Latest news & announcements
East Herts District Council, in partnership with Hertfordshire County Council, has launched a new Thermal Imaging Camera Loan Scheme in Winter 2025. The initiative will enable residents to borrow a thermal imaging camera free of charge from their local library. The scheme is designed to help households identify where heat may be escaping from their homes, highlighting insulation gaps, draughts and other areas where energy efficiency improvements could be made.
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This week, Hertford residents will see a welcome change at the Hertford Basin, on the River Lea.
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A housing development consisting of 25 new energy-efficient, affordable homes has been completed in Bishop’s Stortford, East Hertfordshire. The scheme is made up of 13 affordable rent houses, 9 shared ownership apartments, and 3 shared ownership houses which will welcome more than 100 new residents.
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A Court of Appeal ruling has formally ended the legal challenge to the Gilston Area’s outline planning permission, unlocking the next stage of delivery for this major part of Harlow and Gilston Garden Town.
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Explore East Herts is a new campaign from the district council to promote rural businesses and activities, with a focus on nature, culture, hospitality and activities for residents to discover.
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Today the 11 councils in Hertfordshire submitted a joint proposal to the Government on the future of local government in the county.
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East Herts Council is joining a global movement to end violence against women and girls (VAWG) by supporting a series of local events as part of the 16 Days of Activism campaign.
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The option for three unitary councils has been backed by East Herts as its preferred model for the future of local government in Hertfordshire.
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Over the course of the next few weeks, councils across Hertfordshire will make decisions on which unitary authority model they are supporting.
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Following the introduction of three-weekly collections, East Herts and North Herts Councils have launched a new mobile app to help residents manage their waste and recycling more easily.
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Residents across North and East Herts can now spot “Sweep Caroline” the street sweeper, “Dame Foodie Dench” the food waste collection truck, and “Binderella” the Refuse Collection Vehicle out on their rounds – just a few of the winning names chosen for the area’s waste collection fleet.
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East Herts Council is inviting residents, businesses and visitors to share their views on proposed changes to car park operational hours, tariffs and maximum stay periods across the district.
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East Herts Council’s ambitious transformation of Hertford Theatre into BEAM –now one of the region’s leading arts and culture venues – has been shortlisted in two prestigious building and engineering awards.
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We know the chairs outside Brew Garden in Hertford have become a popular place to sit and enjoy the town centre.
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As Arts in East Herts 2025 reaches its halfway point, the district continues to come alive with colour, sound and movement. From blacksmithing to ballet, painting to puppetry, the programme proves there’s an artform for everyone — and the second half is packed with even more opportunities to join in.
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East Herts Council (EHC) and Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) have been working together over the last three years to develop a new Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP).
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Today (Thursday 18 September), Justice Lang refused permission for a judicial review of the planning approval for the Gilston area of Harlow and Gilston Garden Town.
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Councillor Ben Crystall, Leader of East Herts Council, provides an update on the council position regarding recent incidents in our district involving flags being displayed on lampposts and other street furniture and the St George’s cross being spray painted in public spaces.
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Hertfordshire’s 11 councils have today launched a second phase of engagement on the future of local government in the county.
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East Herts Council has today launched a new training and skills campaign, ‘Open Possibilities’, aimed at supporting residents, pupils, and local businesses to access training and boost employment opportunities.
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