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.

Plans approved for new garden and food waste collections to be introduced next year
Herefordshire Council plans to introduce new garden and food waste collection services from next year, following a Cabinet decision (Thursday 1 May 2025).
Local youngsters name new fleet of recycling and waste collection lorries
Herefordshire Council and its waste and recycling partner FCC Environment have announced the winners of a very special competition for primary school pupils to name the new fleet of 28 recycling and waste collections lorries.
Plans submitted for proposed Aylestone School expansion
Plans to expand Aylestone School, Hereford, have been submitted to the council for consideration.
Herefordshire Council welcomes new Director of Public Health
Herefordshire Council has welcomed a new Director of Public Health, Zoe Clifford.
Exciting new celebration week for SEND families
Herefordshire is hosting an exciting week of activities for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
To BC or BCE? That is the question for Museum Public Assembly
Herefordshire residents are invited to take part in the second of a new series of Public Assemblies, launched by Herefordshire Museums & Art Galleries.
New map provides homeowners with solar panel energy potential
A new map that can help homeowners who are considering installing solar panels is now available to view on the Herefordshire Council website.
An update on C1261 Hoarwithy Road
Following a previous rockfall, the C1261 Hoarwithy Road has been closed between the C1234 to Knapp Green due to the danger of further rockfall from the privately owned slope.
Leominster and Hereford Fairs to return to the County’s streets this spring
Heart-stopping rides, side-shows, food stalls and ancient ceremonies are all part of the street extravaganzas which comprise the Leominster and Hereford Mayfairs. Showmen and women from around the country will make their way to Leominster and Hereford for the well visited and popular events.
New food and garden waste collections proposed
Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet are set to make a decision on the proposed introduction of a new weekly food waste collection and an optional, chargeable, garden waste collection service