Network Homes officially opened a new hub facility for the community at Sele Farm, Hertford on Tuesday 19 October.

East Hertfordshire faces a wide and diverse range of housing challenges, both familiar and newly arising. Homelessness, poor housing conditions and an insufficient supply of affordable homes continue to pose challenges. We also see new challenges emerging due to demographic and population trends and changes brought by the Covid-19 pandemic.

East Herts Council has extended the deadline for people to have their say on the amendments to planning applications submitted by Places for People.

East Herts Council is seeking views on the amendments to planning applications submitted by Places for People.

People living in East Herts who need temporary accommodation will now be able to stay closer to their community, schools and family members with the opening of new accommodation in the Hertford/Ware area.

East Herts Council has played a key role in supporting housing associations to build the highest number of new affordable homes ever delivered in a single year in the district.

East Herts residents with no radiators in their homes could be eligible for a free installation of efficient gas-powered central heating to keep homes warm while reducing energy bills. 

East Herts Council has published a draft Charter for the Gilston Area – part of Harlow and Gilston Garden Town – setting out guidance on how masterplans for the villages and the important network of green spaces that will surround them should be approached when they come forward as planning applications.

East Herts residents will be able to see plans around the Harlow & Gilston Garden Town transport strategy with three Getting Around in the Garden Town engagement events scheduled for later this month.

New information has been submitted to support the application on land to the East of Stevenage (03/19/0118/OUT).