Herefordshire Council has initiated the search for a new provider for its public realm services, with the aim of delivering a more sustainable and efficient service for residents.

The new contract, which will commence on 1st June 2026, will encompass a wide range of services, including road maintenance, street cleaning, highway drainage, street lighting, and the upkeep of green spaces.

The Council is seeking a provider that embraces innovation and sustainability, with a focus on embracing technology, automation, and the use of electric vehicles and low-carbon materials.

This move reflects the Council's vision for a modern and efficient public realm service that enhances the quality of life for residents and businesses throughout the county.

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Councillor Harry Bramer, Cabinet Member for Community Services and Assets said: "The transformation of all of our services to ensure they embrace best practice, deliver innovation and demonstrate value for money is an integral part of our Council Plan.

"To have the best possible public realm services is essential for all of our residents and businesses. We need to appoint the best possible provider to work with us over at least the next seven to ten years, to deliver the best for our communities, keeping our roads and public spaces well maintained, safe and clean.

"In the tender documentation for this major new contract, we've clearly set out what we expect from our next public realm services partner. Through pre-testing with the market we are confident that there are providers of high quality services willing to submit a tender, and we look forward to finding out more about how they can support.us to provide high quality services for Herefordshire that are fit for the future."

A Cabinet decision on the chosen public realm service provider is expected to be made in November 2025. The current contract with BBLP living places ends on 31 May 2026, and the new contract will start on 1 June 2026.