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Statement on the use of flags across the district

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.

Published 4th September 2025

The words Local Government Reorganisation in a purple box

Help shape Hertfordshire’s future – have your say on changes to local government

Hertfordshire’s 11 councils have today launched a second phase of engagement on the future of local government in the county.

Published 3rd September 2025

Councillors at the 2024 Generation Careers Fair, standing with a promotional banner

‘Open Possibilities’ Campaign Launches to Boost Skills, Training and Employment across East Herts

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.

Published 21st August 2025

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Arts in East Herts Returns with a Packed Events Programme for 2025

This September and October, residents across East Herts can look forward to a packed programme of arts and cultural events as Arts in East Herts makes its return for 2025.

Published 20th August 2025

District Plan Vision Engagement To Begin Under New Planning System

East Herts Council is set to begin public engagement on its Vision work, which will shape the update of the district plan once the government introduces the new national planning system.

Published 12th August 2025

East Herts Responds To Stansted Airport Planning Application

East Herts Council has responded to a planning application made to Uttlesford District Council relating to an increase in passenger numbers up to 51 million per annum (mppa), which would be 8mppa above the already consented 43mppa, and the construction of two new taxiway links to the existing runway at Stansted Airport. The proposal would not increase the number of flights allowed to take place at the airport as the additional passenger numbers would be accommodated through using larger aircraft.

Published 12th August 2025

Helen Standen Set to Be Appointed Chief Executive of East Herts Council

East Herts Council is set to confirm the appointment of Helen Standen as its new Chief Executive, following her successful tenure as Interim Chief Executive since 2024.

Published 7th August 2025

Community Comes Together for a Paws-itively Fantastic Afternoon in Castle Park

East Herts Council is delighted to share that the 2025 Love Parks Week celebration at Castle Park, Bishop’s Stortford was a great success—bringing together families, friends, and four-legged companions for an afternoon of fun, learning, and community spirit.

Published 4th August 2025

East Herts Residents to Receive Important Information About Upcoming Waste Collection Changes

East Herts District Council is preparing for the launch of its new waste and recycling collection service, due to begin on Monday, 4 August 2025. As part of this change, all households will shortly receive a letter outlining whether their collection day is changing and detailing the new three-weekly collection cycle.

Published 22nd July 2025

Have Your Say on the Future of Hartham Skate Park

East Herts Council is inviting local residents and park users to help shape the future of Hartham Skate Park.

Published 18th July 2025

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