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Mill Stream car park to close temporarily for improvement works

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.

Published 2nd September 2026

Council statement regarding the resignation of the Executive Member for Planning and Growth

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.

Published 2nd September 2026

Upcycled Benches Brought to Life by Local Artist and Local School Complete River Lea Art Trail

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.

Published 26th August 2026

Officers and Executive Member for Wellbeing holding the Green Flag at one of the parks

East Herts Parks Awarded Prestigious Green Flag Awards

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.

Published 6th August 2026

Government announces four unitary authorities in Hertfordshire

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.

Published 16th July 2026

Castle Park in Bishop’s Stortford to Host Celebratory Love Parks Week Event

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.

Published 15th July 2026

East Herts Community Safety Partnership Offers Support During Anti-social Behaviour Awareness Week

The East Herts Community Safety Partnership (CSP) will be supporting this year’s ASB (Anti-social behaviour) Awareness Week campaign between Monday, 29 June and Tuesday, 6 July.

Published 26th June 2026

‘Arts in East Herts’ Grant Scheme Opens for Third Year in a Row

Following another successful year, Arts in East Herts is back for a third year, bringing more creative opportunities to the district and inviting local people and organisations to get involved.

Published 22nd June 2026

Residents Invited to Help Shape New East Herts Local Plan

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.

Published 11th June 2026

Upcycled Benches Installed Along the River Lea with the Help of Local Artists to Launch New Art Trail

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.

Published 1st June 2026

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