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On Tuesday 3 December 2019 the Council’s Executive agreed to implement something called Article 4 Directions on 32 employment sites in the District. This will mean that permitted development rights no longer apply in these areas.
Published 20th December 2019
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There’s a special birthday present up for grabs to celebrate the East Herts community lottery’s first birthday. Buy a ticket for the lottery before February 22 and you could win an Amazon Echo Dot, a smart speaker that responds to voice commands, as well as cash prizes up to £25,000.
Published 18th December 2019
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Are concerns about climate change and what you can do about it high on your agenda? If so, come along to East Herts Council’s free climate change event next month and get involved.
Published 18th December 2019
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The tests of the water course samples and the cattle have not indicated results that would pose a problem to dogs. As part of our investigation we contacted the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS).
Published 11th December 2019
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East Herts Council has awarded a 15 year leisure contract for its pools and gyms to Everyone Active with the potential to extend for a further five years. The contract is due to start on Wednesday 1 January, 2020.
Published 31st October 2019
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On Thursday 17th October 2019 we successfully applied to the High Court for a status quo injunction.
Published 25th October 2019
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The additional £6.4mn for the Hertford Theatre expansion was agreed at Full Council last night.
Published 25th October 2019
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Buy a ticket for the East Herts community lottery in the run-up to Christmas and you could win £150 to spend in the local independent business of your choice and £100 to see some great shows at Hertford Theatre.
Published 8th October 2019
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Making sure there is excellent sport, recreation and leisure provision in East Herts is the focus of a new planning document which everyone is invited to comment on.
Published 4th October 2019
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Conversation, singing and laughter filled the foyer at Hertford Theatre as people enjoyed a drink and a cake with new and old friends.
Published 4th October 2019
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The Breathe Easy group, which supports people with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and other lung conditions, has received a cheque for £506 after Waitrose in Bishop’s Stortford included it in their monthly shoppers vote.
Published 2nd October 2019
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East Herts Council is investing £32m to improve its leisure facilities in Hertford and Bishop's Stortford.
Published 26th September 2019
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A bronze PawPrint award from the RSPCA has recognised the high standards achieved by East Herts Council's environmental health team, going beyond basic service requirements to ensure higher welfare standards
Published 24th September 2019
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This summer council officers have successfully prosecuted two residents after they failed to comply with a Section 108 notice.
Published 23rd September 2019
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Hertford Playground Alliance (HPA) have surpassed their expectations and raised an impressive £28,505 through their crowdfunding mission to improve Hartham Common play area.
Published 23rd September 2019
New information has been submitted to support the application on land to the East of Stevenage (03/19/0118/OUT).
Published 11th September 2019
The latest updates on the land at Chapel Lane in Little Hadham. This article is regularly reviewed and the latest update shown at the top.
Published 6th September 2019
Organised by East Herts Council chairman Jonathan Kaye, the free event offers music, performances and a chance to chat to people from a variety of faiths and other groups as well as activities for children.
Published 3rd September 2019
It’s always nice to have company when you go for a coffee so if that appeals to you, drop into Hertford Theatre and join the monthly chatter table.
Published 3rd September 2019
A woman from London has been ordered to pay costs and a fine after pleading guilty to misusing her mother’s Blue Badge in Bishop’s Stortford.
Published 21st August 2019