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Borrow a Thermal Imaging Camera for Free This Winter

East Herts District Council, in partnership with Hertfordshire County Council, has launched a new Thermal Imaging Camera Loan Scheme in Winter 2025. The initiative will enable residents to borrow a thermal imaging camera free of charge from their local library. The scheme is designed to help households identify where heat may be escaping from their homes, highlighting insulation gaps, draughts and other areas where energy efficiency improvements could be made.

Published 19th December 2025

Cllr Ben Crystall (Leader, East Herts Council), Cllr Alex Daar (Leader, Hertford Town Council), Cllr Ann Woodward (Deputy Leader, Hertford Town Council) and Cllr Vicky Smith (Bengeo North ward).

Sunken Barge in Hertford to be Removed

This week, Hertford residents will see a welcome change at the Hertford Basin, on the River Lea.

Published 16th December 2025

East Herts councillors, B3Living and Vistry

Affordable Family Homes Completed in Bishop’s Stortford

A housing development consisting of 25 new energy-efficient, affordable homes has been completed in Bishop’s Stortford, East Hertfordshire. The scheme is made up of 13 affordable rent houses, 9 shared ownership apartments, and 3 shared ownership houses which will welcome more than 100 new residents.

Published 11th December 2025

Aerial CGI image of the Gilston development

Gilston Area Set to Progress Following Conclusion of Legal Challenge

A Court of Appeal ruling has formally ended the legal challenge to the Gilston Area’s outline planning permission, unlocking the next stage of delivery for this major part of Harlow and Gilston Garden Town.

Published 2nd December 2025

Council Encourages Residents To Explore East Herts

Explore East Herts is a new campaign from the district council to promote rural businesses and activities, with a focus on nature, culture, hospitality and activities for residents to discover.

Published 1st December 2025

Hertfordshire Councils Submit Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation

Today the 11 councils in Hertfordshire submitted a joint proposal to the Government on the future of local government in the county.

Published 28th November 2025

East Herts Joins Campaign to End Violence Against Women and Girls

East Herts Council is joining a global movement to end violence against women and girls (VAWG) by supporting a series of local events as part of the 16 Days of Activism campaign.

Published 21st November 2025

LGR - Map showing the boundaries for 3 unitary councils

East Herts Council Supports Three Unitary Option for Hertfordshire

The option for three unitary councils has been backed by East Herts as its preferred model for the future of local government in Hertfordshire.

Published 19th November 2025

A market stall in Hertford engaging passers by with option maps and information

Decision Process Underway for Hertfordshire’s Local Government Reorganisation

Over the course of the next few weeks, councils across Hertfordshire will make decisions on which unitary authority model they are supporting.

Published 6th November 2025

New App Makes Bin Day Easier for East and North Herts Residents

Following the introduction of three-weekly collections, East Herts and North Herts Councils have launched a new mobile app to help residents manage their waste and recycling more easily.

Published 5th November 2025

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