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East Herts has released its proposals for the 2024-25 budget and beyond.
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East Herts Council will introduce differential pricing in some of its car parks in Bishop’s Stortford town centre from 1 April 2024.
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The Mayor of Bishop's Stortford, Richard Townsend, and councillors from East Herts Council joined Friends of Castle Park volunteers and local residents to plant new trees in Bishop’s Stortford’s Castle Park last Saturday.
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East Herts Council is inviting voluntary and community groups, not-for-profit organisations, faith groups, and town and parish councils to apply for funding through its community grant scheme.
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East Herts Council is set to close Ward Freman Pool in Buntingford from Saturday, 23 December, while options for its future operation are assessed.
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East Herts District Council, Bishop’s Stortford Town Council and Bishop’s Stortford Improvement District (BID) are debuting a festive eco-friendly skating rink at the disused Charringtons Car Park in the town centre.
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East Herts Council is encouraging eligible residents to apply for new grants to fund home energy and clean heating upgrades.
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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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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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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 Martin Butcher has announced his resignation as Chairman of East Herts Council with immediate effect.
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East Herts Council Leader issues statement on the events in Israel and Gaza
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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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Former East Hertfordshire District Councillor, Mr William Ashley, appeared at St Albans Crown Court on Tuesday 19 September 2023 in relation to charges bought under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
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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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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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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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More than 1,100 visitors attended the grand opening of Hartham Leisure Centre following its £9m refurbishment project.
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The Markwell Studio, a light and airy community space at Castle Park, Bishop’s Stortford is now officially open.
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Bishop's Stortford residents are invited to attend a community information event on 14 September, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.
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