like to see more dog wardens in Ross?

Created on Thursday, 24/Feb/2011

Yes

12%

No

56%

This is not

32%

In the light of news of reorganisation at West Mercia Police, we want to know if readers are relieved that Ross will keep its Community Support Officers for at least another year.

Created on Thursday, 17/Feb/2011

Yes

87%

No

13%

Are the new road crossings around the town more of a hindrance than help?

Created on Friday, 11/Feb/2011

Yes

75%

No

25%

Do readers think there should be traffic calming measures in the High Street?

Created on Thursday, 03/Feb/2011

Yes

42%

No

58%

Are you prepared to pick up litter to improve the town?

Created on Thursday, 27/Jan/2011

Yes

67%

No

33%

Do you support the 'Hands off our Forest' Campaign

Created on Wednesday, 19/Jan/2011

Yes

95%

No

5%

In the economic climate where cuts are being made to public services should money be spent on uniforms?

Created on Thursday, 13/Jan/2011

Yes

20%

No

80%

Don't know

0%

Do you think flytipping can ever be excused?

Created on Wednesday, 05/Jan/2011

Yes

8%

No

79%

It can cost

13%

Are schools too quick to close in wintery conditions?

Created on Thursday, 09/Dec/2010

Yes

64%

No

36%

The Commission of Rural Communities has found that the cost of living in rural areas can be as much as 20% higher than in a town or city. Do you agree?

Created on Thursday, 02/Dec/2010

Yes

56%

No

22%

Only some co

22%

The Commission of Rural Communities has found that the cost of living in rural areas can be as much as 20% higher than in a town or city. Do you agree?

Created on Wednesday, 24/Nov/2010


In the wake of Remembrance Sunday do you think it’s important that younger generations should take part in Remembrance services and events?

Created on Thursday, 18/Nov/2010

Yes

100%

No

0%

Following the reports of recent incidents of disorder in Ross, do you think the town is getting a bad reputation in the county?

Created on Thursday, 11/Nov/2010

Yes

77%

No

23%

Do you think local councils – at town and also at county level – do enough to keep residents of the area informed about changes to service

Created on Monday, 08/Nov/2010

yes

18%

no

82%

Do you think the Chancellor made the correct decisions in the Government Spending Review. If the cuts affect you please email or leave your comments on the website.

Created on Thursday, 21/Oct/2010

Yes

57%

No

43%

Do you think the police are doing enough to cut the number of disorder incidents in the town?

Created on Thursday, 14/Oct/2010

Yes

19%

No

81%

Do you feel safe in Ross on a Saturday night?

Created on Thursday, 07/Oct/2010

Yes

35%

No

65%

Do you think it is possible for Ross to host a big festival in the future?

Created on Thursday, 30/Sep/2010

Yes

35%

No

55%

Maybe

10%

Are you worried about the cuts which will be announced in the Government Spending Review

Created on Thursday, 16/Sep/2010

Yes

75%

No

25%

The mayor is keen that as many Ross residents as possible attend the Annual Civic Service at St Mary’s Church on September 26th. Do you think that such an event is still relevant to Ross today?

Created on Thursday, 09/Sep/2010

Yes

44%

No

56%

Event could

0%

Do you think local libraries need to change?

Created on Thursday, 02/Sep/2010

Yes they sho

60%

Yes, althoug

0%

no, the libr

40%

In the light of this year’s record-breaking GCSE and A-Level results, do you think that high grades are still a reliable ticket to further study and career success?

Created on Friday, 27/Aug/2010

Yes

33%

No

67%

Not sure - l

0%

In the light of this year’s record-breaking GCSE and A-Level results, do you think that high grades are still a reliable ticket to further study and career success?

Created on Friday, 27/Aug/2010

Yes

30%

No

65%

Not sure - l

5%

In the light of this year’s record-breaking GCSE and A-Level results, do you think that high grades are still a reliable ticket to further study and career success?

Created on Friday, 27/Aug/2010

Yes

0%

No

0%

Not sure - l

0%

In the light of this year’s record-breaking GCSE and A-Level results, do you think that high grades are still a reliable ticket to further study and career success?

Created on Friday, 27/Aug/2010

Yes

0%

No

0%

Not sure - l

0%

In light of the recent proposal by sculptor Walenty Pytel to create a 40-metre metal sculpture to stand beside the M50, would you agree to the scheme if it were modified in some way?

Created on Thursday, 19/Aug/2010

Same design

13%

Same size bu

15%

Smaller size

23%

Nothing at a

49%

Would you like to see a 40-metre sculpture beside the M50 to greet visitors to Herefordshire?

