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‘Era of five-party politics’: Who will win control of Hertfordshire County Council?

30 April 2025
‘Era of five-party politics’: Who will win control of Hertfordshire County Council?

‘Era of five-party politics’: Who will win control of Hertfordshire County Council?

30 April 2025

Christopher Day looks at how Thursday’s election in Hertfordshire could play out, some areas to watch and the parties’ views on the key issues.


Reform UK leader Nigel Farage vows to end ‘work from home culture’ at Herts County Council

23 April 2025
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage vows to end ‘work from home culture’ at Herts County Council

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage vows to end ‘work from home culture’ at Herts County Council

23 April 2025

The leader told a cheering crowd of his party’s election candidates staff would be told: “You either work from the office or you’re gone.”


Herts police officer accused of racist comments faces hearing

23 April 2025
Herts police officer accused of racist comments faces hearing

Herts police officer accused of racist comments faces hearing

23 April 2025

PC Oliver Gobey allegedly suggested to a colleague that they had been recruited after 9/11 because of their Asian background.


Herts police kennel costs hit £26,875 a month after seizing 59 suspected banned breed dogs

27 March 2025
Herts police kennel costs hit £26,875 a month after seizing 59 suspected banned breed dogs

Herts police kennel costs hit £26,875 a month after seizing 59 suspected banned breed dogs

27 March 2025

According to the National Police Chiefs’ Council, it can cost up to £1,000 a month to keep a dog in kennels.


Herts cop keeps job despite 45 official complaints over 10 years

17 March 2025
Herts cop keeps job despite 45 official complaints over 10 years

Herts cop keeps job despite 45 official complaints over 10 years

17 March 2025

Herts Constabulary refused to give details of the nature of the complaints, across 18 separate cases, as this constituted “personal information”.


Council approves 91 new homes at Puckeridge despite neighbours’ concerns

14 March 2025
Council approves 91 new homes at Puckeridge despite neighbours’ concerns

Council approves 91 new homes at Puckeridge despite neighbours’ concerns

14 March 2025

Wates Developments is set to build the properties behind Cala Homes’ recently constructed 93-home Café Fields estate.


25 people arrested for under-age driving in Herts last year

12 March 2025
25 people arrested for under-age driving in Herts last year

25 people arrested for under-age driving in Herts last year

12 March 2025

Four incidents occurred in Broxbourne and two each in East Herts, North Herts, Stevenage, Watford and Welwyn Hatfield.


East Herts planning supremo says ‘petitions are premature’ as council considers development sites

17 February 2025
East Herts planning supremo says ‘petitions are premature’ as council considers development sites

East Herts planning supremo says ‘petitions are premature’ as council considers development sites

17 February 2025

Cllr Vicky Glover-Ward said: “Simply submitting a site through the Call for Sites does not in any way confirm that it will be selected.”


Stortford Lib Dems rebel over parking charges in Stanstead Abbotts

17 February 2025
Stortford Lib Dems rebel over parking charges in Stanstead Abbotts

Stortford Lib Dems rebel over parking charges in Stanstead Abbotts

17 February 2025

Three Lib Dem members of East Herts Council cabinet - including Bishop’s Stortford duo Mione Goldspink and Chris Wilson - opposed Green colleagues.


Legal expert tells East Herts Council to reconsider refusal of a 200-home development

20 January 2025
Legal expert tells East Herts Council to reconsider refusal of a 200-home development

Legal expert tells East Herts Council to reconsider refusal of a 200-home development

20 January 2025

In November, the development management committee rejected Taylor Wimpey’s application to build on the outskirts of Buntingford.


Experts slash council’s BEAM booty for next year from £1.8m to £200,000

16 January 2025
Experts slash council’s BEAM booty for next year from £1.8m to £200,000

Experts slash council’s BEAM booty for next year from £1.8m to £200,000

16 January 2025

Consultants have slashed East Herts Council’s money-spinning projections for Hertford’s £30m theatre in the next financial year by 89%.


Trans person complains to ombudsman about council’s gender ‘Mx’ up

15 January 2025
Trans person complains to ombudsman about council’s gender ‘Mx’ up

Trans person complains to ombudsman about council’s gender ‘Mx’ up

15 January 2025

Mx X went to the Local Government Ombudsman after complaining they were “consistently” misgendered while appealing a parking ticket.


‘New planning policies could fuel accusations councils are in developers’ pockets’

23 December 2024
‘New planning policies could fuel accusations councils are in developers’ pockets’

‘New planning policies could fuel accusations councils are in developers’ pockets’

23 December 2024

Hertfordshire MPs and councillors give their views on Government proposals to reform the planning process.


Go-ahead for former Barclays bank to become live entertainment venue

08 December 2024
Go-ahead for former Barclays bank to become live entertainment venue

Go-ahead for former Barclays bank to become live entertainment venue

08 December 2024

The venue in Knight Street, Sawbridgeworth – expected to be known as The Vault – hopes to serve alcohol and hot food but still needs licensing OK.


Leaders speak out against any move to abolish district councils

27 November 2024
Leaders speak out against any move to abolish district councils

Leaders speak out against any move to abolish district councils

27 November 2024

According to a report in The Times, the Government plans to replace the county council and 10 district or borough councils with a single authority.


Number of homeless children in temporary accommodation in East Herts falls 27% in a year

27 August 2024
Number of homeless children in temporary accommodation in East Herts falls 27% in a year

Number of homeless children in temporary accommodation in East Herts falls 27% in a year

27 August 2024

In other districts in Hertfordshire, there have been rises of up to 101.5% in the number of homeless children in temporary accommodation.


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