Politics

Bishop's Stortford makes the short list to be new rail body's HQ

Base outside London for state-owned Great British Railways part of Transport Secretary Grant Shapps' “once-in-a-generation reform” of rail services.

Food bank seeks Stortford MP's 'support and influence' with Chancellor

Bishop's Stortford Food Bank's concerns about Universal Credit cuts reportedly relayed to Rishi Sunak by MP Julie Marson.

'It is not our democracy that is failing, just some of those we elect to represent us'

Political pundit, author, former Tory MP and Bishop's Stortford resident Nick de Bois makes an impassioned defence of the House of Commons.

R4U calls for urgent action to tackle mental health crisis among young

Thaxted and Saffron Walden's R4U councillors on Essex County Council gained support for their motion to make the issue a top priority

Much Hadham councillor joins the chain gang

New East Herts Council chairman Ian Devonshire, who has served as vice-chair for the past year, replaces fellow Tory, Walkern's Ken Crofton.

East Herts Tories reject Lib Dem motion to condemn Boris Johnson

The motion calling on the Prime Minister to quit was proposed at a meeting by Bishop's Stortford's Cllr Chris Wilson.

Former police officer is new mayor of Bishop's Stortford

Cllr Dave Anderson and his deputy Toby Garrett, both Conservatives, joined the town council in May 2019's local elections.

Stortford food bank joins plea to Govt: 'We're reaching breaking point'

The charity has signed a letter to Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak calling on them to tackle "rapidly rising levels of poverty, destitution and hunger".

Help to roll out the welcome mat for Ukrainian guests at Stortford meeting

Meeting in Markwell Pavilion in Castle Gardens on Saturday (April 23) is to set up hospitality support groups to help refugees and their hosts

Police investigation of Uttlesford District Council ongoing

Essex Police "continue to engage with the Crown Prosecution Service regarding a matter relating to Uttlesford District Council".

Uttlesford council rejects Bishop's Stortford solar farm plans

Uttlesford District Council declared a climate emergency in 2019 and resolved to achieve net-zero carbon status by 2030.

'It's an embarrassment' - woman's frustrations over Ukrainian refugee scheme

Carol Russell has applied for visas for a 26-year-old woman, her six-year-old daughter and a 65-year-old woman.

Bishop's Stortford Town Council gears up for £500,000 grants giveaway

The money will be available for capital programmes and open to any non-commercial organisation delivering services in the town.

Boundary Commission recommends extra East Herts councillor for Bishop's Stortford

Consultation on draft recommendations is under way until May 9 and the final electoral map is set to be published in August.

School's anti-bullying work rewarded with visit from MP

Equalities minister Kemi Badenoch also saw herself on Birchanger Primary's 'Best of British' wall of inspirational black and Asian role models.

Sawbridgeworth by-election: Clean sweep for Conservatives

Tory trio Fred Parr, John Rider and Angus Wyatt were elected to the town council after polling more than 800 votes.

Toilet grant a relief for Scouts – but Lourdes pilgrimage request is flushed down the pan

Bishop's Stortford Town Council was considering three applications to the Brazier Trust, which it administers, for grants totalling £6,980.

Herts police commissioner sets out force's priorities in new strategy

Five-year plan prioritises tackling violence against women, girls and children, cybercrime, road safety and anti-social behaviour.

First annual town meeting to be held for Sawbridgeworth since pandemic

Local government electors are entitled to vote at the meeting, which is also open to members of the public.

Council bids for Stortford to become HQ of new railways body

East Herts asks Govt to pick Stortford as HQ of Great British Railways, the new public body that will oversee train transport from 2023.

MP on cost-of-living crisis: 'Many local families will be pleased with Sunak'

Julie Marson on the Chancellor's Spring Statement: 'Impressive work and brilliant move on equalising tax and National Insurance thresholds'

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Bishop's Stortford makes the short list to be new rail body's HQ

Food bank seeks Stortford MP's 'support and influence' with Chancellor

Food bank seeks Stortford MP's 'support and influence' with Chancellor

'It is not our democracy that is failing, just some of those we elect to represent us'

'It is not our democracy that is failing, just some of those we elect to represent us'

R4U calls for urgent action to tackle mental health crisis among young

R4U calls for urgent action to tackle mental health crisis among young

Much Hadham councillor joins the chain gang

Much Hadham councillor joins the chain gang

East Herts Tories reject Lib Dem motion to condemn Boris Johnson

East Herts Tories reject Lib Dem motion to condemn Boris Johnson

Former police officer is new mayor of Bishop's Stortford

Former police officer is new mayor of Bishop's Stortford

Stortford food bank joins plea to Govt: 'We're reaching breaking point'

Stortford food bank joins plea to Govt: 'We're reaching breaking point'

Help to roll out the welcome mat for Ukrainian guests at Stortford meeting

Help to roll out the welcome mat for Ukrainian guests at Stortford meeting

Police investigation of Uttlesford District Council ongoing

Police investigation of Uttlesford District Council ongoing

Uttlesford council rejects Bishop's Stortford solar farm plans

Uttlesford council rejects Bishop's Stortford solar farm plans

'It's an embarrassment' - woman's frustrations over Ukrainian refugee scheme

'It's an embarrassment' - woman's frustrations over Ukrainian refugee scheme

Bishop's Stortford Town Council gears up for £500,000 grants giveaway

Bishop's Stortford Town Council gears up for £500,000 grants giveaway

Boundary Commission recommends extra East Herts councillor for Bishop's Stortford

Boundary Commission recommends extra East Herts councillor for Bishop's Stortford

School's anti-bullying work rewarded with visit from MP

School's anti-bullying work rewarded with visit from MP

Sawbridgeworth by-election: Clean sweep for Conservatives

Sawbridgeworth by-election: Clean sweep for Conservatives

Toilet grant a relief for Scouts – but Lourdes pilgrimage request is flushed down the pan

Toilet grant a relief for Scouts – but Lourdes pilgrimage request is flushed down the pan

Herts police commissioner sets out force's priorities in new strategy

Herts police commissioner sets out force's priorities in new strategy

First annual town meeting to be held for Sawbridgeworth since pandemic

First annual town meeting to be held for Sawbridgeworth since pandemic

Council bids for Stortford to become HQ of new railways body

Council bids for Stortford to become HQ of new railways body

MP on cost-of-living crisis: 'Many local families will be pleased with Sunak'

MP on cost-of-living crisis: 'Many local families will be pleased with Sunak'

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