East Herts District Council formally adopted the Bengeo Neighbourhood Plan at a meeting on 28th July. Adoption of the Neighbourhood Plan means that although planning applications will still be determined by the local planning authority in the normal way, it will take into account policies in the Neighbourhood Plan as well as the Local Plan. … Read More →
Hearing of problems with vehicles on the rat run is nothing new. The roads of lower Bengeo, especially Elton Rd, Fanshawe St, Byde St, Wellington St and Nelson St, have suffered from inconsiderate drivers for many years. The problems are exacerbated as the houses do not have off-street parking, the roads can only handle single … Read More →
On June 25th, the planning committee for East Herts District Council granted planning permission for the latest scheme for Bircherley Green shopping centre. Chase New Homes are currently progressing the legal agreement which, once completed, will allow the Council to issue the permission. Once permission is issued and pre-commencement conditions are discharged they intend to start … Read More →
Durkan, a construction and development company for London and the Home Counties, acquired Bengeo Nursery in January of this year. They have been talking to councillors and the Bengeo Neighbourhood Area Plan team and want to get permission from East Herts Council to build 44 houses and 8 flats. The area of Bengeo Nursery, and the surrounding … Read More →
Following local elections on the 2nd May, both the town council and district council received a new councillor from Bengeo ward. The town council lost Susan Dunkley (Conservative), and received Alex Daar from the Green Party. The results from the night were: Candidate Party Votes Peter Ruffles Conservative 1182 Elected Alex Daar Green 1034 Elected … Read More →
Hertford Town Council is seeking views on Hertford Market, to better understand the market, its customers and their shopping habits. The Hertford Market takes place every Saturday in Salisbury Square, Maidenhead St, Railway St and Bircherley Green. Every second Saturday of the month there is a farmer’s market at Market Place which features produce from … Read More →