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Map of Hertfordshire divided into proposed four unitaries

Hertfordshire councils decide on future council arrangements

The four unitary model has been backed by Dacorum Borough Council as its preferred model for the future of local government in Hertfordshire. All ten district councils, and the county council have worked closely together over the past year to review options, considering a range of factors including local democracy and identity, local services, and […]

Berkhamsted Neighbourhood Plan

Berkhamsted Neighbourhood Plan

The Neighbourhood Plan will help shape how Berkhamsted changes and evolves over the next fifteen years. It is a vital document that will guide planning decisions. Whether you are a resident, business owner, or simply care about the future of the town, Berkhamsted Town Council wants to know what you think – your views will […]

Friends the Musical Pamela Raith Photography

A night with old Friends

Naomi MacKay caught up with Ross, Rachel, Joey, Chandler and Monica when she watched FRIENDS! The Musical Parody, which runs at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre until Sat 22 Nov 2025. How to pack 10 seasons of a beloved comedy series – that’s 236 episodes – into one night at the theatre? FRIENDS! The Musical Parody is […]

Jonathan Ash-Edwards

Hertfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner responds to government announcement

Following on from the government’s announcement in parliament last week that Police and Crime Commissioners will be abolished in 2028. Jonathan Ash-Edwards says: ‘As Hertfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, now one year into the role, my priority remains the same; delivering the Police and Crime Plan and making our county safer. The government’s announcement is not unexpected. It […]

Knife Angel

Hertfordshire taking part in national knife crime campaign

Hertfordshire Constabulary is conducting a week of action to combat knife crime between now and Sunday 23 November as part of Sceptre, a national knife crime initiative. Knife-related crime remains low in Hertfordshire, compared to other parts of the country, but the campaign aims to raise awareness that carrying a knife is illegal and will […]

Marlowes Santas Grotto 2025

Marlowes grotto returns supporting National Children’s Air Ambulance

Christmas magic is returning to The Marlowes Shopping Centre, as Santa’s Grotto makes its much-anticipated return for another festive season and this year, it’s supporting an incredibly special cause. For 2025, The Marlowes has chosen The National Children’s Air Ambulance as its official Grotto charity partner. All donations raised throughout the festive period will help […]

Herts local transport plan

Help shape how Hertfordshire travels tomorrow

Public engagement open until 19 December 2025. Hertfordshire County Council is inviting residents, organisations and visitors to have their say on the future of transport in the county, as part of the first stage in developing a new Local Transport Plan (LTP). Transport affects everyone, every day, whether people walk, cycle, wheel, drive or use […]

Arts Society Tring Park March 2026 lecture How to get Down from a Yak

Textiles, time and other tales on talks programme

How to get Down from a Yak is just one of the intriguing talks on the Arts Society Tring Park 2026 programme. How to get Down from a Yak: Adventures in Central Asian Nomadic Textiles, will explore houses made from wool that keep warm in the depths of winter, carpets that tell stories, woven bands […]

eon Warm Homes Local Grant Dacorum solar panels

Council invites applications for Warm Homes grant

Dacorum Borough Council is inviting residents from low-income households to apply for the Warm Homes: Local Grant, funded by £2.8 million from the government to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in homes. In partnership with E-ON, the scheme is for eligible low-income homeowners, private landlords and private renters with their landlord’s consent. Landlords […]

Tring u3a’s stand at Community Action Dacorum’s Outreach event

Get together with u3a

Tring u3a’s annual Christmas social offers a chance for members and visitors to celebrate with a morning of live festive music. On Thursday 11 December, at 10am in the Victoria Hall in Akeman Street, the u3a ukulele and singing for fun groups will demonstrate their talents. Tring u3a is a friendly organisation providing Tring and […]

Herts SEND strategy

Have your say on Hertfordshire’s new SEND strategy

Local people are being invited to have their say on a new draft strategy for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) that has greater collaboration at its core. On Thursday 6 November, an ambitious draft three-year strategy was approved for consultation by Hertfordshire County Council’s Cabinet, who hailed it as a significant step forward in […]

Remembrance 2025 -Cllr Susan Jordan with the joint chairs of the Berkhamsted Youth Town Council, Dominic Schwab and Curtis Florido

Waiting for the band on Remembrance Day

While much of the UK commemorated Remembrance Day at 11am on Sunday 9 November, Berkhamsted’s ceremonies were mid-afternoon – the time the only marching band in the area could attend. The annual event is held on the closest Sunday to the day World War One ended on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of […]