Durkan Homes have recently sent out flyers to residents showing plans for up to 100 new homes stretching between Sacombe Road and Wadesmill Road. They will be holding a consultation from Tuesday 30th August until Wednesday 14th September. There are two ways the plans can be viewed, either at the Bengeo Cricket Club on Wednesday 31st August between 2pm-7pm … Read More →

Due to the delay in sending out letters on the Byde St closure experiment, HCC have extended the consultation period to 2nd September. The delay was due to addresses being missed off during a data transfer, but should now include all those in the consultation area. HCC are defining the consultation area as all those … Read More →

In 2017 the footpath which runs by the Oak Tree across Bengeo Field to Chapmore End, was made an Asset of Community Value. The time has come for this to be renewed and as a part of this process it is important for Love Bengeo Field to gather information about its use. If you want … Read More →

Hertfordshire County Council have published a project called Bengeo Quieter Streets, which aims to close Byde St for a 12 month trial period. Their aim is to address the concerns of residents regarding the traffic which travels through the area, and to encourage more journeys by foot and bicycle. HCC have previously introduced various restrictions, … Read More →

In May 2022, CK Hutchison, the company who operates the ‘3’ network in Italy, the UK, Sweden, Denmark, Austria and Ireland, put in an application for a new 5G phone mast on the Avenue. The plan was to place the phone mast on the green opposite The Avenue parade of shops. It would have been … Read More →

The Lys Hill Gardeners thought they might need warming up for a full street party so had drinks at the end of the cul-de-sac on Thursday and the real thing on the Sunday of the long weekend. Ably organised by Jenny Foster and sponsored by the MRA the wet/dry run took place on Nick and … Read More →

On Friday June 3rd around 80 residents of The Drive, with ages ranging from 1 to 97, participated in a street party to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The proceedings kicked off with an impressive rendition of “God Save The Queen” on the handbells followed by a Pimms reception. The street was festooned with Union … Read More →

On Saturday 4th June, in honour of the Queens Platinum Jubilee, Sacombe Road Park played host to a picnic in the park. People were sat blanket to blanket chatting with neighbours and enjoying a picnic in the sunshine. In the background, one of our residents played tunes to get us all in the party spirit. … Read More →

A commemorative bench has been installed on Waterford Heath for George Sandell, a well respected and valued member of the community, who died on 23rd April at Lister Hospital. George was chairman of CAGE (Campaign Against Extracting Gravel), as well as a supporter of the Stop Bengeo Quarry campaign from the beginning, all the way until the decision by … Read More →