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Josh Dean: ‘I’m committed to finding a way to keep our pools afloat’

Josh Dean: ‘I’m committed to finding a way to keep our pools afloat’

Josh Dean: ‘I’m committed to finding a way to keep our pools afloat’

In his latest fortnightly column for the Indie, the Labour MP for Hertford and Stortford writes on Leventhorpe pool, food bank access and Remembrance.


Reform UK trio pay tribute to Poland’s wartime fighters at Audley End

Reform UK trio pay tribute to Poland’s wartime fighters at Audley End

Reform UK trio pay tribute to Poland’s wartime fighters at Audley End

The “Silent Unseen” were elite paratroopers trained at the stately home near Walden in covert operations, sabotage and intelligence-gathering.


Former Stortford and Sawbo mayors behind new Reform UK Association for East Herts

Former Stortford and Sawbo mayors behind new Reform UK Association for East Herts

Former Stortford and Sawbo mayors behind new Reform UK Association for East Herts

General Election candidate John Burmicz, who helped to oust Tory MP Julie Marson, is chair of new group while Colin Woodward is campaign co-ordinator.


Council signs Old River Lane agreement with developer

Council signs Old River Lane agreement with developer

Council signs Old River Lane agreement with developer

Under the terms of the contract with East Herts Council, it is understood Cityheart will take on leasehold ownership of the Causeway site.


Mayor undergoes emergency surgery after falling ill in Spain

Mayor undergoes emergency surgery after falling ill in Spain

Mayor undergoes emergency surgery after falling ill in Spain

Sawbridgeworth mayor Cllr Reece Smith was diagnosed with appendicitis after falling ill while attending a work conference in Barcelona.


‘As Tories we lost your trust – but we are starting work to rebuild it’

‘As Tories we lost your trust – but we are starting work to rebuild it’

‘As Tories we lost your trust – but we are starting work to rebuild it’

Hertford & Stortford Conservatives chairman and Sawbridgeworth town councillor Nathan Parsad-Wyatt looks to the future with new leader Kemi Badenoch.


Council sets out winter package of support for vulnerable residents in Herts

Council sets out winter package of support for vulnerable residents in Herts

Council sets out winter package of support for vulnerable residents in Herts

Supermarket vouchers to help struggling families during school holidays will be available this winter thanks to a Government grant.


Constituents warn new Tory leader Badenoch not to become ‘absentee MP’

Constituents warn new Tory leader Badenoch not to become ‘absentee MP’

Constituents warn new Tory leader Badenoch not to become ‘absentee MP’

The MP for North West Essex faces juggling constituency work with her new role as leader of the Conservative party as she bids to win back voters.


Community and sports clubs in Stortford and Sawbo receive cash boosts

Community and sports clubs in Stortford and Sawbo receive cash boosts

Community and sports clubs in Stortford and Sawbo receive cash boosts

Grove Cottage and Visually Impaired Persons Club in Bishop’s Stortford and Sawbridgeworth Town Football Club receive grants totalling £1,800.


Hertford and Stortford Lib Dems want Labour to deliver on NHS improvements

Hertford and Stortford Lib Dems want Labour to deliver on NHS improvements

Hertford and Stortford Lib Dems want Labour to deliver on NHS improvements

Cllr Helen Campbell said: “Liberal Democrats will hold this Government’s feet to the fire on the promises they’ve made on the NHS.”


East Herts Greens warn Budget will cause ‘avoidable poverty’ for young and old

East Herts Greens warn Budget will cause ‘avoidable poverty’ for young and old

East Herts Greens warn Budget will cause ‘avoidable poverty’ for young and old

Cllr Carl Brittain said: “Despite Labour’s promises, the budget failed to deliver the significant change that the country is crying out for.”


Kemi Badenoch wins Conservative party leadership election

Kemi Badenoch wins Conservative party leadership election

Kemi Badenoch wins Conservative party leadership election

The MP for North West Essex was declared the winner at an event in central London on Saturday, beating rival Robert Jenrick by 53,806 votes to 41,388


Hertford and Stortford Tories on Budget’s ‘broken promises’

Hertford and Stortford Tories on Budget’s ‘broken promises’

Hertford and Stortford Tories on Budget’s ‘broken promises’

Local Conservatives have held up their hands and accepted a share of the blame for Labour’s “tax-raising, growth-crushing” Budget.


Lib Dems claim 1,000 cars a year are damaged by potholes on Herts highways

Lib Dems claim 1,000 cars a year are damaged by potholes on Herts highways

Lib Dems claim 1,000 cars a year are damaged by potholes on Herts highways

The party’s data is based on insurance claims made to the county council, which has paid out £150,000 to motorists since 2021.


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