Residents are being invited to help shape the future of East Herts as the council launches a public consultation on its new Local Plan, which will guide development across the district until 2044.
In collaboration with local artists, Ware Men’s Shed and the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority, East Herts Council has launched an art trail featuring nine upcycled and decorated benches that line the towpath linking Hertford and Ware.
Residents are being invited to share their views on proposed changes to East Herts District Council’s Housing Register and Allocations Policy as part of a six-week public consultation launching on Tuesday 26 May 2026.
Last night (Wednesday, 13 May), Cllr John Dunlop was elected to be the new Chairman of East Herts Council, following Cllr Martin Adams’ year in office.
East Herts Council is preparing a new Local Plan that will support planning and development across the district through until 2044. Whilst early preparatory work has been underway for some time now, formal notice of plan preparation is due to be given in June, when a Scoping Consultation will be launched.
New parking information signs have been installed across Hertford to help visitors to find parking, reduce congestion and tackle the idea that there is often “nowhere to park” in the town.
Fifteen local people and families have moved into affordable social rent homes in the heart of Bishop’s Stortford, thanks to a successful partnership between East Herts Council, Hightown Housing Association and Homes England.
Local community groups and organisations gathered today (Thursday 16 April) to explore a new shared space in Bishop’s Stortford that will support health, wellbeing, and community safety projects across East Herts.
East Herts Council has awarded a 15-year contract to Otaski Energy Solutions Ltd for the installation and long-term maintenance of electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the district’s public car parks.
Grazing cattle will be reintroduced to Pishiobury Park in the coming weeks, with an educational event planned for Thursday, 9 April, giving residents the opportunity to chat with East Herts Council, as well as graziers from Maydencroft Farm, about the cattle and the park itself.