Latest news & announcements

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.
Published 13th June 2022

Volunteers will take to the streets of East Herts throughout June at anti-idling events in support of Clean Air Day, educating motorists on the need to switch off their engines when stopped. These events are being supported by the Hertfordshire Climate Change and Sustainability Partnership (HCCSP), of which East Herts is a member, through training and the provision of resources to communicate with motorists.
Published 9th June 2022

- 45 successful applications
- projects that bring communities together and leave a legacy
- projects that bring communities together and leave a legacy
Published 30th May 2022

The catalyst for the revitalisation of Old River Lane in Bishop’s Stortford is now underway as the new Northgate End multi-storey car park nears completion.
Published 30th May 2022

- Help potential applicants understand eligibility criteria and how to apply
- Encourage interest from community groups not aware they can apply
- Encourage interest from community groups not aware they can apply
Published 26th May 2022

Central Government continues to recognise Harlow & Gilston Garden Town as one of the largest growth and regeneration projects in the UK by awarding almost £700,000 in revenue and infrastructure funding via Homes England.
Published 25th May 2022

East Herts Council has launched details of new mobile vending opportunities and is calling on local ice cream van operators and mobile food and beverage traders, to tender for licences to operate new pitches in key locations across the district.
Published 23rd May 2022

- Swimming pool re-opens to the general public today
- Re-development and modernisation programme on track for Summer 2023 completion
- Re-development and modernisation programme on track for Summer 2023 completion
Published 20th May 2022

The Much Hadham Neighbourhood planning Referendum will take place on 23 June.
Published 17th May 2022

We are pleased to announce that the swimming pool at Hartham Leisure Centre will re-open to the public on 20 May.
Published 13th May 2022

It’s mental health awareness week and to help support mental health across the district, East Herts Council is introducing ‘Chatter Benches’ into four of its parks: Southern Country, Pishiobury Park, Castle Park and Hartham Common.
Published 13th May 2022

East Herts Council elected a new chairman at the Annual Council meeting last night (Wednesday, 11 May).
Published 12th May 2022

Fly-tipped waste has cost an Essex man over £7000 following a successful East Herts Council prosecution.
Published 27th April 2022

The council is appealing for information to help track down illegal fly-tippers following a spate of recent incidents.
Published 27th April 2022

Over 700 people attended guided tours at Grange Paddocks on Saturday for a rare opportunity to see artefacts that date back to Roman times, uncovered as part of the archaeological excavations undertaken for the footprint of the new 3G football pitch. Around a further 300 people dropped by to view the findings on display.
Published 26th April 2022

The voluntary work of town and parish councils was celebrated on Saturday (23 April) at a garden party hosted by Chairman of East Herts Council, Councillor Ken Crofton.
Published 25th April 2022

The council has set out its priorities for tackling climate change locally in a new strategy published today.
Published 21st April 2022

Pishiobury Park received a special delivery yesterday when a new hand carved wooden sculpture, of a Longhorn cow, was put into position in the picnic area ready for young children to climb and explore in natural play.
Published 14th April 2022

Network Homes press release:
New residents will be moving into their brand-new homes soon as Network Homes and East Herts Council mark a key milestone in the delivery of 102 affordable homes in Sele Farm, Hertford.
New residents will be moving into their brand-new homes soon as Network Homes and East Herts Council mark a key milestone in the delivery of 102 affordable homes in Sele Farm, Hertford.
Published 12th April 2022

The re-development and modernisation of Hartham Leisure Centre enters its main phase of construction this week as the front of the old building is demolished, enabling construction of the extension to begin; making way for the additional studio space, state of the art gym, new soft play facility and terrace style café that will open out onto Hartham Common.
Published 1st April 2022