Coronavirus latest updates
The latest news on how Coronavirus is affecting residents and services across the county
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Herefordshire Council – Supporting the local community throughout the coronavirus outbreak
Council’s Talk Community COVID-19 response team will provide help and support where it’s most needed in Herefordshire
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Hereford transport strategy review
There is still time to share your experience of travel and transport in the City
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Museums, libraries and archives close to the public from Friday
Services will close temporarily in line with government advice and to ensure public safety
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Temporary change to bus services this Wednesday will make it easier to shop
Following Iceland announcing early shopping for elderly people this Wednesday, Herefordshire Council has worked with local bus service providers to help shoppers who use public transport.
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Works set to begin at Symonds Yat
Repair works are set to begin that will allow the reopening of the C1257 through Symonds Yat.
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B4224 severely damaged by Storm Dennis
The B4224 road, from Fiddler’s Green to Fownhope, was severely damaged by Storm Dennis
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Are you up for the 2020 Climate Challenge?
Herefordshire Council this week launched the first step in our countywide public engagement to help tackle the Climate Emergency - the 2020 Climate Challenge.
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Joint statement on confirmed COVID-19 case in Herefordshire
Herefordshire Council, PHE and the NHS are well prepared to deal with coronavirus
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Herefordshire Council confirms overall Council Tax rate for 2020/21
Raised precepts will support the delivery of vital services across the county
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New Cabinet appointment announced
Leader announced appointment at Full Council on 6 March 2020
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Residents urged to return unwanted medical equipment for reuse
Do you or someone you know have unwanted medical equipment that can now be returned?
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Join Squirrel on a woodland reading adventure!
Squirrel Club reading incentive scheme launches for children aged five and under
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Council requests “vital support” from government following floods
Prime Minister Boris Johnson told the immediate cost of repairs following Storm Dennis to be around £10m
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Herefordshire secondary school places announced today
More parents receive a place in their first choice secondary school
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Further river flooding expected this weekend
Greyfriars, Lower Bullingham, Leintwardine and Walford residents and businesses asked to prepare for flooding
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Herefordshire Council adopts ‘better ways of working’
Initiative enables employees to work flexibly and consolidates council’s buildings
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An update on road closures
An update on road closures following the recent severe weather event.
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Flood recovery grants already reaching those in need
The first 143 payments of the recently announced flood recovery grants for those affected by flooding were paid this week.
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Statement on behalf of the multi-agency flood response across Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Shropshire
Statement from Deputy Chief Constable of West Mercia Police, Julian Moss
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Road closure update following adverse weather
Herefordshire has experienced significant and widespread flooding over the past week following Storm Dennis.
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Residents are urged to stay safe as the recovery from Storm Dennis continues
Herefordshire residents are being encouraged to protect their health and wellbeing as the county recovers from flooding
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Rogue Traders targeting vulnerable flood victims in Herefordshire
Communities across Herefordshire have begun the clean up after Storm Dennis brought widespread flooding to the county.
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Waste disposal measures to help community recovery
Herefordshire council announces support to dispose of water damaged items
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Free activities for children aged 16 and under this half term
We are supporting communities by offering free activities for children at three Halo Leisure Centres this half term
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Recovery under way in parts of Herefordshire as response continues
Support announced for affected communities
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Herefordshire flooding response
Public advised not to put themselves at unnecessary risk
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Full Council approves budget and four-year ‘County Plan’
Plan outlines ambitions for Herefordshire’s community, environment and economy
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![Cllr Trish Marsh [right] joined by John Alderman and David Flory from the Community Boot Inn Limited with Airband project co-ordinators, Rebecca Palmer-Gore and Anita Horne](//www.herefordshire.gov.uk/images/Milestone_for_broadband_rollout___Fastershire.JPG)
1000 properties milestone for Fastershire’s Airband rollout
Over 90% of Herefordshire properties can now access superfast broadband
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Transport strategy review for Hereford
“A rigorous review of the major road projects planned for Hereford, and consideration of alternative options, is essential to ensure the best use of public money in alleviating traffic problems in the City now and for the future.”
![Cllr Trish Marsh [right] joined by John Alderman and David Flory from the Community Boot Inn Limited with Airband project co-ordinators, Rebecca Palmer-Gore and Anita Horne](http://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/images/Milestone_for_broadband_rollout___Fastershire.JPG)