Herefordshire Council is designated as the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) for Herefordshire. This means we have a number of duties and responsibilities in relation to managing flood risk across the county.

A major flooding event occurred in Herefordshire during the weekend of 15-16 February 2020, with river levels on the River Wye and River Lugg exceeding the highest recorded levels on record. A major incident was declared by Herefordshire Council on Saturday 16 February. Severe weather warnings remain in place for the River Wye at Blackmarston, and the River Wye and River Lugg in Hampton Bishop, meaning that there is a danger to life. Water levels are expected to remain high for several days. We are still awaiting government announcements regarding support for people and businesses affected by flooding in February 2020.

Therefore the council is going to offer grants to the homes and business affected. We will adopt the eligibility and funding to households and businesses affected by the severe weather that Government provides under the Flood Recovery Framework. This would consist of a Community Recovery Grant, equivalent to £500 per eligible household, to help communities with their immediate recovery and a Business Recovery Grant, which will provide up to £2,500 per eligible small and medium-sized business.