The Bengeo Field Survey is still open for completion. Stop Bengeo Quarry are hoping to capture the information to provide evidence that the amenity of Bengeo Field did not decrease, but quite the opposite. They would also like to have data to show that a quarry alongside the footpath is as unacceptable for people as the … Read More →
The debate at the HCC ‘Environment, Planning and Transport’ Panel on the 5th February was very encouraging. There was discussion by Panel members about the considerable levels of traffic congestion on the Lower Bengeo roads and one Panel member had visited the location this morning and spoken to passers-by. 100% of them supported the foot/cycle … Read More →
Stop Bengeo Quarry have produced a new video to show how complicated the process has become, and how important it is for every resident who objects to sign the petition. Currently there are two plans, the Minerals Local Plan and the District Plan which have opposing views on the area, which complicates the process. A … Read More →
Janet Moy, a long time Bengeo resident, passed away earlier this month. Janet was a Molewood residents’ association committee member for 4 years, had run the local newsagents and ran a ballet school at Duncombe Hall for around 20 to 25 years. Janet Moy was a major part of the community in Bengeo, taking part and … Read More →
Last year Lafarge Tarmac were given planning permission to build 8 homes along Sacombe Road, details of which can be found here. We have been given an update on how progress is going. The project has a new name, The Waterford Wick, which replaces the original “Land adjoining Sacombe Road”. The review of the implications of … Read More →
A Hertford resident has set up a petition to ask HCC to explore ways in which the disused railway land can be opened up as a foot/cycle path and retained as a wildlife habitat rather than expose it to the risk of housing development. The disused railway land was part of a line which linked … Read More →
Below is the November 2017 newsletter from Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust. If you’d like to see what they do, or get involved, you can visit their website here. Now that the summer is over, we are moving into the busy period for works on the site. There have been 4 volunteer work parties on … 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 →
A new petition has been set up to allow residents to make their voices heard. This petition can be signed up until the 31st December and can be found here. In addition a timetable for the quarry appeal is shown below: Action Timetable Start date 26/09/2017 Submission of questionnaire 10/10/2017 Deadline for comments from … Read More →
A new draft Local Transport Plan has been published to be used to shape the long term development of Hertfordshire’s transport system. By 2031 there will be 175,000 more people living in Hertfordshire using the transport system. What is the plan for? The plan sets out how transport can help deliver a positive future vision … Read More →