Herefordshire Council is calling for people whose properties or businesses have been affected by flooding to be aware of the support available.

Recent heavy rainfall resulted in significant surface flooding across the county, causing road closures, flooded properties, stranded people and abandoned vehicles.

Council tax reduction and business rate reduction is available for properties affected by the recent floods, please email counciltax@herefordshire.gov.uk or businessrates@herefordshire.gov.uk or phone in on 01432 260360 and we can arrange for one of our visiting officers to go and inspect the damage.

However, we are aware that not everyone who suffered from flooding contacted the emergency services or the council for help, which is why we are encouraging anybody who has been affected by flooding to get in touch and to attend our drop-in sessions.

The events are:

Monday, December 9, 3.30-6.30pm: Saxon Hall, Hoarwithy Road, Hereford, HR2 6HE

Tuesday, December 10, 3.30-6.30pm: Hereford Rowing Club, 37 Greyfriars Ave, Hereford HR4 0BE

Tuesday, December 17, 3.30-6.30pm: Ewyas Harold Memorial Hall (lounge), Pontrilas Road, Ewyas Harold HR2 0EL

Richard Ball, director of economy and place, said: “These sessions are intended to provide information, advice and support to those affected by recent flooding and help our county become more flood resilient.”

To find out more, and to let Herefordshire Council if you have been affected by flooding, visit herefordshire.gov.uk/floods