On 30th June a Bengeo Field Discovery walk is being organised for residents to enjoy our open fields with fun. In addition there will be Live Music and a BBQ at the White Lion on 15th June 1-5pm for everyone to enjoy.
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Bengeo Quarry Finished – Rickneys Quarry Next
Update: The meeting when the application will be considered by the Development Control Committee has been delayed until at least Autumn. We will keep you posted on any further developments.
Planning Applications for former Bengeo Garage
Planning applications have been submitted for the development of the old Bengeo Car Centre site which closed recently. The previous residents were Noble Cars, who had operated from the site for over 5 years, and who vacated the area as it had been earmarked for residential property development. The site is currently owned by McMullen … Read More →
European Election results
Following European elections on the 23rd May, only Geoffrey Van Orden from the Conservatives remains as an MEP for East of England. Votes for the Conservatives and UKIP fell drastically, while The Brexit Party and Liberal Democrats rose significantly. The Greens also added to their share of the vote. The results from the night were: … Read More →
Exhibition for 1500 homes in North Ware
JTP Studios, architects and planners working with Ptarmigan Land to develop 1500 homes north of Ware, have organised Workshops and Exhibition for residents to visit. The development is part of the District Plan for Ware and has raised a considerable amount of concern from Ware residents. Everyone is welcome to visit and meet the team looking … Read More →
Appeal for interesting ‘things’
Holy Trinity are arranging a Collectors’ Fayre in the Parish Church for 14th/15th September with a view to providing for Bengeo an interesting exhibition of ‘things’ which its residents have collected over the years and are willing to share throughout the community. The organisers are hoping for as varied and interesting displays as possible, and any … Read More →
Hertford North Govia Thameslink Update
Andrew Stevenson, County Councillor, has received an update from Govia Thameslink about their works at Stevenage to increase rail capacity. The additional fifth platform at Stevenage is in response to increased demand for train services to and from London. Bus replacements between Watton-at-Stone and Stevenage are due to begin on Monday 20th May 2019 and last … Read More →
Bengeo Quarry refused
After 3 years of applications and appeals for the extraction of sand & gravel from Bengeo Field, the Secretary of State has made a final decision on the proposal. This decision has been to reject a Quarry at Ware Park on various grounds including: Environmental impact Procedural matters Policy considerations in relation to the District … Read More →
Rickneys application suspended
Due to the public enquiry into whether sand and gravel should be excavated from Ware Park (Bengeo Quarry), the application to extend excavation at Rickneys Quarry has been suspended until the Ware Park enquiry has been complete. Hanson applied to extend their rights to excavate from Rickneys Quarry up until 31st December 2021. However, with the … Read More →
Govia Thameslink Update
Andrew Stevenson, County Councillor, has received an update from Govia Thameslink about their works at Stevenage to increase rail capacity. The additional fifth platform at Stevenage is in response to increased demand for train services to and from London. Bus replacements between Watton-at-Stone and Stevenage are due to begin after May 2019 and last until … Read More →