The 333 bus service that covered Bengeo, and which has been running since the 1920s, has been replaced by the H5 and H6 busses. For many years the 333 bus service has been close to being discontinued due to low passenger numbers, most recently in 2016. The old service ran between Pinehurst and Bengeo, via … Read More →
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Public Consultation for GSK Solar Farm
The Farm Energy Company, working in partnership with GSK, is preparing a planning application for the construction and operation of a solar power scheme to provide green, renewable power directly to the GSK Ware facility. GSK is looking to reduce its carbon emissions by 80% by 2030, and achieving net zero emissions across their full … Read More →
Application submitted for homes on Bengeo Field
Durkan Homes, developer of The Stiles, have submitted an application to build a further 118 homes on Bengeo Field. The proposed area borders The Stiles to the North, with vehicle access to the estate via Wadesmill Road, and the existing byway to the Lonely Oak retained. The developers have said the site will include: Open … Read More →
New Council Formed
East Herts council have formed a new executive following elections on the 4th May. The positions held by councillors for Bengeo Ward are as follows: Ben Crystall has been elected Leader of the Council. Alex Daar has been elected Executive Member for Communities. In addition Vicky Smith has been made Mayor of Hertford for the … Read More →
Sacombe Road Park Coronation
On Sunday 7th May Sacombe Road Play Park hosted a Coronation Party and Pizza in the Park. The sun was shining and the park saw over two hundred people attend. The afternoon included a Penalty Shoot Out competition hosted by Football Future where children and adults competed for the highest score to win a trophy. … Read More →
Peel Crescent Coronation
Peel Crescent were very fortunate to enjoy the good weather on the Sunday. It was a great community event enjoyed by around 120 residents. They had music, wonderful food and drinks, quizzes, crafts and plenty for children. In addition they were very lucky to have the Mayor of Hertford attend to meet so many of the … Read More →
Lys Hill Gardens Coronation
Lys Hill Gardens had their street party booked for Monday as quite a few neighbours were away on the Sunday. This meant they drew the short straw weather wise. As it was spitting with rain by midday, the plan for BBQs was shelved until the last bank holiday in May and the street just caught up with other over … Read More →
Council Election Results
On 04/05/2023 elections were held for East Hertfordshire councillors as well as Hertford Town councillors. The results show that Bengeo have returned only Green Party councillors for both councils, which are: East Herts Council (Bengeo Ward) Ben Crystall Vicky Smith Alex Daar Name of Candidate Description (if any) Votes recorded ABDULLAH Isse Conservative Party Candidate … Read More →
Bengeo Community Garden
Having originally been suggested in the Bengeo Neighbourhood Plan, the site on the corner of Duncombe Road and Tower Street became a community garden in 2023. This was achieved with the help of East Hertfordshire District Council, Mudlarks and local residents. A history of the site from Marilyn Taylor The garden area was the site … Read More →