Latest news & announcements

The extension and reconstruction of the skate park at Sworder’s Field in Bishop’s Stortford forms part of the Castle Park redevelopment project that is supported by funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery Community Fund.  

The CARF (Covid Additional Relief Fund), to help those businesses which were adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, but ineligible for existing Business Rates Relief such as Retail Relief and Nursery Relief, is still open for applications until 15 September.

The Hunsdon Area Neighbourhood Planning Referendum will take place on 15 September.

Work to transform Castle Park and surrounding area in Bishop’s Stortford is set to begin with archaeological assessments commencing this week and construction set to start on 22 August to deliver:

A new discretionary energy rebate scheme opens in East Herts this week for households that were not previously eligible for support.

The Greater South East Net Zero Hub is calling on East Herts businesses to join its supply chain.

Visitors who came to celebrate #LoveParksWeek at the East Herts Council run free family events in Southern Country Park, Bishop’s Stortford and Pishiobury Park, Sawbridgeworth this week enjoyed dog shows, tug of war, craft activities, face painting, meet ups with cows, bug hunts, and fitness trails, together with visits from Hertfordshire Fire Service and Hertfordshire Police Service.

Sought-after village, Braughing near Ware, has received its first new affordable homes in a decade.

East Herts Council is inviting responses on the future of waste and recycling collections as it seeks to balance residents’ needs with the environmental impacts of services.

The growth and legacy project at Hertford Theatre, to transform it into a thriving community hub for arts and culture in the heart of Hertford Town Centre, has begun to enter its next phase of development.

East Herts Community Safety Partnership has joined a national campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) and keep people in East Herts safe.

East Herts Council has successfully prosecuted a dog owner from Walkern for breaches of a Noise Abatement Notice.

East Herts Council are hosting two FREE family fun events at Southern Country Park in Bishop’s Stortford and Pishiobury Park in Sawbridgeworth to celebrate #LoveParksWeek.

East Herts Council is inviting comments on an important planning document setting out a strategic vision for future development at Old River Lane in Bishop’s Stortford.

East Herts residents will begin receiving communications in the coming weeks as part of the annual electoral registration canvass; to ensure those living in the district, and entitled to register to vote, are registered and their details up to date.

We first received reports from residents expressing concerns on Monday, 27 June.

Council invites organisations interested in using the space to get in touch.

Three new circular walking routes have been mapped out as part of the initiative  ‘Beyond Hartham Common”, connecting communities to green open spaces, encouraging low impact exercise and to help improve general health and wellbeing.

East Herts Council is urging anyone who doesn’t pay council tax by Direct Debit to apply for the government’s £150 rebate as soon as possible.

The new Northgate End multi-storey car park opens for business in Bishop’s Stortford today (Monday, 13 June), freeing up Charringtons and Causeway for future redevelopment.