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Stortford motorists need to drive the transport revolution by choosing all-electric vehicles

Stortford motorists need to drive the transport revolution by choosing all-electric vehicles

Stortford motorists need to drive the transport revolution by choosing all-electric vehicles

02 January 2019

As transport officials look at sustainable options for the town's future, Bishop's Stortford Climate Group favours electric motors


Minibus shuttle service from Thorley Park to Stortford station set for 3-month trial

Minibus shuttle service from Thorley Park to Stortford station set for 3-month trial

Minibus shuttle service from Thorley Park to Stortford station set for 3-month trial

29 December 2018

Deputy mayor Holly Drake's public transport plan wins backing from town council colleagues


Birchanger Wood trustees honour Ralph's tree-mendous service

Birchanger Wood trustees honour Ralph's tree-mendous service

Birchanger Wood trustees honour Ralph's tree-mendous service

26 December 2018

Town councillor Ralph Gilbert, who has supported the community woodland root and branch, steps down at the age of 92


Climate change: East Herts councillors set out carbon reduction strategy

Climate change: East Herts councillors set out carbon reduction strategy

Climate change: East Herts councillors set out carbon reduction strategy

24 December 2018

Key recommendations include better energy efficiency in new homes, more electric vehicle charging points and no idling engines outside schools


East Herts gets ready to go green

East Herts gets ready to go green

East Herts gets ready to go green

24 December 2018

Key recommendations include promoting joined up thinking and working with partners with partners to establish a three-year scheme in East Herts.


Town council wants dogs banned from paddling pool in Castle Park

Town council wants dogs banned from paddling pool in Castle Park

Town council wants dogs banned from paddling pool in Castle Park

13 December 2018

East Herts Council is consulting on new Public Spaces Protection Orders – and the town council says pooches should be prohibited from splash park


'Bus, bike or walk' is council's message to Stortford motorists

'Bus, bike or walk' is council's message to Stortford motorists

'Bus, bike or walk' is council's message to Stortford motorists

12 December 2018

Herts County Council is looking for towns to create schemes that will help make it easier for residents to leave their cars at home.


Developer must offer free public transport to new residents of Stortford estate

Developer must offer free public transport to new residents of Stortford estate

Developer must offer free public transport to new residents of Stortford estate

05 December 2018

East Herts Council set to approve planning application for extra homes at St Michael's Hurst


Uttlesford Lib Dems bid to overturn Stansted Airport planning approval in appeal to Government

Uttlesford Lib Dems bid to overturn Stansted Airport planning approval in appeal to Government

Uttlesford Lib Dems bid to overturn Stansted Airport planning approval in appeal to Government

05 December 2018

The local party wants Secretary of State James Brokenshire to make a strategic decision on airport growth.


Stortford castles transformation is crowning glory of 2m plans for town centre park

Stortford castles transformation is crowning glory of 2m plans for town centre park

Stortford castles transformation is crowning glory of 2m plans for town centre park

15 September 2018

A masterplan for the 2m transformation of Sworders Field and Castle Gardens in Bishops Stortford has been revealed.


Stortford North developers' money to fund sporting revolution in the town

Stortford North developers' money to fund sporting revolution in the town

Stortford North developers' money to fund sporting revolution in the town

14 September 2018

A £4.6m cash bonanza is set to transform Bishop's Stortford's sporting facilities.


Why Stansted expansion is fast becoming a nightmare for sleepless Stortford residents'

Why Stansted expansion is fast becoming a nightmare for sleepless Stortford residents'

Why Stansted expansion is fast becoming a nightmare for sleepless Stortford residents'

29 August 2018

Bishop's Stortford councillor and former mayor Colin Woodward, a member of the town, district and county councils, has been outspoken about the impact of Stansted Airport on the areas he represents. Over the past few months, aircraft noise has become a particular bugbear..


Stansted Airport bosses consult community on new proposals to reduce noise

Stansted Airport bosses consult community on new proposals to reduce noise

Stansted Airport bosses consult community on new proposals to reduce noise

28 August 2018

Bishop's Stortford residents are being asked to consult on Stansted Airport's draft Noise Action Plan (NAP).


Dissolved oxygen levels improve in the River Stort

Dissolved oxygen levels improve in the River Stort

Dissolved oxygen levels improve in the River Stort

01 August 2018

The Environment Agency is wrapping up its battle to save aquatic life in the River Stort in Bishop's Stortford, after more than 1,000 fish perished in the town's waterways.


Heatwave kills more than 1,000 fish in river in Bishop's Stortford

Heatwave kills more than 1,000 fish in river in Bishop's Stortford

Heatwave kills more than 1,000 fish in river in Bishop's Stortford

30 July 2018

More than 1,000 fish have died in the River Stort south of Bishop's Stortford as a result of the prolonged heatwave.


Northgate End multi-storey: Online petition serves the interests of a disaffected minority who cannot accept need for change

Northgate End multi-storey: Online petition serves the interests of a disaffected minority who cannot accept need for change

Northgate End multi-storey: Online petition serves the interests of a disaffected minority who cannot accept need for change

19 July 2018

Indie columnist Chas Gill says an online petition against the proposed 546-space car park at Northgate End is all well and good, but what about the silent majority?


Silenced over our opposition to Northgate End multi-storey

Silenced over our opposition to Northgate End multi-storey

Silenced over our opposition to Northgate End multi-storey

19 July 2018

Jill Goldsmith, a member of Bishop's Stortford Climate Group and an opponent of the plan to build a six-storey car park at Northgate End, writes on how the town's residents were under-represented at Wednesday evening's East Herts Council planning meeting..


Online petition fails to put brakes on go-ahead for Northgate End multi-storey car park

Online petition fails to put brakes on go-ahead for Northgate End multi-storey car park

Online petition fails to put brakes on go-ahead for Northgate End multi-storey car park

19 July 2018

An online petition signed by more than 850 people failed to sway East Herts Council from granting planning permission for its own scheme to build a multi-storey car park of 546 spaces.


TUBS team set to tackle litter at Thorley Neighbourhood Centre

TUBS team set to tackle litter at Thorley Neighbourhood Centre

TUBS team set to tackle litter at Thorley Neighbourhood Centre

11 July 2018

TUBS, the Tidy Up Bishop's Stortford group, is carrying out its next litter pick on Saturday (July


East Herts Council promises 'greener' waste collections

East Herts Council promises 'greener' waste collections

East Herts Council promises 'greener' waste collections

17 May 2018

Waste contractor Urbaser is rolling out its new waste collection and street cleansing contract for 280,000 residents across East and North Hertfordshire this week.


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