The Bengeo Co-op was due to close for 4 weeks in November to undergo a refurbishment. Due to the latest lockdown and the problems this would cause residents, this has been postponed until January 16th 2021. When the Co-op closes for refurbishment in January, it is expected to last for 4 weeks and the following changes … Read More →

Trees have been pruned back and work will begin to remove the concrete and tarmac, thereby reducing the ground to base level. This should last for between 6 and 8 weeks, with groundworks ideally following towards the end of the year. The overall objective is for the timber frames to be delivered towards the end of … Read More →

Jedidiah UK, a Hertford based charity which helps those struggling to feed themselves by providing much needed supplies to vulnerable families is putting out a call for volunteers. Jedidiah is currently providing meals to 600 families in 7 towns, and has so far provided 37,650 much needed meals to families. The growth in the number of families … Read More →

We have been contacted by RR Environmental Communications, on behalf of Lafarge Tarmac, to inform us on The Waterford Wick development progress. Due to changes at Tarmac they are no longer in a position to take on the project, so are in the process of selling it to Heritage Estate Group. HEG are based in … Read More →

In 2019 the River Beane Marshes, located on the land next to Beane Road, was put up to auction by their owners. Although it was unlikely the land would be developed without significant improvements due to the risk of flooding, crowd funding was started to keep the land free from development. The Charity, Save Beane … Read More →

The new 5th platform at the Stevenage train station was completed and officially opened on 3rd August, one year ahead of schedule. The new platform features passenger lift and stairs that connect to an extended station footbridge. It also has two waiting rooms, three sets of seating, a help point and ticket machine. It is … Read More →

In June, Johnny and Sammie decided to end their time as landlords of The Greyhound pub. The new landlords have posted on Facebook to introduce themselves to their patrons. Gareth and Kate write: We have taken over at The Greyhound Bengeo and wanted to introduce ourselves and update you as to what is happening! Gareth … Read More →

On 16th July an 8 week consultation on the Bengeo Neighbourhood Area Plan began. Due to Covid, hard copies are not available for residents, but online documents can be found at the following websites: The Bengeo Neighbourhood Area Plan Consultation Plan Basic Conditions Statement Neighbourhood Planning gives communities direct powers to shape the development and … Read More →

Persecuted to near extinction in the UK, the Red Kite has made a tremendous comeback thanks to reintroduction programmes and legal protection. When Red Kites were reintroduced to the Chilterns in 1989 no one imagined how successful they would be. They started breeding in Hertfordshire in 2005 and the population in the county has steadily … Read More →