Dacorum Borough Council is reviewing the current Public Spaces Protection Order (Hemel Hempstead) 2019, which prohibits spitting, urinating, defecating, cycling and skateboarding in Hemel Hempstead town centre. PSPOs are aimed at ensuring public spaces can be enjoyed free from anti-social behaviour. They are not about stopping the responsible use of public spaces – but they […]
The senior police officer spearheading a major UK road danger awareness campaign appeared on national television this week to warn the public that more people die in road crashes each year than from murder and terrorism combined. Introduced as an ‘inspirational’ officer by the show’s presenters, Det Chief Supt Andy Cox, Head of Crime at […]
The Dacorum Community Safety Partnership (CSP) is inviting residents to share their views on safety in the borough by completing a new survey which has just launched. While crime figures in Dacorum have fallen considerably over the last year, the community’s concerns are something the CSP is keen to better understand so they can work […]
Chilterns Landscapes art exhibition to take place at Wycombe Museum between 24 April-1 May 2022 Exhibition will showcase fine art, submissions from local artists, and entrants from a school’s competition – all inspired by the landscapes of the Chilterns AONB Workshops will be on offer during the week, as well as a Children’s Day on Sunday […]
Proposed expansion of London Luton Airport (LLA) to 32 million passengers per annum consultation closes 4 April 2022. Luton Rising is the new brand name of London Luton Airport Limited with the same assets as previously, wholly owned by Luton Borough Council, which gains extensive revenue annually from the airport’s tenure and operations. You may […]
Dacorum entrepreneurs of the future are being offered free places on an acclaimed workshop to turn their hobbies and dreams into a business. Dacorum Borough Council, Hertfordshire Health Protection Board and Hertfordshire’s local authorities have partnered with the hugely popular Rebel Business School to help would-be start-ups in Hertfordshire to get their ideas off the […]
Dacorum Borough Council commissioned ecological consultants, Footprint Ecology, to undertake ecological and visitor surveys for the Chilterns Beechwoods Special Area of Conservation (SAC). The ecological report, published today, reveals more action is needed to help protect Ashridge Estate on the Hertfordshire-Buckinghamshire border, and Tring Woodlands, which are under increasing visitor pressure from the borough and surrounding […]
The event took place on Saturday 6 March 2022, with its usual start at Berkhamsted Cricket Club, in fine weather. Over a thousand runners enjoyed the picturesque course. Fun Runners and Half Marathon runners set off at different times, through the town and up to Potten End and the Common. Fun Runners branched off to […]
Police in Hertfordshire are to host several events across the county this week as part of a rural engagement day. Officers from the Rural Operational Support Team (ROST) will join local neighbourhood officers and representatives from partner agencies at four different locations on Thursday 17 March. The events will be held as follows: 9am to […]
A new exhibition opens this week that aims to lift spirits and spread some happiness across Berkhamsted and the surrounding area. Laughter – it’s the best medicine! will showcase work by local artists and other members of the community designed to bring a smile and promote well-being. Works include paintings, cartoons and photographs, sculptures, poetry and […]
Thursday 3 March 2022 was an historic day at Ashridge House. To mark the extraordinary 70-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II, they were joined by HM Lord-Lieutenant, Robert Voss CBE CStJ, for the planting of a Quercus robur – also known as an English oak tree – to commemorate the auspicious occasion. The planting ceremony also […]
Charity urges Hertfordshire residents to check for ‘silent’ conditions that can cause deadly strokes. Leading British doctor Dr Hilary Jones is backing the Stroke Association’s campaign to urge the public to get checked as new data suggests that more than 175,000 people Hertfordshire and West Essex in could be living with a ‘silent’ condition that […]