Latest news & announcements

Patients using GP surgeries in East Herts have begun to enjoy the benefits of ultrafast broadband connectivity in their GP surgeries with the completion of the delivery of a £1.6m DCMS funded Local Full Fibre Network (LFFN) project.
Published 17th December 2021

The coronavirus pandemic continues to impact daily life across the county.
Published 16th December 2021

The annual publication of the Electoral Register for East Hertfordshire on 1 December reveals that there are currently 112,729 people registered to vote across the district.
Published 14th December 2021

Work to refurbish the pool hall – part of the multi-million pound upgrade to Hartham Leisure Centre – will continue into 2022.
Published 30th November 2021

The council is inviting everyone in East Herts to have their say on local services as it works to balance the books for the financial year ahead.
Published 22nd November 2021

Businesses impacted by Covid-19 restrictions earlier this year, and those that have yet to receive support through other schemes, may be eligible for a financial boost from a new discretionary grant fund.
Published 22nd November 2021

It’s important to take action to look after your own health and the health of your friends and family too.
Published 28th October 2021

East Herts Council and Everyone Active hosted an opening weekend for the new Grange Paddocks Leisure Centre and it went swimmingly.
Published 27th October 2021

East Herts Council are launching a consultation for the provision of a third generation (3G) artificial grass football pitch at Grange Paddocks which would be located partially on the footprint of the old leisure centre next to the existing play area.
Published 6th August 2021

East Herts Council has launched a grant scheme to encourage use of vacant shops, offices and industrial units.
Published 15th July 2021

The first act in the exciting development for the East Herts District Council (EHDC) funded Arts Centre and Cinema in Old River Lane is getting underway and we are inviting anyone interested in finding out more to take a look at the plans.
Published 14th July 2021

Despite the obstacles we have experienced including Covid-19 and Brexit, we have completed the play area and we would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for following us on this journey and your patience as we worked to deliver a new destination play area for our county town.
Published 19th May 2021

Investment by East Herts District Council (EHDC) in the new Grange Paddocks Leisure Centre has achieved its next milestone with the tiling of the swimming pool.
Published 11th May 2021

East Herts Council (EHDC) has awarded the contract for the expansion and renovation of Hartham Leisure Centre to Cadman Construction Limited.
Published 9th March 2021

East Herts Council’s planning submission for the expansion and renovation of Hartham Leisure Centre was unanimously approved at last night’s Development Management Committee.
Published 3rd December 2020

East Herts Council is seeking views on the amendments to planning applications submitted by Places for People.
Published 20th November 2020

Work has started to turn Hartham play area into a destination play area that the county town can be proud of.
Published 9th October 2020

East Herts Council is investing £32m to improve its leisure facilities.
Published 23rd September 2020

The curtain is set to rise on a fantastic arts centre in the heart of town, now it’s your chance to have your say on the proposals to transform Hertford Theatre into a place that will enhance the lives of visitors and the town itself. East Herts Council proposals for the £19.9m investment are now available to view on their website.
Published 7th September 2020

East Herts Council is launching a consultation for people to have their say on the proposals for the redevelopment of Hartham Leisure Centre in Hertford.
Published 18th August 2020