The first ever newsletter for the Molewood Residents’ Association, or MERA (Molewood Estate Ratepayers’ Association) as it was known back then, has been found. Dating from May 1965 it is a single page letter setting out the issues to be dealt with (roads and facilities for children, which sounds just as familiar today), and details … Read More →
Let us Leap was a community-based festival in June to introduce Hertford to the concept of Hertford Arts Hub. The festival tested whether there was an appetite for a new contemporary gallery and an education community space. The exhibition of the painter, poet and musician, Alan Davie (1920-2014) was a crucial part of this and … Read More →
The public is being invited to an exhibition on the proposal of 50 homes on the Bengeo Nursery site, being held at the Bengeo Parish Church Hall, Duncombe Street, on Wednesday 25th July between 3pm and 8pm. Members of the development consultancy team will be on hand to welcome you, explain the scheme, listen to … Read More →
Following the adjournment of the Bengeo Quarry appeal in May, the appeal has recommenced. The proceedings were halted so that the Health Impact Assessment could be carefully considered. A public enquiry is due to be held at County Hall between the 23rd and 25th October and all members of the public are welcome to attend. … Read More →
The Bengeo Neighbourhood Area Plan are exhibiting their progress so far at Bengeo Primary School on the weekend of the 7th and 8th July 2018 from 1pm to 5pm on both days. It is a chance for the public to view and discuss the plans and ideas being put forward. This exhibition is the next stage in … Read More →
In honour of the Royal Wedding, residents at Buckwells Field decided to celebrate the occasion with a street party. Shereen Karim told us how delighted they were to get such a positive response when they suggested having a street party. It was immediately followed by plenty of offers of help from the neighbourhood to bring … Read More →
A number of views of the quarry proposal have been collated by Ben Penrose, MRA Chairman, and provided to the planning inspector. These are the views of the residents who will be affected by any quarry and are replicated here. Our association covers an area of housing predominantly West of Bengeo Street and Sacombe Road … Read More →
Mark Prisk, MP for Hertford and Stortford, has written a letter to the inspector objecting to the Bengeo Quarry appeal. Mark has been very vocal in his opposition to the quarry and has been involved heavily throughout the process. His letter can be read below. Appeal for permission for mineral extraction at Ware Park, Wadesmill … Read More →
Parents and children from Bengeo Primary School have spoken about their opposition to the proposed quarry. The proposed quarry is only 350m from the school.
Fundraising for Quarry campaign Bengeo residents flooded into The Bengeo Club on Sunday 15th April in support of the campaign to stop the Bengeo quarry. The fundraising effort raised £450 with the sale of teas/coffees, a raffle and homemade cakes. Children painted rocks, designed posters, and penned poems to express their concern for their environment … Read More →