Politics

‘If there truly is a budget deficit then don’t take money out of the pockets of poor people’

Brian Percival, who stood as an Independent for Hertford and Stortford in the 2019 General Election, on Labour’s ‘toxic’ winter fuel payment policy.

Council ponders best way to sell Stortford shopping parade

The block, known to locals as Havers Parade, is one of six properties East Herts Council needs to sell to raise around £6m to balance its books.

Tories urge East Herts Council to share a chief executive to cut costs

Papers presented to cabinet meeting show chief exec’s office is set to cost £373,000 in next financial year, rising to £411,000 in 2034-35.

MP Josh Dean to hold benefit surgery for Stortford pensioners

After Government cuts to universal winter fuel payments, Labour’s Josh Dean wants to ensure constituents are claiming all they are entitled to.

Council tax: East Herts anticipates £201.04 band D bill for its services next year

The council is also modelling an “optimistic case” where it is allowed to increase its precept by 4.98%, resulting in a band D rise of £9.72.

‘If I hadn’t been selected for Hertford and Stortford, I would not have stood’

Indie news editor Sinead Corr interviews Josh Dean – at 24, the historic Labour MP for the previously true blue Hertford and Stortford constituency.

East Herts Council budget review reveals top officers’ disagreement

Chief executive Richard Cassidy and head of strategic finance and property Steven Linnett were at odds over how risks should be presented.

Herts County Council facing £20.9m overspend by end of financial year

By the end of June – just three months into the new financial year – the council had already spent an “unprecedented” £4.6m more than expected.

Council’s delay in sending out General Election postal votes was ‘avoidable’

Review into why Uttlesford District Council was late in reaching 2,688 postal voters concludes ‘human error and poor communication’ were to blame.

First Bishop’s Stortford High School pupil to become MP returns to talk to students

Andrew Lewin ousted former Conservative Defence Secretary Grant Shapps to win the Welwyn Hatfield seat for Labour on July 4.

Conservative fightback in East Herts begins as party wins by-elections

Tories won Hertford and Stortford Labour MP Josh Dean’s former Hertford Town Council seat and one formerly held by the Green Party.

Shock departure of East Herts Council chief executive

Richard Cassidy’s departure, effective from Sunday (Sept 15), was announced publicly just over 24 hours earlier.

Josh Dean on why he voted to cut winter fuel payments to 9.9 million pensioners

Stortford’s Labour MP to hold dedicated advice surgeries for pensioners to help ensure they are getting all the money to which they are entitled.

New MP’s sobering story of tragic constituent in maiden Commons speech

Labour MP for North East Herts Chris Hinchliff took inspiration from political trailblazer Shirley Williams in his maiden House of Commons speech.

MP and Stansted Airport bosses welcome tap-in tap-out train journeys

Next year travellers will be able to pay for journeys with their contactless card or device at 19 Greater Anglia stations, including Stortford.

Tories urge Stortford’s Labour MP to vote against Govt cuts to OAP winter fuel payments

Hertford and Stortford Conservatives have launched a petition for constituents to lobby Josh Dean to rebel against “this shameful decision”.

Have your say on East Herts Council’s car park policies

The council, which runs eight car parks in Stortford, wants to improve parking to “deliver fairer services and a healthier, greener environment”.

Poll boost for Badenoch’s Conservative party leadership campaign

A YouGov survey of party members puts the MP for North West Essex in pole position to be their next leader.

Tories switch spotlight to Stortford as £30m BEAM Hertford venue opens

Conservatives call for clarity on plans for Old River Lane in the Causeway as Greens and Liberal Democrats consult on £1.5m public square.

Council admits ‘insufficient publicity’ about first development management forum

East Herts’ online calendar of meetings did not include an agenda or any details of the application to be discussed, leaving residents in the dark.

Sawbridgeworth councillor is new Hertford and Stortford Tories chairman

Nathan Parsad-Wyatt outlined two key priorities for Hertford and Stortford Conservative Association: growing its membership and winning elections.

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Politics

‘If there truly is a budget deficit then don’t take money out of the pockets of poor people’

Council ponders best way to sell Stortford shopping parade

Council ponders best way to sell Stortford shopping parade

Tories urge East Herts Council to share a chief executive to cut costs

Tories urge East Herts Council to share a chief executive to cut costs

MP Josh Dean to hold benefit surgery for Stortford pensioners

MP Josh Dean to hold benefit surgery for Stortford pensioners

Council tax: East Herts anticipates £201.04 band D bill for its services next year

Council tax: East Herts anticipates £201.04 band D bill for its services next year

‘If I hadn’t been selected for Hertford and Stortford, I would not have stood’

‘If I hadn’t been selected for Hertford and Stortford, I would not have stood’

East Herts Council budget review reveals top officers’ disagreement

East Herts Council budget review reveals top officers’ disagreement

Herts County Council facing £20.9m overspend by end of financial year

Herts County Council facing £20.9m overspend by end of financial year

Council’s delay in sending out General Election postal votes was ‘avoidable’

Council’s delay in sending out General Election postal votes was ‘avoidable’

First Bishop’s Stortford High School pupil to become MP returns to talk to students

First Bishop’s Stortford High School pupil to become MP returns to talk to students

Conservative fightback in East Herts begins as party wins by-elections

Conservative fightback in East Herts begins as party wins by-elections

Shock departure of East Herts Council chief executive

Shock departure of East Herts Council chief executive

Josh Dean on why he voted to cut winter fuel payments to 9.9 million pensioners

Josh Dean on why he voted to cut winter fuel payments to 9.9 million pensioners

New MP’s sobering story of tragic constituent in maiden Commons speech

New MP’s sobering story of tragic constituent in maiden Commons speech

MP and Stansted Airport bosses welcome tap-in tap-out train journeys

MP and Stansted Airport bosses welcome tap-in tap-out train journeys

Tories urge Stortford’s Labour MP to vote against Govt cuts to OAP winter fuel payments

Tories urge Stortford’s Labour MP to vote against Govt cuts to OAP winter fuel payments

Have your say on East Herts Council’s car park policies

Have your say on East Herts Council’s car park policies

Poll boost for Badenoch’s Conservative party leadership campaign

Poll boost for Badenoch’s Conservative party leadership campaign

Tories switch spotlight to Stortford as £30m BEAM Hertford venue opens

Tories switch spotlight to Stortford as £30m BEAM Hertford venue opens

Council admits ‘insufficient publicity’ about first development management forum

Council admits ‘insufficient publicity’ about first development management forum

Sawbridgeworth councillor is new Hertford and Stortford Tories chairman

Sawbridgeworth councillor is new Hertford and Stortford Tories chairman

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