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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.
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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.
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An awards scheme celebrating outstanding projects in the construction industry has crowned Grange Paddocks its regional winner.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Yesterday (Monday 12 September) a report was published on our website setting out potential changes to waste collections in East Herts.
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A statement from the Chairman of East Herts District Council, Councillor Ian Devonshire.
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Issued on behalf of East Herts District Council and Bishop’s Stortford Town Council
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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.
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East Herts council is urging residents to consider their water use carefully as drought conditions continue across the region.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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A new discretionary energy rebate scheme opens in East Herts this week for households that were not previously eligible for support.
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The Greater South East Net Zero Hub is calling on East Herts businesses to join its supply chain.
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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.
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Sought-after village, Braughing near Ware, has received its first new affordable homes in a decade.
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