Hereford Local Guide

Practical information for living in Hereford — who runs your local services, where to check bin collections and planning applications, and the key facts about the town. Maintained by Hereford Gazette, alongside our daily local news.

Hereford at a glance

Local authority:

Herefordshire Council

Region:

West Midlands

Known for:

Hereford Cathedral, the Mappa Mundi and the River Wye

Council & local services

• Herefordshire Council — responsible for bins, housing, planning decisions and local services. Herefordshire Council website
• Bin collections — see our Hereford bin collections guide for how to check your collection day.
• Planning applications — our guide to finding and commenting on applications, or go straight to the planning application search.
• Potholes and road problems — see how to report a pothole in Hereford.
• School term dates — this year's term dates and holidays for Hereford schools.
• Local events — what's on in Hereford this week.
• Council tax — bands, payments and discounts in Hereford.
• Your MP — who represents Hereford in Parliament, how to contact them and check their expenses.
• FAQ — quick answers on Hereford's population, council and postcodes.

Areas we cover

• City centre
• Tupsley
• Whitecross
• Belmont
• Hunderton
• Holmer
• Kings Acre

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