Created on Friday, 13/Aug/2010

Yes

43%

No

53%

Undecided

4%

Are you disappointed that the Jamstand Music Festival will have to be cancelled?

Created on Friday, 06/Aug/2010

Yes

100%

No

0%

not surprise

0%

Are you disappointed that Jamstand had to be cancelled

Created on Friday, 06/Aug/2010

Yes

99%

No

1%

Are you disappointed that the Jamstand Music Festival will have to be cancelled?

Created on Friday, 06/Aug/2010

Yes

50%

No

50%

Should women be given positions of authority in the Church of England, such as Bishops?

Created on Thursday, 22/Jul/2010

Yes

79%

No

17%

Undecided

4%

Do you think more attractive car parks would make the town more appealing to tourists?

Created on Thursday, 15/Jul/2010

Yes

53%

No

47%

Do you use Twitter or Facebook, would you like to see the Ross Gazette join a social network site?

Created on Thursday, 08/Jul/2010

Yes

80%

No

20%

Should fireworks be limited to organised public events such as November 5th?

Created on Thursday, 01/Jul/2010

Yes

68%

No

32%

Have you ever seen anything in the sky which you could not explain?

Created on Thursday, 24/Jun/2010

Yes

53%

No

47%

Do you think England are in with a chance at the World Cup?

Created on Thursday, 17/Jun/2010

Yes

18%

No

82%

Do you agree with official figures that crime is at all time low?

Created on Thursday, 10/Jun/2010

Yes

63%

No

38%

Can graffiti ever be considered a work of art?

Created on Thursday, 03/Jun/2010

Yes

92%

No

8%

Do you think party politics have a place in town and parish councils?

Created on Thursday, 27/May/2010

Yes

25%

No

75%

Do you think the coalition government will be good for Herefordshire?

Created on Friday, 21/May/2010

Yes

53%

No

24%

Undecided

24%

Do you think the regulations regarding care homes need to be updated or strengthened?

Created on Thursday, 13/May/2010

Yes

100%

No

0%

Do you think organising a special day to celebrate John Kyrle's birthday is a good idea and will bring visitors to the town?

Created on Thursday, 06/May/2010

Yes

30%

No

50%

Maybe

20%

Do you think that it is acceptable that Ross Rural residents pay a lower council tax precept than Ross Town Council residents, while enjoying the benefits of money spent by Ross Town Council?

Created on Thursday, 29/Apr/2010

Yes

45%

No

55%

Do you think there is a risk to health from mobile phone masts?

Created on Thursday, 22/Apr/2010

Yes

36%

No

29%

There is not

36%

Are you worried about the number of pubs closed in Ross?

Created on Thursday, 15/Apr/2010

Yes

33%

No

67%

Are you worried about the number of pubs closed in Ross?

Created on Thursday, 15/Apr/2010

Yes

79%

No

21%

Have you decided which candidate is getting your vote in the election?

Created on Thursday, 08/Apr/2010

Yes

91%

No

9%

Will you be playing tricks on April Fool's Day?

Created on Friday, 26/Mar/2010

Yes

36%

No

64%

Should there be more police foot patrols in Ross at night?

Created on Thursday, 18/Mar/2010

Yes

88%

No

12%

Should safe crossings by schools be a priority?

Created on Wednesday, 10/Mar/2010

Yes

100%

No

0%

In some case

0%

Will you spoil your Mum on Mother's Day?

Created on Thursday, 04/Mar/2010

Yes

60%

No

20%

Maybe

20%

Do you think Pancake races in Ross were a success

Created on Wednesday, 17/Feb/2010

Yes

88%

No

13%

Do you think twinning Ross with other towns is a good idea?

Created on Thursday, 11/Feb/2010

Yes

87%

No

13%

Do you think it is important to keep Tudorville Youth Centre open?

Created on Thursday, 04/Feb/2010

Yes

100%

No

0%

Do you miss the Market House clock?

Created on Thursday, 28/Jan/2010

Yes

71%

No

3%

Or I had not

26%

Do you think the council did a good job for motorists during the spell of bad weather

Created on Friday, 22/Jan/2010

yes

15%

no

62%

Not quite go

23%

Should there be more benches in the town for shoppers?

Created on Wednesday, 16/Dec/2009

Yes

89%

No

11%

Is there enough for young people to do in Ross?

Created on Wednesday, 09/Dec/2009

Yes

2%

No

98%

Do you think more money should be spent on Christmas lights in Ross?

Created on Friday, 27/Nov/2009

Yes

18%

No

82%

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