This page will be updated with information regarding the Coronavirus / Covid-19 pandemic
Herefordshie Council update 16th June 2020 – Discretionary grant scheme
Herefordshire Council update 12th June 2020 – Face mask advice
Herefordshire Council update 20th May 2020 – Parent and Carer letter
Herefordshire Council update 15th April 2020
Herefordshire Council – Offer to businesses impacted by the spread of Covid-19 26th March 2020
Herefordshire Council Community Response 24th March 2020
Herefordshire Council have a dedicated Covid 19 information page https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/news/article/964/coronavirus_latest
Herefordshire Council have a central coordination centre with a dedicated telephone line for vulnerable people, volunteers and community organisations/leaders to contact us and we will then link them back into the community organisations/leaders. This co-ordinated approach will include support for those recently identified as need shielding. Many parishes have provided us with information of the community work being undertaken. People (and groups) wishing to volunteer can register also vulnerable people needing support, on the following link: https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/covid19help the dedicated telephone number is 01432 260027 and email address [email protected]
All Herefordshire Council owned public play areas closed until further notice – In order to protect the public from the threat of COVID-19, Herefordshire Council has taken the decision to close all public play areas from Monday 23 March until further notice. The decision (record of decision attached) has been taken due to the unprecedented threat to Public Health posed by the outbreak of COVID-19, and will help to support official guidance about social distancing. Parks are still open, however, please follow government advice by avoiding gatherings and maintaining social distancing. Visit GOV.UK for the latest coronavirus information and guidance.
COVID-19: five steps to look after yourself and others
Herefordshire Council letter to residents 20th March 2020
Herefordshire Council letter to businesses 19th March 2020