Call for young people to help shape the future of transport in the county
The deadline for local people to take part in the Herefordshire Local Transport Plan 5 consultation has been extended to the end of June, and the council is urging local young people to have their say.
Ofsted and CQC Area SEND inspection report published today
Improvements in several areas of Herefordshire’s services for children and young people with additional needs and disabilities have been recognised by national inspectors in a report published today (7 February 2025).
Enjoy free parking this Saturday
Local people and visitors can enjoy an afternoon and evening of free parking this February.
Green light for plans to renovate Hereford’s Shirehall
Approval has been given to transform Hereford’s Shirehall into a new community space including an innovative library and learning centre.
Appointments with the Registration Service can now be booked online
It is now quicker and easier to arrange an appointment with the Registration Service following the launch of a new online booking system.
A river runs through it
Could you represent the River Wye on the Wye Catchment Nutrient Management Board?
Have your say on Herefordshire’s Domestic Abuse Strategy
You can add your thoughts on the draft domestic abuse strategy and action plan by taking part in a short online survey.
Herefordshire Council highlights critical funding disparity in recent local government finance settlement
Herefordshire Council stands firmly alongside the Rural Services Network (RSN) in challenging the recent provisional local government finance settlement, which significantly disadvantages rural communities like ours. The settlement unfairly favours urban areas, neglecting the unique needs and higher operational costs of rural local authorities. Supported by detailed analysis from the RSN, we identify a critical funding disparity where Government Funded Spending Power in urban areas is 41 % higher than it is in predominantly rural areas.
Council starts process to find next provider of public realm services
Providers of public realm services are being invited to tender for a major new contract to deliver ‘fit for the future’ services for Herefordshire
Keeping The Focus on Fixing Herefordshire’s Roads This Pothole Day
National Pothole Day is an annual reminder of the impact potholes can have on local residents and the important role that targeted investment plays in tackling this scourge on our county.
Cabinet agrees additional capital investment budget proposals for 2025/26
Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet has agreed proposals of £58million, with £21million planned for investment in the coming financial year