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MP Marson: The challenge is coordinating the huge number of offers of coronavirus help

MP Marson: The challenge is coordinating the huge number of offers of coronavirus help

In her latest Indie column, Stortford MP Julie Marson discusses the incredible response by the community in adversity

Covid-19 contagion stops annual town meeting in Bishop's Stortford

Covid-19 contagion stops annual town meeting in Bishop's Stortford

Covid-19 contagion stops annual town meeting in Bishop's Stortford

Last week, the town council expected that Monday evening's event at the Rhodes Arts Complex would go ahead.

Essex County Council leader warns 'We MUST socially distance'

Essex County Council leader warns 'We MUST socially distance'

Essex County Council leader warns 'We MUST socially distance'

"Across Essex this weekend, we have seen people behaving in a way which was very much like going about their usual business. This is not acceptable."

Council to close respite centre in Bishop's Stortford for disabled adults

Council to close respite centre in Bishop's Stortford for disabled adults

Council to close respite centre in Bishop's Stortford for disabled adults

Herts County Council cited falling demand and backed plans to shut three facilities – including one in Apton Road – and save up to £970,000.

Council awards £1.4m contract to maintain its green spaces to new company

Council awards £1.4m contract to maintain its green spaces to new company

Council awards £1.4m contract to maintain its green spaces to new company

National company Glendale Services has secured an eight-year contract with East Herts Council.

Town council to take back control with revised plans

Town council to take back control with revised plans

Town council to take back control with revised plans

Once ratified, its revised documents will leapfrog East Herts Council's local plan as the most up to date policy for the town.

Hertfordshire police chief reassures public over policing

Hertfordshire police chief reassures public over policing

Hertfordshire police chief reassures public over policing

Police commissioner David Lloyd says officers are still investigating crime, arresting offenders and responding to 999 and non-emergency calls.

Mullucks boss raps government for missed opportunity on stamp duty

Mullucks boss raps government for missed opportunity on stamp duty

Mullucks boss raps government for missed opportunity on stamp duty

William Wells said the lack of stamp duty reform was another missed opportunity to get the UK housing market moving again.

Stortford's annual town meeting to go ahead despite coronavirus

Stortford's annual town meeting to go ahead despite coronavirus

Stortford's annual town meeting to go ahead despite coronavirus

The statutory event will take place as usual in the auditorium at Rhodes, with seating arranged to ensure social distancing can take place.

Coronavirus: Stansted Day Centre and Saffron Walden Museum shut

Coronavirus: Stansted Day Centre and Saffron Walden Museum shut

Coronavirus: Stansted Day Centre and Saffron Walden Museum shut

Uttlesford District Council says it has switched to an emergency planning mode of working.

Town, district and county councils consider response to coronavirus threat

Town, district and county councils consider response to coronavirus threat

Town, district and county councils consider response to coronavirus threat

Bishop's Stortford Town Council leader and chief executive to meet to discuss whether annual town meeting at Rhodes Arts Complex should go ahead.

Conservative councillors ready to answer questions

Conservative councillors ready to answer questions

Conservative councillors ready to answer questions

East Herts Cllr Alastair Ward-Booth said: "We will be available for any residents to raise queries with us or just say hello."

Extinction Rebellion to target 'dirty' bank in Bishop's Stortford

Extinction Rebellion to target 'dirty' bank in Bishop's Stortford

Extinction Rebellion to target 'dirty' bank in Bishop's Stortford

The climate crisis protestors will 'clean up' the Barclays branch in North Street on Saturday to highlight fossil fuel industry investments.

Council defends Drag Queen Storytime against Twitter critics

Council defends Drag Queen Storytime against Twitter critics

Council defends Drag Queen Storytime against Twitter critics

Herts County Council was criticised on social media following controversy in Scotland when a drag queen called FlowJob read to children at a primary.

Heroin and heroines feature in Stortford MP's maiden Commons speech

Heroin and heroines feature in Stortford MP's maiden Commons speech

Heroin and heroines feature in Stortford MP's maiden Commons speech

The Conservative, the daughter of a policeman and herself a former magistrate, contributed to a debate on policing in England and Wales.

Alzheimer's Society warns of soaring dementia care bill for Hertfordshire

Alzheimer's Society warns of soaring dementia care bill for Hertfordshire

Alzheimer's Society warns of soaring dementia care bill for Hertfordshire

Charity calls for immediate social care investment in Spring Budget as county's dementia care bill is set to rise 72% to over £1bn in next decade.

Police and crime commissioner urged to restore front desk at Stortford station

Police and crime commissioner urged to restore front desk at Stortford station

Police and crime commissioner urged to restore front desk at Stortford station

David Lloyd has made extra officers the focus of his plans despite concerns from councillors about his ability to recruit and retain staff.

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