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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Contents Include: Bengeo Quarry stopped 2nd Neighbourhood Plan consultation begins Waterford Hamel development begins
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 →
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 →
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 →