Politics

While some departments have saved money, through a recruitment freeze and other economies, the pandemic has plunged others into deficit.

Labour selects Bishop's Stortford High School student as its candidate for town council seat in Lib Dems' All Saints stronghold.

It had been expected that the division would be a two-horse race between the Tories and Lib Dems after a close contest in 2017.

A group spokeswoman said: "We have made and displayed these banners to tell Julie Marson that we need stronger environmental action."

Apology issued on veteran Conservative's behalf by Tory chairman of council who then twice interrupted female Lib Dem leader when she raised query.

Tories, Lib Dems and Greens table motion for April 13 council meeting – but are told it has been cancelled because of “lack of business”.

Group lobbying for FE college rather than arts centre on Bishop's Stortford town centre site condemns East Herts Council.

Lib Dem Dr Louie Corpe has quit his seats on East Herts district and Stortford town councils to relocate to Geneva for work.

Bishop's Stortford MP Julie Marson: 'I hope this can be a watershed moment for society that forces a change.'

East Herts Council's Labour and Lib Dem groups demand investigation, apology and action after Conservative's derogatory remark in online meeting.

Make Votes Matter "highlights weaknesses in voting system which favours 'winner takes all' outcome even when 'winner' doesn't have overall majority".

R4U statement follows revelation of £35m property deal for new UK HQ in Gloucs for global company that supplies parts for missiles.

Stortford's Julie Marson paid tribute to Future Living chief executive Sandra Conte and her work with victims.

Dr Sanjukta Ghosh was addressing online meeting of Uttlesford District Council about its £35m deal involving weapons parts supplier Moog.

Stortford MP Julie Marson on the vaccination programme, the importance of businesses to the community ahead of the Budget and rough sleeping

Julie Marson said: "Today’s Budget provides businesses and families in Hertford and Stortford with the support and reassurance they need."

Matt Hancock said he was “incredibly grateful” for the teamwork which supports medical staff at the town's two vaccination centres.

Future of controversial scheme for heart of Stortford will be decided at extraordinary meeting of East Herts Council on March 18, not on March 2.

Julie Marson spoke out during two House of Commons debates ahead of Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Budget on March 3.

May 6 poll will elect councillors for all 78 seats at Conservative-controlled County Hall, including three for Bishop’s Stortford.