Another successful year for the Great Herefordshire Spring Clean
Recent weeks have seen local people join together once again to clean up their communities as part of the Great Herefordshire Spring Clean collecting 140 bags of litter weighing in at well over a tonne.

Council investing in flooding resilience, response and recovery
Herefordshire Council is investing an additional £2 million over the next two years, as well as growing the in-house team, to improve the county’s flood resilience.
Start a new career in child and family social work
The Step Up To Social Work programme in Herefordshire Children’s Services opens for recruitment today (17 February 2025) for aspiring social workers to apply for a place on the intensive but highly rewarding training programme.
Enhanced measures being introduced in Herefordshire to help prevent the spread of Avian Flu
Herefordshire Council is advising all bird keepers to follow the latest government advice to prevent the spread of avian influenza.
Specialists appointed to progress plans for Hereford Western Bypass
The development of detailed plans for the first phase of the Hereford Western Bypass is set to progress following the appointment of specialist support.
New Youth Employment Hub officially opens in Herefordshire
A new hub offering education, employment and training information and advice to young people aged 16 – 24 years was opened on Tuesday 11 February, during a formal ceremony.
Adventure awaits this half-term break!
Hereford Museum Service is inviting families to join them for some exciting events this February half-term.
Council continues funding for local Parish improvement schemes
£695,000 has been allocated in the 2025/26 budget for Parish and Town Councils to progress schemes that improve their local area.
Council approves budget and council tax for 2025/26
Herefordshire Council has agreed the 2025/26 budget
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.