THE county's fire authority is increasing its precept by 1.96 percent which will add £1.53 to its bill for a band D property.
Herefordshire Council collects the money for the Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, as part of household's council tax bill.
The fire service is facing a budget gap of £1,459,000 by 2019/20 and needs to make savings.
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