Latest news & announcements
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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East Herts Council will introduce revised parking fees across its surface and multi-storey car parks from Monday, 7 April.
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All 11 councils in Hertfordshire and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) have agreed a joint interim response to the Government outlining a number of initial options for the reorganisation of local government structures in the county.
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Commemorating East Herts Council’s 50th anniversary, 50 trees have been planted in the district’s three Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) and areas of air pollution, with another 50 planted in locations experiencing traffic congestion and flood risk. All the trees will contribute to improving air quality and tackling the effects of climate change across the district.
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A joint statement from Malcolm White, Headteacher of Leventhorpe School, and Sarah Hopewell, Executive Member for Wellbeing at East Herts Council.
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Park-goers in East Herts are being invited to offer their feedback on a draft Greenspace Action Plan (GAP) which aims to ensure the recently redeveloped Castle Park is sustainably managed, whilst committing to the continued protection and evolution of the park for future generations.
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East Herts Council has commissioned the Energy Saving Trust to provide training for local people keen to volunteer at nearby community events, so that they can engage with residents about the financial and environmental benefits of saving energy and reducing carbon in the home.
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East Herts Council and housing association CHP have announced the handover of affordable homes at St. James Park, a brand new development in Bishop’s Stortford by Countryside Partnerships (part of the Vistry Group). The council will nominate people on the council’s housing register to all 28 new homes for affordable rent, with people living in East Herts or with family or work connections to the district being prioritised for the 14 shared ownership houses.
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East Herts Council’s Executive is set to approve a public engagement exercise for a new strategic vision for the district, which will serve as the ‘golden thread’ for the updated Local Plan.
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East Herts Council and housing association, Paradigm Housing Group, have announced the handover of affordable homes at Limsi Grove, a brand new development built by Cala Homes, off Mangrove Road in Hertford.
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East Herts and North Herts Councils are set to launch their new waste and recycling collection service on Monday, 4 August 2025. The new service will offer residents more recycling options, change the frequency of collections, and introduce a more efficient and sustainable service for both districts.
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East Herts Council last night (Wednesday, 26 February) approved its spending plans to deliver a balanced budget for the financial year ahead.
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Up and coming athletes across East Herts are being urged to follow in the footsteps of championship medal winner Elizabeth Bellinger as Everyone Active's prestigious Sporting Champions scheme launches its ninth year.
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Hertfordshire County Council elections will take place on Thursday 1 May 2025. There are ten divisions in East Herts represented by a County Councillor.
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A new Reformer studio is set to open in early spring at Hartham Leisure Centre, as operator Everyone Active introduces its second dedicated facility nationwide.
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Like all councils in two-tier areas, East Herts District Council has received a statutory invitation from the Government to submit proposals for the reorganisation of local government structures in the county. The letter received sets out the criteria for reorganisation, as well as the timescale in which it must be considered. It asks that initial plans be submitted in March, before full proposals are submitted in November.
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To honour the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau (the largest Nazi death camp) and the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Bosnia, East Herts Council commemorated Holocaust Memorial Day (January 27th) in the council chamber in Hertford on Thursday night.
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