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.
Published 20th September 2023

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.
Published 19th September 2023

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.
Published 14th September 2023

More than 1,100 visitors attended the grand opening of Hartham Leisure Centre following its £9m refurbishment project.
Published 14th September 2023

The Markwell Studio, a light and airy community space at Castle Park, Bishop’s Stortford is now officially open.
Published 14th September 2023

Bishop's Stortford residents are invited to attend a community information event on 14 September, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.
Published 7th September 2023

A statement from East Herts Council re the withdrawal of CityHeart's planning application
Published 7th September 2023

Joint press release from the Hertford Cycle Hub, Cycle Stortford, the Bishop’s Stortford BID and East Herts Council
Published 1st September 2023

Solar Together, a group-buying scheme for renewable technology, has been re-launched.
Published 29th August 2023

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.
Published 21st August 2023

East Herts Council and housing association, Peabody, have marked the completion of thirty-eight affordable homes at Midsummer Vale, off Froghall Lane, Walkern.
Published 15th August 2023

Pro-skaters and BMX demos will mark the official opening of Castle Park’s new skate park on Friday 18 August.
Published 11th August 2023

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.
Published 3rd August 2023

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.
Published 28th July 2023

East Herts Council has taken further action to tackle climate change locally, bringing forward its commitment to reducing carbon emissions.
Published 27th July 2023

East Herts Council is celebrating retaining their Green Flag Award for Southern Country Park in Bishop’s Stortford and The Ridgeway in Hertford.
Published 26th July 2023

Enthusiastic youngsters in Years 3-6 at High Wych Primary School have taken part in a range of activities focusing on air quality.
Published 21st July 2023

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.
Published 18th July 2023

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.
Published 13th July 2023

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.
Published 6th July 2023