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East Herts Council Set to Issue Formal Notice in Local Plan Preparations

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.

Published 11th May 2026

New Parking Information Signs to Help Improve Hertford Town Centre

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.

Published 30th April 2026

Two women and a man standing to cut a ribbon in front of the new flats

15 Social Rent Homes Delivered for Local People in Central Bishop’s Stortford

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.

Published 20th April 2026

East Herts Council and Community Alliance

East Herts Council partners with the Community Alliance to launch new community health hub

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.

Published 16th April 2026

East Herts Council Awards Major Contract for Electric Vehicle Charging Rollout in Car Parks

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.

Published 14th April 2026

Back for Moore! Cattle returning to Pishiobury Park

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.

Published 30th March 2026

Little Hadham and The Pelhams To Elect New District Councillor in East Herts By-election

There will be a by-election in Little Hadham and The Pelhams on Thursday, 7 May 2026 to elect a new district councillor following the resignation of Cllr Geoffry Williamson (Conservative).

Published 30th March 2026

Councillor Tim Hoskin with one of the e-bikes

Veolia and East and North Herts Councils launch greener waste collection fleet to cut emissions

Veolia, in partnership with East Herts and North Herts Councils, has rolled out new and more environmentally friendly recycling and waste collection vehicles to operate on the streets of East and North Hertfordshire.

Published 27th March 2026