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Hertford Arts Hub Gallery and Volunteers

17th August 2018 7:12 pm / molewood
Image: Golden Cow 1964 Lent by White Hart Developments

Let us Leap was a community-based festival in June to introduce Hertford to the concept of Hertford Arts Hub. The festival tested whether there was an appetite for a new contemporary gallery and an education community space. The exhibition of the painter, poet and musician, Alan Davie (1920-2014) was a crucial part of this and … Read More →

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Public exhibition for 50 homes on Sacombe Rd

9th July 2018 7:29 pm / molewood
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The public is being invited to an exhibition on the proposal of 50 homes on the Bengeo Nursery site, being held at the Bengeo Parish Church Hall, Duncombe Street, on Wednesday 25th July between 3pm and 8pm. Members of the development consultancy team will be on hand to welcome you, explain the scheme, listen to … Read More →

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Recommencement of the Bengeo Quarry appeal

5th July 2018 7:59 pm / molewood
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Following the adjournment of the Bengeo Quarry appeal in May, the appeal has recommenced. The proceedings were halted so that the Health Impact Assessment could be carefully considered. A public enquiry is due to be held at County Hall between the 23rd and 25th October and all members of the public are welcome to attend. … Read More →

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Public Exhibition for the Bengeo Neighbourhood Plan

19th June 2018 9:51 pm / molewood
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The Bengeo Neighbourhood Area Plan are exhibiting their progress so far at Bengeo Primary School on the weekend of the 7th and 8th July 2018 from 1pm to 5pm on both days. It is a chance for the public to view and discuss the plans and ideas being put forward. This exhibition is the next stage in … Read More →

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Royal Wedding party at Buckwells Field

24th May 2018 8:49 pm / molewood
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In honour of the Royal Wedding, residents at Buckwells Field decided to celebrate the occasion with a street party. Shereen Karim told us how delighted they were to get such a positive response when they suggested having a street party. It was immediately followed by plenty of offers of help from the neighbourhood to bring … Read More →

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Residents’ views put to planning inspector

17th May 2018 9:36 pm / molewood
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A number of views of the quarry proposal have been collated by Ben Penrose, MRA Chairman, and provided to the planning inspector.  These are the views of the residents who will be affected by any quarry and are replicated here. Our association covers an area of housing predominantly West of Bengeo Street and Sacombe Road … Read More →

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Mark Prisk MP quarry objection letter to inspectorate

1st May 2018 8:55 pm / molewood
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Mark Prisk, MP for Hertford and Stortford, has written a letter to the inspector objecting to the Bengeo Quarry appeal. Mark has been very vocal in his opposition to the quarry and has been involved heavily throughout the process. His letter can be read below. Appeal for permission for mineral extraction at Ware Park, Wadesmill … Read More →

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Bengeo parents say no to Bengeo Quarry

28th April 2018 8:55 pm / molewood
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Parents and children from Bengeo Primary School have spoken about their opposition to the proposed quarry. The proposed quarry is only 350m from the school.

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Fundraising for Quarry campaign and School says No

24th April 2018 9:22 pm / molewood
Parents, children, and staff at Bengeo Primary School spell out 'No' in opposition to quarry plans for Wadesmill Road (Image: Dr Mike Howarth)

Fundraising for Quarry campaign Bengeo residents flooded into The Bengeo Club on Sunday 15th April in support of the campaign to stop the Bengeo quarry. The fundraising effort raised £450 with the sale of teas/coffees, a raffle and homemade cakes. Children painted rocks, designed posters, and penned poems to express their concern for their environment … Read More →

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Planning Officer recommends Quarry refusal

18th April 2018 9:14 pm / molewood
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Felicity Hart, Principal Planning Officer at Hertfordshire County Council, has recommended the Bengeo Quarry application should be refused. In her letter to Development Control Committee, the following points were raised as reasons for refusal: The proposal is for mineral extraction and associated development within the Green Belt. The screening bunds and access road would not … Read More →

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Upcoming Events

  1. Second public exhibition on the Bengeo Neighbourhood Area Plan

    March 23 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
  2. Second public exhibition on the Bengeo Neighbourhood Area Plan

    March 24 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
  3. Bengeo Primary last day of term

    April 5 @ 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
  4. Six Dead Queens and an Inflatable Henry play

    April 5 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  5. Bengeo Primary first day of term

    April 24 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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