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Man Collecting Bins
Changes to waste collection services from 2025
Changes to the waste and street cleansing services operated jointly by East Herts and North Herts Councils were confirmed yesterday (Thursday 21 December) at a meeting of the East Herts Council’s Executive team. These will come into operation in May 2025.
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Mayor of Bishop's Stortford and councillors from East Herts Council take part in tree planting event at Castle Park, Bishop's Stortford
Volunteers take part in Castle Park tree planting event
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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Councillor Alex Daar joined a SEND dance and movement session run by Imagination Dance CIC
East Herts Council launches community grant scheme
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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Councillor Tim Hoskin with year 5 pupils from Abel Smith primary school
Air Quality Action Plan Consultation Launched
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
Paper recycling will help you do your bit for the planet
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
Wildflower meadows to brighten the district
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
Consultation launches on district’s new approach to health and wellbeing
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
Council helps businesses take off with Launchpad2
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
Castle Park Heritage Day
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
Operator selected to manage the new café in Castle Park
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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