People Values

Our values are what we represent as a council and our behaviours are how we act to get things done to reach our potential.

Herefordshire Council’s culture

Our values are what we represent as a council and our behaviours are how we act to get things don here to reach our potential.

People
Treating people fairly, with compassion, respect and dignity.
Excellence
Striving for excellence, and the appropriate quality of service, care and life in Herefordshire.
Openness
Being open, transparent and accountable.
Partnership
Working in partnership and with all our diverse communities.
Listening
Actively listening to, understanding and taking into account people’s views and needs.
Environment
Protecting and promoting our outstanding natural environment and heritage for the benefit of all.

People Focus
Developing and implementing processes that work for our businesses and residents.
Personal Responsibility
Taking personal responsibility for our own development and for our personal performance.
Focus on Outcomes
Focusing on what we are achieving not where and when we are working.
Transparent and Accountable
Our decision making is seen as transparent and shows clear accountability.
Busting Boundaries
Working together across the organisation to deliver the best possible outcomes for residents.
Performance Balance
Holding one another to account for what we do and how we do it, balancing support and challenge.
Valuing Difference
Treating one another with respect – recognising and valuing differences.
Fixing Things
Looking to continuously improve and making changes as a result

If you want to make a difference, and are passionate about delivering this… we would love to hear from you