Fears that serious illnesses could develop at Leominster as a result of air pollution from heavy traffic are driving town councillors to press their calls for a relief road.
A purpose-built complex for the elderly in Ledbury is costing Herefordshire Council £3,000 a week as well as having accumulated £240,000 in other costs – while almost half of the accommodation remains empty.
Anti-social behaviour in Ross-on-Wye is falling, say police, because of a new “no nonsense” approach to policing inspired by a tough talking inspector who also aims to make the town a no go area for criminals.
