Home   Categories   Grid

Developers’ consortium says key roads on Stortford Fields will be gritted

Developers’ consortium says key roads on Stortford Fields will be gritted

Developers’ consortium says key roads on Stortford Fields will be gritted

16 January 2024

The Bishop’s Stortford North Consortium will act after protests about the salting of Newland Avenue near schools.


Who will get cold weather payments when temperatures plummet?

Who will get cold weather payments when temperatures plummet?

Who will get cold weather payments when temperatures plummet?

11 January 2024

The weather is about to get bitterly cold, but Government cold weather payments can help cover the cost of extra heating – and here’s how.


AI robot is Herts’ world-leading new weapon in war on potholes

AI robot is Herts’ world-leading new weapon in war on potholes

AI robot is Herts’ world-leading new weapon in war on potholes

10 January 2024

The autonomous vehicle has been developed by a tech company and university academics in partnership with county council engineers.


Thames tackles blockage after heavy rain creates ‘lake’ at Thorley Wedge

Thames tackles blockage after heavy rain creates ‘lake’ at Thorley Wedge

Thames tackles blockage after heavy rain creates ‘lake’ at Thorley Wedge

09 January 2024

The water feature on land owned by East Herts Council was quickly adopted by ducks but was a cause of concern for residents.


River bursts its banks in Stortford as almost an inch of rain falls in 24 hours

River bursts its banks in Stortford as almost an inch of rain falls in 24 hours

River bursts its banks in Stortford as almost an inch of rain falls in 24 hours

05 January 2024

The Environment Agency had issued a flood alert on Thursday night, and by Friday afternoon the Stort had spilled onto the footpath at Grange Paddocks.


Herts County Council deals with over 1,000 reports of fallen trees and flooding

Herts County Council deals with over 1,000 reports of fallen trees and flooding

Herts County Council deals with over 1,000 reports of fallen trees and flooding

05 January 2024

The clean-up operation will continue well into next week.


Flood alerts and warning issued for rivers in Bishop’s Stortford, Hadhams and Uttlesford

Flood alerts and warning issued for rivers in Bishop’s Stortford, Hadhams and Uttlesford

Flood alerts and warning issued for rivers in Bishop’s Stortford, Hadhams and Uttlesford

05 January 2024

Flood alerts issued for the Stort in Stortford and Stansted and the Ash in the Hadhams and a more serious flood warning for the Upper Cam from Henham.


Storm Henk: Three times as many reports of floods and fallen trees in Herts as for Storm Ciaran

Storm Henk: Three times as many reports of floods and fallen trees in Herts as for Storm Ciaran

Storm Henk: Three times as many reports of floods and fallen trees in Herts as for Storm Ciaran

03 January 2024

Heatmap technology showed the impact of Storm Henk was felt across the whole county, whereas during Storm Ciaran it was much more localised.


What the Henk! Storm leaves trail of damage in Stortford area

What the Henk! Storm leaves trail of damage in Stortford area

What the Henk! Storm leaves trail of damage in Stortford area

03 January 2024

Cars hit by trees, hundreds of homes without power and rivers on flood alert as high winds and heavy rain swept through the area on Tuesday.


Storm Henk brings power cuts, flooding and travel disruption

Storm Henk brings power cuts, flooding and travel disruption

Storm Henk brings power cuts, flooding and travel disruption

02 January 2024

Hundreds of homes across Uttlesford were without power on Tuesday evening while train passengers are experiencing cancellations and delays.


Herts’ newest gritter Snowy Ball hits the road in honour of Radio 2 DJ

Herts’ newest gritter Snowy Ball hits the road in honour of Radio 2 DJ

Herts’ newest gritter Snowy Ball hits the road in honour of Radio 2 DJ

18 December 2023

Latest addition to fleet of around 70 vehicles joins Putting on the Gritz, Snowbody Does It Better and Scooperman in salting roads this winter.


Benksy: How 16-year-old student electrician Ben’s shockingly talented sideline started

Benksy: How 16-year-old student electrician Ben’s shockingly talented sideline started

Benksy: How 16-year-old student electrician Ben’s shockingly talented sideline started

10 December 2023

Ex-Bishop’s Stortford High School boy Ben Billson discovered his talent in his free time off Harlow College, where he’s training to be an electrician.


Spellbrook pub remains closed two weeks after Storm Ciarán floods

Spellbrook pub remains closed two weeks after Storm Ciarán floods

Spellbrook pub remains closed two weeks after Storm Ciarán floods

14 November 2023

Video footage showed the inside of The Three Horseshoes under several inches of water after the storm hit the South East.


Green gritter: Electric vehicle to make Herts debut as temperatures drop

Green gritter: Electric vehicle to make Herts debut as temperatures drop

Green gritter: Electric vehicle to make Herts debut as temperatures drop

10 November 2023

The first of its kind in the South East, the vehicle will head out from its South Mimms depot for the first time on Friday evening (November 10).


Herts County Council on track to repair a whole lot more potholes

Herts County Council on track to repair a whole lot more potholes

Herts County Council on track to repair a whole lot more potholes

08 November 2023

Allocation of nearly £4m from Government’s Pothole Fund has helped the authority double its hole-fixing target to 40,000 this year.


Herts County Council responds to 57 fallen trees and 147 flooded roads

Herts County Council responds to 57 fallen trees and 147 flooded roads

Herts County Council responds to 57 fallen trees and 147 flooded roads

03 November 2023

The areas of the county hit hardest by Storm Ciaran were Bishop’s Stortford, Hertford and St Albans.


Flood alert issued for River Stort as Stortford to Harlow road flooded

Flood alert issued for River Stort as Stortford to Harlow road flooded

Flood alert issued for River Stort as Stortford to Harlow road flooded

02 November 2023

A1184 closed south of Sawbridgeworth after heavy overnight rain as a result of Storm Ciaran.


Council expands weather advice after lightning strike injures footballer, 12

Council expands weather advice after lightning strike injures footballer, 12

Council expands weather advice after lightning strike injures footballer, 12

31 October 2023

A 12-year-old boy and a spectator in his 50s were injured by a lightning strike during a school football match in Hertford.


Greater Anglia and Network Rail tackling autumn leaves on the line

Greater Anglia and Network Rail tackling autumn leaves on the line

Greater Anglia and Network Rail tackling autumn leaves on the line

13 October 2023

Network Rail Anglia is deploying six rail head treatment trains that blast leaves off the lines with high-pressure water jets.


Herts County Council’s fleet of 58 gritters on standby 24/7 for six months

Herts County Council’s fleet of 58 gritters on standby 24/7 for six months

Herts County Council’s fleet of 58 gritters on standby 24/7 for six months

12 October 2023

Crews ready around the clock to cover nearly half of Herts’ highways network as soon as road surface temperatures forecast to be 0.5C or below.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More