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East Herts working with neighbours amid 21.5% rise in housing targets

East Herts working with neighbours amid 21.5% rise in housing targets

East Herts working with neighbours amid 21.5% rise in housing targets

29 December 2024

As it is told to take 1,265 new homes a year, district council reveals new North East Central Herts partnership strategy to promote “good growth”.


Uttlesford District Council facing ‘unprecedented uncertainty’ as it prepares budget

Uttlesford District Council facing ‘unprecedented uncertainty’ as it prepares budget

Uttlesford District Council facing ‘unprecedented uncertainty’ as it prepares budget

28 December 2024

The local authority has produced a scaled-back draft budget as the threat of local government reorganisation and cuts loom.


Labour MP Chris Vince ‘bends Government’s ear’ for more hospice funding

Labour MP Chris Vince ‘bends Government’s ear’ for more hospice funding

Labour MP Chris Vince ‘bends Government’s ear’ for more hospice funding

27 December 2024

He said pressure on behalf of St Clare Hospice paid off as Wes Streeting announced “the biggest investment in a generation for hospices”.


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

‘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.


Council claims strong support for new public square in Stortford

Council claims strong support for new public square in Stortford

Council claims strong support for new public square in Stortford

20 December 2024

The town’s teenagers were more enthusiastic about plans for a £1.5m piazza on the Causeway site, replacing proposals for a £15.5m arts centre.


MP Josh Dean welcomes extra protection for our polluted rivers

MP Josh Dean welcomes extra protection for our polluted rivers

MP Josh Dean welcomes extra protection for our polluted rivers

19 December 2024

The Labour MP said sewage dumping in his Hertford and Stortford constituency rose by 54% in 2023 compared to the previous year.


MP welcomes Government cash to help homeless in Uttlesford

MP welcomes Government cash to help homeless in Uttlesford

MP welcomes Government cash to help homeless in Uttlesford

19 December 2024

Chris Vince’s Harlow constituency includes the Hallingburys, Hatfield Broad Oak, Hatfield Heath, Sheering, Lower Sheering and Matching.


Council’s Green leader backs Tory plea for Labour rethink on farming inheritance tax

Council’s Green leader backs Tory plea for Labour rethink on farming inheritance tax

Council’s Green leader backs Tory plea for Labour rethink on farming inheritance tax

19 December 2024

Cllr Ben Crystall agreed to write to ministers at the urging of Much Hadham Conservative Cllr Ian Devonshire.


Budget NI changes set to cost East Herts Council £347,000 a year

Budget NI changes set to cost East Herts Council £347,000 a year

Budget NI changes set to cost East Herts Council £347,000 a year

18 December 2024

The financial blow was revealed by the authority’s executive member for financial sustainability, Cllr Carl Brittain of the Green Party.


Councillor calls for more funding to fix Hertfordshire’s busiest roads

Councillor calls for more funding to fix Hertfordshire’s busiest roads

Councillor calls for more funding to fix Hertfordshire’s busiest roads

18 December 2024

The authority is responsible for 3,100 miles of roads and receives more than £20m a year for their upkeep.


Eagle-eyed resident quizzes council over rule-breaking payment system

Eagle-eyed resident quizzes council over rule-breaking payment system

Eagle-eyed resident quizzes council over rule-breaking payment system

18 December 2024

Cllr Carl Brittain admitted: “At the moment I am not aware of any fines payable, but we are still looking into that.”


‘Kind words, small gestures or simply showing up - compassion makes the difference’

‘Kind words, small gestures or simply showing up - compassion makes the difference’

‘Kind words, small gestures or simply showing up - compassion makes the difference’

18 December 2024

In his latest Indie column, Hertford and Stortford MP Josh Dean talks about visiting the Royal Mail sorting office, food bank and reflects on 2024


Stortford’s MP ready to ‘break down barriers to opportunity’ with Education Secretary

Stortford’s MP ready to ‘break down barriers to opportunity’ with Education Secretary

Stortford’s MP ready to ‘break down barriers to opportunity’ with Education Secretary

17 December 2024

Bridget Phillipson encouraged educational settings in Hertford and Stortford to roll out new breakfast clubs and more school-based nurseries.


Herts County Council ready for conversation with Government about devolution

Herts County Council ready for conversation with Government about devolution

Herts County Council ready for conversation with Government about devolution

17 December 2024

“Devolution done well can maximise Hertfordshire’s many strengths, enabling our communities and businesses to reach their full potential.”


East Herts Council’s Lib Dems defend Green group against Tory attack

East Herts Council’s Lib Dems defend Green group against Tory attack

East Herts Council’s Lib Dems defend Green group against Tory attack

16 December 2024

The Conservatives capitalised on a complaint against Green member Cllr David Woolcombe by his party colleague Cllr Vicky Glover-Ward.


Council pioneers new social rent scheme with four family homes in Stortford

Council pioneers new social rent scheme with four family homes in Stortford

Council pioneers new social rent scheme with four family homes in Stortford

16 December 2024

East Herts Council has used £40,000 earmarked for affordable housing to finance the “innovative rent reduction scheme”.


Work begins on community diagnostic centre for Stortford, Sawbridgeworth and Stansted patients

Work begins on community diagnostic centre for Stortford, Sawbridgeworth and Stansted patients

Work begins on community diagnostic centre for Stortford, Sawbridgeworth and Stansted patients

13 December 2024

Michael Meredith said: “The CDC will enhance patient experience by enabling our patients to be seen more quickly and closer to their homes.”


National Insurance increases set to cost Herts County Council £20m a year

National Insurance increases set to cost Herts County Council £20m a year

National Insurance increases set to cost Herts County Council £20m a year

12 December 2024

Cllr Bob Deering told Labour member: “Your Government’s increase...will cost this council £20m which otherwise we could spend on children and adults.”


Councillor defends new job with firm behind Takeley industrial scheme

Councillor defends new job with firm behind Takeley industrial scheme

Councillor defends new job with firm behind Takeley industrial scheme

11 December 2024

Chris Criscione, vice-chair of Uttlesford District Council, resigned from its Local Plan Panel working group days before starting job with developer.


Margot’s queen of the castle in MP’s Christmas card competition

Margot’s queen of the castle in MP’s Christmas card competition

Margot’s queen of the castle in MP’s Christmas card competition

11 December 2024

Elena Morcos, in Year 2 at Fawbert and Barnard Infants, and Vinnie Robins, a Year 1 pupil at St Michael’s Primary, were runners-up.


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