Latest news & announcements
East Herts Council is inviting residents and families to join in a special afternoon of fun and community spirit at Castle Park, Bishop’s Stortford, on Thursday 31 July from 12pm to 3pm, as part of Love Parks Week 2025.
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Hertfordshire has launched its first ever countywide Retrofit Strategy this week, following a 50-strong stakeholder event on 8 July – a collaborative roadmap developed by councils, businesses, colleges, housing associations and local organisations to accelerate home energy efficiency improvements across the county.
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Hertfordshire’s 11 councils have today (Friday 4 July) launched the first phase of engagement as part of a joint programme to shape proposals for the future of local government in the county.
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East Herts Council is supporting Anti-social Behaviour Awareness week this year between Monday, 30 June and Saturday, 5 July. The theme for this year is #MakingCommunitiesSafer, and so members of the East Herts Community Safety Partnership (CSP) will be conducting engagement sessions across the district to provide help and information to local communities.
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Following a successful launch last year, Arts in East Herts is back for a second year, bringing more creative opportunities to the district and inviting local individuals and organisations to get involved through a newly opened grant scheme.
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The Leaders of Hertfordshire’s 11 councils have agreed to rule out the option of a single unitary authority for the county as part of ongoing discussions on local government reform proposals.
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East Herts Council has today (Thursday, 12 June) started the process of appointing a permanent Chief Executive.
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East and North Hertfordshire residents are being invited to take part in a competition to name the districts’ fleet of waste and recycling vehicles, ahead of the launch of a new bin collection service, which starts the week commencing 4 August 2025.
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East Herts Council has been awarded £1.5 million in funding from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero as part of the Warm Homes: Local Grant scheme.
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Councillor Vicky Glover-Ward, Executive Member for Planning and Growth, provides an update on the District Vision Consultation.
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East Herts Council has launched a new website – East Herts Air Quality - that lets residents see live air quality data from key locations around East Herts.
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East Herts Council and housing association Paradigm Housing Group have launched new homes at Hazel Park, Gresley Way, a new development built by housebuilder Redrow, in the parish of Aston, near Walkern.
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Beginning this month (May), Veolia UK Ltd will take over as the waste, recycling and street cleansing contractor for East and North Herts.
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Earlier this year, the council commissioned a full structural survey of Water Lane Hall.
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East Herts Council last night (Wednesday 14 May) elected Cllr Martin Adams as its new chairman, following the conclusion of Cllr Maura Connelly’s term.
In addition to presiding over Full Council meetings, the chairman has a ceremonial role and represents the district at civic events. Following Cllr Adams’ election, Cllr John Dunlop was elected as vice-chair.
In addition to presiding over Full Council meetings, the chairman has a ceremonial role and represents the district at civic events. Following Cllr Adams’ election, Cllr John Dunlop was elected as vice-chair.
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East Herts community groups can now apply for free access to local leisure facilities under a major new scheme launched to support local heroes making a difference across the area.
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East Herts residents are reminded that the upcoming Hertfordshire County Council elections will take place on Thursday, 1 May 2025. To ensure you can cast your vote, there are several important deadlines and information to be aware of.
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East Herts District Council is pleased to update on a series of improvements to Northgate End Car Park in Bishop’s Stortford, aimed at enhancing the facility’s appearance, accessibility, and overall user experience.
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East Herts Council is excited to announce the installation of a new solar-powered, cashless duck food dispenser at Southern Country Park in Bishop’s Stortford. Offering visitors an eco-friendly and convenient way to feed the ducks healthy food to support their diet, whilst maintaining a waste-free environment. The machine has been provided and installed by The Feed Ducks Initiative Ltd, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Friends of Southern Country Park.
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Yesterday, Wednesday 19 March, BEAM, Hertford’s leading multi-purpose arts venue, has officially opened its much-anticipated Stage 2. After years of planning and collaboration, this marks a significant expansion of the district’s cultural and entertainment landscape. The new performance space will allow BEAM to offer an even greater variety of shows, including innovative productions, community performances, and emerging artists, solidifying its reputation as a key creative hub in the region.
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