The car park near Dicker Mill Industrial Estate and adjacent to Kingsmead Open Space, Hertford, will temporarily close from 6am on Thursday 3 September for approximately one week while repair and improvement works are carried out.
After more than three years as Executive Member for Planning and Growth at East Herts Council and ward member for Hertford Kingsmead, Councillor Vicky Glover-Ward has resigned from the council.
The River Lea Art Trail, an installation of eleven upcycled and artistically decorated benches lining the towpath between Hertford and Ware, has been completed following the installation of two benches in Little Hartham (Hertford) that overlook a popular and picturesque riverside scene.
East Herts Council is celebrating today after receiving Green Flag Awards for Castle Park (Bishop’s Stortford), Southern Country Park (Bishop’s Stortford) and The Ridgeway (Hertford). These awards come as the internationally recognised standard for parks and green spaces celebrates its 30th year.
East and North Herts Councils are saying a big thank you to residents for making the new waste and recycling service change a huge success! One year on from the changes, new figures reveal a significant increase in recycling, and a substantial reduction in non-recyclable waste across both districts.
Today (16 July 2026) the Government announced its decision on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Hertfordshire, confirming it will create four new unitary councils, subject to parliamentary approval.
For the second consecutive year East Herts Council will mark Love Parks Week at Castle Park in Bishop’s Stortford, following last year’s well-enjoyed festivities. Residents are invited to join the celebrations on Thursday, 30 July from 12PM until 3PM.