Hereford

Hereford (pronounced h?r-?-füd; Welsh: Henffordd (pronounced "Henforth") is a city in the west of England, close to the border with Wales and on the River Wye. It is the county town of Herefordshire. In 2001, Hereford had a population of 50,154.

Local government

Historically the county town of Herefordshire. In 1974 Herefordshire was merged with Worcestershire to became part of the county of Hereford and Worcester. On April 1, 1998, Hereford and Worcester was abolished, and Herefordshire and Worcestershire were re-established as separate counties, although with slightly altered borders.

Related Topics:
County town - Herefordshire - 1974 - Worcestershire - Hereford and Worcester - April 1 - 1998

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However, the new Herefordshire was a unitary authority and Hereford lost its district status. Charter Trustees were appointed to preserve mayoral traditions until a civil parish council could be set up in 2000. Hereford is one of only a handfull of civil parishes which have city status.

Related Topics:
Unitary authority - District - Charter Trustees - Civil parish - 2000

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