Latest news & announcements

The success of the Launchpad2 business support programme has seen East Herts Council assist over 70 businesses within the district with grant funding and business support.

Saturday 30 September sees the return of Castle Park’s Heritage Day, a free event for all the family to discover more about the fascinating history of the park. The event will run from 12 – 5pm.

Charles and Sofia Erleigh, the couple behind Smoke BBQ Kitchen in Hockerill Street, Bishop’s Stortford, have been chosen to operate the new café in Castle Park following a competitive tender process.

More than 1,100 visitors attended the grand opening of Hartham Leisure Centre following its £9m refurbishment project.

The Markwell Studio, a light and airy community space at Castle Park, Bishop’s Stortford is now officially open.

Bishop's Stortford residents are invited to attend a community information event on 14 September, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.

A statement from East Herts Council re the withdrawal of CityHeart's planning application

Joint press release from the Hertford Cycle Hub, Cycle Stortford, the Bishop’s Stortford BID and East Herts Council

Solar Together, a group-buying scheme for renewable technology, has been re-launched.

Pro-skaters, Nick Remon and Alfie Mills, headlined the skate jam which marked the official opening of Castle Park’s new skate park by the Mayor of Bishop’s Stortford, Richard Townsend.

East Herts Council and housing association, Peabody, have marked the completion of thirty-eight affordable homes at Midsummer Vale, off Froghall Lane, Walkern.

Pro-skaters and BMX demos will mark the official opening of Castle Park’s new skate park on Friday 18 August.

Visitors who came to celebrate #LoveParksWeek at the East Herts Council family-friendly events in Southern Country Park, Bishop’s Stortford and Pishiobury Park, Sawbridgeworth last week enjoyed dog shows, craft activities, face painting, meet-ups with cows, bug hunts, and fitness trails, together with visits from Hertfordshire Police Service and Dogability.

This week East Herts Council is launching a campaign to support the #WorthSaving initiative which aims to tackle the issue of avoidable food waste by encouraging residents to follow a ‘four steps to save’ food waste journey to develop better habits.

East Herts Council has taken further action to tackle climate change locally, bringing forward its commitment to reducing carbon emissions.

East Herts Council is celebrating retaining their Green Flag Award for Southern Country Park in Bishop’s Stortford and The Ridgeway in Hertford.

Enthusiastic youngsters in Years 3-6 at High Wych Primary School have taken part in a range of activities focusing on air quality.

East Herts Council and Everyone Active have announced an open day on Saturday 9 September 2023, inviting everyone to celebrate the new extension at Hartham Leisure Centre with a day packed full of free and fun-filled activities.

To celebrate Love Parks Week this summer East Herts Council are hosting two free family fun events at Southern Country Park in Bishop’s Stortford and Pishiobury Park in Sawbridgeworth.

East Herts Council has worked with the police and partner organisations during ASB Awareness Week 2023 to encourage communities to take a stand against anti-social behaviour by reporting it rather than suffering in silence.