A new smiley-face speed reduction sign has been erected at Wadesmill Road by Wadesmill Lane North, notifying drivers of the speed limit in Bengeo. Cars driving into Bengeo along Wadesmill Rd can often be slow in reducing their speed, and it is hoped the new sign will aid in the speed reduction, making the road … Read More →
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Voter ID required for 4 May 2023
The UK government has introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at a polling station at elections. This new requirement will apply for the first time in England at the local elections on Thursday 4 May 2023. Which forms of ID can I use to vote? You may already have a … Read More →
Help for Coronation Street Parties
Anyone looking to have a street party to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King will need to receive permission from Hertfordshire County Council for a road closure. This can be done on their website at https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/highways-roads-and-pavements/changes-to-your-road/street-parties-and-special-events.aspx?dm_i=5ESZ,PBP6,1M88L6,32ITJ,1 and must be submitted at least 6 weeks before the event. For the bank holiday weekend of … Read More →
Watermill Lane and Sacombe Rd play area improvements
County Councillor Ben Crystal has updated us on the planned improvements to the Watermill Lane and Sacombe Road play areas. Sacombe Road PLAY EQUIPMENT & PLAY SURFACING Surfacing to be installed under the cradle swings (expected to be completed by March 2023) Surfacing to be installed around the slide (expected to be completed by March 2023) Supply … Read More →
Temporary traffic lights for Cowbridge works
Ringway will be reconstructing the footway in Cowbridge. As part of these repairs there will be temporary traffic lights. The details are: Between 20 Feb 23 to 20 Mar 23 Works between 07:30 and 18:00 under 24/7 temporary traffic signals Please refer to the yellow signboards on the street to see the exact dates, timings … Read More →
Resurfacing works in the Wick
Eurovia Surfacing have informed us there will be resurfacing work throughout the length of The Wick spur for properties no.12 to 34 on Friday 20 January 2023 between 7:30 – 18:00. What you need to do: If you need to use your vehicle, please make sure you move it outside the road closure area shown … Read More →
Save Bengeo Field Update
The Save Bengeo Field campaign was set up to rally support from the community in objecting to the development of 150 homes North of Bengeo. The HERT4 District Plan earmarked Bengeo Field to accommodate up to 150 homes on the site as part of a wider program of house building across the county to service … Read More →
Byde Street closure trial scrapped
Earlier this year Hertfordshire County Council published a project called Bengeo Quieter Streets, which aimed to close Byde St for a 12 month trial period. Their aim was to address the concerns of residents regarding the traffic which travels through the area, and to encourage more journeys by foot and bicycle. This trial would have … Read More →