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 →
On June 25th, the planning committee for East Herts District Council granted planning permission for the latest scheme for Bircherley Green shopping centre. Chase New Homes are currently progressing the legal agreement which, once completed, will allow the Council to issue the permission. Once permission is issued and pre-commencement conditions are discharged they intend to start … Read More →
A resident in Peel Crescent recently brought to our attention that Affinity Water had been charging them for Waste Water collection despite the fact that run-off water from their property was captured in soakaways adjacent to their property. The majority of properties in the original Leach Homes estate capture rainwater run off through a soakaway … Read More →
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Stopping COVID-19 from spreading is crucial to prevent more lives from being lost. The new Test and Trace contact tracers, who are getting in touch with recent close contacts of people who have had a positive COVID-19 test, are starting to play an important part in breaking the chain of infection. However, it is important … Read More →
Thomas Day, a Green Party candidate for Ware District Councillor in 2019, has begun a petition to increase safety for cyclists and pedestrians during social distancing. Since the lockdown began, many residents have increased their walking and cycling habits and reduced the use of their cars. However as part of the measures to ensure safety, … Read More →
With Spring firmly upon us, many residents may have found their brown bins overflowing. For all of you some good news, brown bin collections will be restarting from Monday 11th May. The brown bin collections were suspended in April due to the coronavirus, and staff shortages. Since then conditions have improved, allowing these restrictions to … Read More →
Last year Hertfordshire County Council put up notices to add double yellow lines on the corner of The Avenue and Church Road, and secondly on the cross roads where Fanshawe Street, Byde Street and Farquhar Street meet. These areas can create a big impact to traffic flow and pedestrian safety when cars are parked in there.