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 →
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Red kites over Bengeo
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 →
Affinity Water refund
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 →
ePetition for Safer Social Distancing in Hertfordshire
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 →
Brown bin collections to resume
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 →
No Waiting areas on the Rat Run
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.
Brown bin collections suspended
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the East Herts Council has taken the decision to suspend the brown bin collections. This has been made as more and more staff become affected by the coronavirus and hence staffing levels have been reduced, so in order to prioritise both the black and blue bin collections, the brown bin … Read More →
There’s help out there
For all residents who need help in these difficult days, there’s help out there. Stop Bengeo Quarry If you require help – whether it is shopping, picking up your prescription, posting your letters, or just having a chat on line, please get in touch with us. We will find a reliable and trusted member of … Read More →
Collectors’ Fayre 2020
The Collectors’ Fayre which was held for the first time last year was a very successful community event with an amazing collections and memorabilia, retro and vintage plus displays of some very interesting hobbies The organisers are arranging another Collectors’ and Hobbies Fayre this year and would like to know if anyone has anything that they … Read More →
BNAP Spring 2020 Update
The Bengeo Neighbourhood Area Plan is a chance for residents to have a say over the future development of Bengeo. Various exhibitions and meetings have taken place over the past 3 years, with an important vote on the plan due later in the year. The latest update from the team can be read below. The … Read More →