BBC Hereford & Worcester Politics

A roundup of local and national politics in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

ELECTIONS: Debate on the doorstep? How the local elections are shaping up in Worcester's crucial Cathedral ward.
BBC H&W's political reporter James Pearson speaks to Worcester City Council candidates
Worcester City Council to bring back subsidised pest control
After the pandemic, comes the pests: reports of rats prompt an offer of pest control
It's meant to stop people rigging our elections... but will Voter ID deny some their democratic right?
Those heading to the polling station for local elections on May 4th will need Voter ID.
What's Herefordshire Council ever done for us?!
A light-hearted explainer on everything Herefordshire Council does
Your Questions Answered: Herefordshire's local election debate 2023
We put your questions to Herefordshire's political parties, ahead of polling day.
ELECTIONS: What does a district council do?
With elections to the City Council taking place on May 5th, we take a look at its role.
ELECTIONS: Politicians think there are too many city council elections. From 2024 they'll be once every four years.
It's the most important part of our democracy. But do you always use your right to vote?