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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
On 25 March, Ash, owner of the Good News newsagents on The Avenue, marks 15 years since taking over the shop. The newsagents as been a vital part of the neighbourhood for many years offering newspapers, magazines, confectionary, stationary, ice creams and essential grocery items. In addition they offer a Private and Business postal service … Read More →
Want to get walking, enjoy the countryside and improve your health, then Hertfordshire Heath Walks might be for you. They organise friendly, free, sociable and fun circular walks in the Hertford & Ware area where you can enjoy seeing our lovely landscapes. A trained volunteer (one of 23 in this area) will lead one of … Read More →
The Development Management Committee will be meeting on March 4th to decide on the proposed development at Bengeo Nursery for 44 houses and 8 flats. The Highways Authority are not opposed to the development, but wish to include certain conditions including provisions for pedestrians, cyclists and construction. The response of the Highways Authority can be … Read More →
Speed limits are to be painted on Cowper Crescent and The Avenue in the Summer. Resurfacing tends to happen at the beginning of the year, but painting happens later in the year when it warms. The 20mph signs should help inform motorists of the correct speed.
Following the general election on the 12th December, Julie Marson was elected as Conservative MP for the Hertford and Stortford constituency. Julie replaced Mark Prisk, who was MP of the constituency for 18 years and stood down for this election. Julie Marson has a background in business and finance, as well as having previously served … Read More →