Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) has been investigating a speed limit change in East Bengeo in order to improve the quality of life and road safety within Hertford. The West side of Bengeo was largely converted to 20mph in 2016 with the aim of creating a peaceful and less intimidating environment especially for vulnerable road users. … Read More →
If you’re planning to have a street party for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Hertfordshire County Council are accepting applications for the extended bank holiday from 02-05 June 2022. Applications must be submitted before 21 April to allow processing time at the web address https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/highways-roads-and-pavements/changes-to-your-road/street-parties-and-special-events.aspx. During the Summer of 2012 many roads held street parties for the … Read More →
Contents include: Developments progress Bengeo Field update Time for Christmas Lights Bengeo Community Garden
East Herts District Council has formally adopted the Bengeo Neighbourhood Plan at a meeting on 28th July. Adoption of the Neighbourhood Plan means that although planning applications will still be determined by the local planning authority in the normal way, it will take into account policies in the Neighbourhood Plan as well as the Local … Read More →
Thanks to the incredible support of the residents of Hertford Bengeo Ward (more than 3,000 of whom voted), the Bengeo Neighbourhood Area Plan received a resounding 94.8% ‘YES’ vote at the referendum on the 6th May. When planning decisions are made on land or buildings in the Neighbourhood Plan Area, the policies in the Plan … Read More →
Bengeo had the opportunity during the 2021 elections to vote for a local councillor, HCC councillor and police commissioner. The local council election came about following the death of Dr Linda Radford in 2020 following months of illness. Linda had served for 10 years as a Conservative town councillor, was Mayor of Hertford for 2 … Read More →
It is with great sadness that George Sandell, a well respected and valued member of the community, passed away on 23rd April at Lister Hospital. George had a large supportive family and an amazing network of friends, he was able to remain active till the last, faithful to God, his church and community, taking pride in his … Read More →
The Collectors’ Fayre held for the first time in 2019 was a very successful community event with amazing collections and memorabilia, retro and vintage plus displays of some very interesting hobbies. Attempts to repeat it last year was aborted because of Covid 19 but optimism prevails at present and they are making plans to arrange … Read More →
On the 24th March, East Herts District Council published the Referendum Information Statement for the Bengeo Neighbourhood Area Plan confirming that the referendum on the Plan will take place on Thursday, 6th May. Hertford – Bengeo Ward | East Herts District Council. The Neighbourhood Plan was produced and written by local residents, with the support … Read More →