The new 5th platform at the Stevenage train station was completed and officially opened on 3rd August, one year ahead of schedule. The new platform features passenger lift and stairs that connect to an extended station footbridge. It also has two waiting rooms, three sets of seating, a help point and ticket machine. It is … Read More →
In June, Johnny and Sammie decided to end their time as landlords of The Greyhound pub. The new landlords have posted on Facebook to introduce themselves to their patrons. Gareth and Kate write: We have taken over at The Greyhound Bengeo and wanted to introduce ourselves and update you as to what is happening! Gareth … Read More →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →