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![Councillor Vicky Glover-Ward with Artshed owner, Debbie Mason](https://cdn-eastherts.onwebcurl.com/s3fs-public/styles/news_teaser_300x300_/public/2023-09/As3.jpg?itok=r85Qgsd7)
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 Mayor of Bishop's Stortford cutting the ribbon with East Herts councillor, Sarah Hopewell and members of the u3a](https://cdn-eastherts.onwebcurl.com/s3fs-public/styles/news_teaser_300x300_/public/2023-09/26%20-%20Opening%20of%20new%20community%20centre%20at%20Castle%20Park.jpg?itok=7Ow3RR1T)
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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A statement from East Herts Council re the withdrawal of CityHeart's planning application
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Joint press release from the Hertford Cycle Hub, Cycle Stortford, the Bishop’s Stortford BID and East Herts Council
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Solar Together, a group-buying scheme for renewable technology, has been re-launched.
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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.
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![Representatives from East Herts Council and Peabody at affordable housing launch in Walkern](https://cdn-eastherts.onwebcurl.com/s3fs-public/styles/news_teaser_300x300_/public/2023-08/21%20Affordable%20housing%20Walkern.jpg?itok=BfSR7OdW)
East Herts Council and housing association, Peabody, have marked the completion of thirty-eight affordable homes at Midsummer Vale, off Froghall Lane, Walkern.
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![Image of skate boarder around text that says: Friday 18 August, 12-5pm at Castle Park](https://cdn-eastherts.onwebcurl.com/s3fs-public/styles/news_teaser_300x300_/public/2023-08/Skate%20Jam%20poster.jpg?itok=9YEBk3Vx)
Pro-skaters and BMX demos will mark the official opening of Castle Park’s new skate park on Friday 18 August.
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![Photo of children taking part in creative activity with a member of the Friends of Southern Country Park to make a Loggahead](https://cdn-eastherts.onwebcurl.com/s3fs-public/styles/news_teaser_300x300_/public/2023-08/19%20%23LoveParksWeek%202023.jpg?itok=bWsP1jBS)
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.
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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.
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East Herts Council has taken further action to tackle climate change locally, bringing forward its commitment to reducing carbon emissions.
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![East Herts officers, the Friends of Southern Country Park and CMS raising the Green Flag at Southern Country Park](https://cdn-eastherts.onwebcurl.com/s3fs-public/styles/news_teaser_300x300_/public/2023-07/16%20Green%20Flag%20Awards%20retained%20for%20another%20year.png?itok=p2XHASpw)
East Herts Council is celebrating retaining their Green Flag Award for Southern Country Park in Bishop’s Stortford and The Ridgeway in Hertford.
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![Councillor Alex Daar with Year 3 pupils](https://cdn-eastherts.onwebcurl.com/s3fs-public/styles/news_teaser_300x300_/public/2023-07/15%20Breathe%20Clean%20at%20High%20Wych.jpg?itok=z7VKCo6y)
Enthusiastic youngsters in Years 3-6 at High Wych Primary School have taken part in a range of activities focusing on air quality.
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![Hartham Leisure Centre opening announcement](https://cdn-eastherts.onwebcurl.com/s3fs-public/styles/news_teaser_300x300_/public/2023-07/Hartham%20Leisure%20Centre%20opening%20announcement.jpg?itok=uvRJeuMZ)
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.
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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.
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![Councillor Mione Goldspink with council, police and fire officers](https://cdn-eastherts.onwebcurl.com/s3fs-public/styles/news_teaser_300x300_/public/2023-07/12%20ASB%20Awareness%20Week.jpg?itok=DmLDb7L2)
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.
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