Latest news & announcements
The challenge of moving to achieve a carbon-neutral district was eagerly taken up by residents, community groups and businesses as a buzz of ideas and suggestions filled the room at Fletchers Lea in Ware last week.
Published 23rd January 2020
Harlow and Gilston Garden Town has been allocated £580,000 from the Government ahead of its official launch later this year.
Published 17th January 2020
During high winds, bins with a small amount of waste can be blown over. This could lead to rubbish being blown around your street or the bins causing an obstruction.
Published 15th January 2020
At Wednesday’s East Herts Development Management Committee meeting (8 January), councillors unanimously voted to approve the exciting new plans for Hartham play area in Hertford, specifically discussed was the twin tree top towers unit.
Published 10th January 2020
Music and singing filled the foyer at Hertford Theatre recently as people celebrated the launch of the Hertfordshire Year of Culture 2020.
Published 27th December 2019
On Tuesday 3 December 2019 the Council’s Executive agreed to implement something called Article 4 Directions on 32 employment sites in the District. This will mean that permitted development rights no longer apply in these areas.
Published 20th December 2019
There’s a special birthday present up for grabs to celebrate the East Herts community lottery’s first birthday. Buy a ticket for the lottery before February 22 and you could win an Amazon Echo Dot, a smart speaker that responds to voice commands, as well as cash prizes up to £25,000.
Published 18th December 2019
Are concerns about climate change and what you can do about it high on your agenda? If so, come along to East Herts Council’s free climate change event next month and get involved.
Published 18th December 2019
The tests of the water course samples and the cattle have not indicated results that would pose a problem to dogs. As part of our investigation we contacted the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS).
Published 11th December 2019
East Herts Council has awarded a 15 year leisure contract for its pools and gyms to Everyone Active with the potential to extend for a further five years. The contract is due to start on Wednesday 1 January, 2020.
Published 31st October 2019
On Thursday 17th October 2019 we successfully applied to the High Court for a status quo injunction.
Published 25th October 2019
The additional £6.4mn for the Hertford Theatre expansion was agreed at Full Council last night.
Published 25th October 2019
Buy a ticket for the East Herts community lottery in the run-up to Christmas and you could win £150 to spend in the local independent business of your choice and £100 to see some great shows at Hertford Theatre.
Published 8th October 2019
Making sure there is excellent sport, recreation and leisure provision in East Herts is the focus of a new planning document which everyone is invited to comment on.
Published 4th October 2019
Conversation, singing and laughter filled the foyer at Hertford Theatre as people enjoyed a drink and a cake with new and old friends.
Published 4th October 2019
The Breathe Easy group, which supports people with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and other lung conditions, has received a cheque for £506 after Waitrose in Bishop’s Stortford included it in their monthly shoppers vote.
Published 2nd October 2019
East Herts Council is investing £32m to improve its leisure facilities in Hertford and Bishop's Stortford.
Published 26th September 2019
A bronze PawPrint award from the RSPCA has recognised the high standards achieved by East Herts Council's environmental health team, going beyond basic service requirements to ensure higher welfare standards
Published 24th September 2019
Bircherley Green is now owned by Chase New Homes. This page aims to help answer some frequently asked questions around the area
Published 24th September 2019