Latest news & announcements

Councillor Tim Hoskin with year 5 pupils from Abel Smith primary school
East Herts Council has launched a consultation on its draft Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) setting out the council’s approach to working with partners and the community to improve air quality and reduce residents’ exposure to air pollution.
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Waste operative returning paper recycling box to the kerbside
East and North Herts Councils are encouraging residents to do their bit to help the environment and keep service costs down by separating their paper from their mixed recyclables and general waste.
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Wildflower location at Cecil Road
East Herts Council is working with Hertfordshire County Council’s Countryside Management Service to create wildflower meadows in parks across the district in Autumn 2023.
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Councillor Sarah Hopewell sitting on a bench chatting to a local resident
East Herts Council is launching ‘Thriving Together’, a draft plan for how it will work with residents and community groups to tackle critical issues such as isolation and loneliness, and help people feel better connected and able to enjoy activities that boost their health and wellbeing.
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Councillor Vicky Glover-Ward with Artshed owner, Debbie Mason
The success of the Launchpad2 business support programme has seen East Herts Council assist over 70 businesses within the district with grant funding and business support.
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Falcon taking off from gloved hand
Saturday 30 September sees the return of Castle Park’s Heritage Day, a free event for all the family to discover more about the fascinating history of the park. The event will run from 12 – 5pm.
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New cafe operators on site with local councillors
Charles and Sofia Erleigh, the couple behind Smoke BBQ Kitchen in Hockerill Street, Bishop’s Stortford, have been chosen to operate the new café in Castle Park following a competitive tender process.
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