Latest news & announcements

Local communities in Watton-at-Stone can have their say on a draft neighbourhood plan when it opens for consultation this week.

You may spot some new additions to town centres in East Herts as new recycling bins are installed across the district - part of ongoing efforts to promote recycling, reduce litter and re-direct waste from landfill.

The Leader of East Herts Council has announced she is stepping down from the role at the next election in May, after 18 years of service to the district.

Work on the growth and legacy development of Hertford Theatre - to transform it into a thriving hub for arts and culture - is progressing well with enabling works and archaeological assessments complete and first phase of construction now underway.

East Herts Council licensing and enforcement officers jointly co-ordinated an operation with Sergeant Terry Alcock from Hertfordshire Police’s East Herts Rural Safer Neighbourhood Team last week (Wednesday, 26 October) specifically targeted at companies without the necessary licences to dispose of waste safely and individuals using dangerous, unroadworthy vehicles in the district.

East Herts District Council agreed key changes to parking and waste collections at a meeting yesterday evening (Tuesday, 25 October).

East Herts District Council has joined local authorities across the country in confirming stark financial forecasts, as it seeks to cope with steep price hikes and rising levels of inflation.

Opportunities to create new wildflower meadows have been identified across the district to help boost habitats for a variety of wildlife - including pollinating insects such as bees, butterflies, flies, moths and beetles that are in decline.

Grange Paddocks in Bishop’s Stortford is getting ready welcome the opening of its new 3G artificial football pitch on 17 October 2022 and preparing for an open day on 22 October to celebrate the Leisure Centre’s first anniversary since opening.

An awards scheme celebrating outstanding projects in the construction industry has crowned Grange Paddocks its regional winner.

Kingsmead residents have put together a Neighbourhood Plan, setting out their vision for the future of the area. It covers wide ranging topics, including green spaces, community facilities and travel routes, together with many other important local themes.

The East Herts Dementia Action Group, led and part-funded by East Herts Council, has today (Wednesday, 21 September) received its Dementia Friendly status for the third year running.

Proposals that would save money and boost the district’s recycling rate will be considered by the council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee tonight (Tuesday, 20 September).

A public tribute service to Her Majesty the Queen will take place in Hertford on Friday, hosted by East Herts Council Chairman, Councillor Ian Devonshire.

Yesterday (Monday 12 September) a report was published on our website setting out potential changes to waste collections in East Herts.

A statement from the Chairman of East Herts District Council, Councillor Ian Devonshire.

Issued on behalf of East Herts District Council and Bishop’s Stortford Town Council

East Herts residents have a new opportunity to come together to invest in renewable technology through a group-buying scheme for solar panels and battery storage launching today.

East Herts council is urging residents to consider their water use carefully as drought conditions continue across the region.

Residents can benefit from free health and wellbeing advice at libraries across the district next month as the Healthy Hub East Herts team hits the road.