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Council tax in Herefordshire to increase by 4.99%

Herefordshire’s council tax increase of 4.99 per cent from April, the maximum permitted, has been confirmed.
Go-ahead for plan to extend Ross school

A Herefordshire school is to benefit from £663,000 of improvements, with money from recent housing developments nearby.
Children’s commissioner departure ‘welcomed’ by campaign group

A campaign group demanding reform of Herefordshire Council children’s services has welcomed the departure of children’s commissioner Eleanor Brazil from her role overseeing improvements at the department.
Date looms again for key city housing decision

The controversial plan to build up to 350 homes at a sensitive spot on the edge of Hereford is due to be decided on later this month – but the date has slipped before.
£14m council tax exemption scheme backed

Over 11,000 low-income households in Herefordshire will not have to pay council tax, for the fifth year running.

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