2020 closed in the brightest possible way with the 6th Annual Christmas Lights Competition across our part of Bengeo. The judging pool was bolstered this year with some additional volunteers from the committee and continued to be dominated by the opinions of of our youngest members on the panel. The Drive seems to have usurped … Read More →

For a long time there have been issues with cars on the verges outside Bengeo School. Whether it’s turning on the road or parking on the verge, this combination has damaged the grass verges causing bald and unsightly mud patches. In addition cars parked up on the verges severely restricts the view of the road … Read More →

It’s been a tough time for everyone in 2020, including our local shops and services whose footfall has fallen during the lockdown. Now is a perfect time for residents to support local businesses, and the area, by shopping local. We have compiled a list of local businesses serving the community. The Avenue Pharmacy Prescriptions and … Read More →

The Bengeo Co-op was due to close for 4 weeks in November to undergo a refurbishment. Due to the latest lockdown and the problems this would cause residents, this has been postponed until March 2021. When the Co-op closes for refurbishment in March, it is expected to last for 4 weeks and the following changes will be … Read More →

Trees have been pruned back and work will begin to remove the concrete and tarmac, thereby reducing the ground to base level. This should last for between 6 and 8 weeks, with groundworks ideally following towards the end of the year. The overall objective is for the timber frames to be delivered towards the end of … Read More →

Jedidiah UK, a Hertford based charity which helps those struggling to feed themselves by providing much needed supplies to vulnerable families is putting out a call for volunteers. Jedidiah is currently providing meals to 600 families in 7 towns, and has so far provided 37,650 much needed meals to families. The growth in the number of families … Read More →

We have been contacted by RR Environmental Communications, on behalf of Lafarge Tarmac, to inform us on The Waterford Wick development progress. Due to changes at Tarmac they are no longer in a position to take on the project, so are in the process of selling it to Heritage Estate Group. HEG are based in … Read More →

In 2019 the River Beane Marshes, located on the land next to Beane Road, was put up to auction by their owners. Although it was unlikely the land would be developed without significant improvements due to the risk of flooding, crowd funding was started to keep the land free from development. The Charity, Save Beane … Read More →

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 →