Latest news & announcements

Pro-skaters, Nick Remon and Alfie Mills, headlined the skate jam which marked the official opening of Castle Park’s new skate park by the Mayor of Bishop’s Stortford, Richard Townsend.

East Herts Council and housing association, Peabody, have marked the completion of thirty-eight affordable homes at Midsummer Vale, off Froghall Lane, Walkern.

Pro-skaters and BMX demos will mark the official opening of Castle Park’s new skate park on Friday 18 August.

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

This week East Herts Council is launching a campaign to support the #WorthSaving initiative which aims to tackle the issue of avoidable food waste by encouraging residents to follow a ‘four steps to save’ food waste journey to develop better habits.

East Herts Council has taken further action to tackle climate change locally, bringing forward its commitment to reducing carbon emissions.

East Herts Council is celebrating retaining their Green Flag Award for Southern Country Park in Bishop’s Stortford and The Ridgeway in Hertford.

Enthusiastic youngsters in Years 3-6 at High Wych Primary School have taken part in a range of activities focusing on air quality.

East Herts Council and Everyone Active have announced an open day on Saturday 9 September 2023, inviting everyone to celebrate the new extension at Hartham Leisure Centre with a day packed full of free and fun-filled activities.

To celebrate Love Parks Week this summer East Herts Council are hosting two free family fun events at Southern Country Park in Bishop’s Stortford and Pishiobury Park in Sawbridgeworth.

East Herts Council has worked with the police and partner organisations during ASB Awareness Week 2023 to encourage communities to take a stand against anti-social behaviour by reporting it rather than suffering in silence.

Representatives of East Herts Council and Hertfordshire County Council have joined Friends of Pishiobury Park and other project partners in Sawbridgeworth to mark the successful completion of the park’s Heritage Discovery Project.

Three new high quality tennis courts situated to the north of Castle Park are now open. Accredited by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), they will provide a significantly enhanced experience for Bishop’s Stortford’s tennis enthusiasts.

East Herts Council will pause its arts centre plans whilst seeking residents’ views on the culture, arts and community facilities they want to see as part of the redevelopment of Old River Lane.

East Herts Council is inviting organisations involved in culture and the arts to participate in an asset mapping project.

East Herts Council has marked this year’s Clean Air Day (Thursday 15 June) with the launch of Breathe Clean, a clean air initiative which will run across the district over the next twelve months.

Representatives from East Herts Council and housing association, settle, have marked the completion of 15 affordable homes at Whittington Way, Bishop’s Stortford.

East Herts’ Annual Council meeting tonight voted to confirm the formation of a new political administration following the local government elections held on 4 May.

East Herts Council opened a new activity space at Thorley Wedge in Bishop’s Stortford today (Friday 12 May). The wide range of new equipment allows young teenagers and adults to meet and socialise outdoors while staying active and keeping fit.