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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.
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East and North Herts Councils are saying a big thank you to residents for making the new waste and recycling service change a huge success! One year on from the changes, new figures reveal a significant increase in recycling, and a substantial reduction in non-recyclable waste across both districts.
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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.
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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.
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Executive Members and councillors on the Old River Lane Board have discussed the next steps for Water Lane Hall.
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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.
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East Herts Council and Hertfordshire County Council have adopted a new Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) for the district, which will help make it easier, safer and more enjoyable to walk, wheel and cycle in East Herts, whether for work or for leisure.
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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.
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East Herts Council is launching a new rewards-based programme this summer to encourage healthier, greener travel choices while supporting local businesses and charities.
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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.
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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.
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Residents are being invited to share their views on proposed changes to East Herts District Council’s Housing Register and Allocations Policy as part of a six-week public consultation launching on Tuesday 26 May 2026.
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Last night (Wednesday, 13 May), Cllr John Dunlop was elected to be the new Chairman of East Herts Council, following Cllr Martin Adams’ year in office.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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