Questions about the site of the Hereford May Fair are being asked by Herefordshire Council.

Both contracts for the Hereford May Fair and the Leominster Town Fair are due for renewal in 2019. The fairs, which both run in May, have been a feature in the centre of Hereford and Leominster for hundreds of years.

It’s important that the views of people in Hereford and Leominster are taken on board before the contract, which lasts for seven years, is considered for award once again.

The council has produced a short survey in order to gain the views of residents which can be found online at www.herefordshire.gov.uk/FairSurvey

The questions include whether you think the streets of Hereford are the most appropriate place for the May Fair and if you feel it causes significant disruption during its three day visit.

The survey also asks if you have any suggestions about how the May Fair could be improved?

Councillor David Harlow, cabinet member economy and corporate services said: “We know that the fair is popular with many residents and we are proud of the long history the county has with the fairs.

But we do need to understand better the views of residents, shoppers, businesses and retailers before we consider awarding the contract for the next seven years.”