Berkhamsted Citizens Association will be holding its 94th AGM in the Great Hall of the Town Hall, Berkhamsted on Wednesday 27th March 2019 at 8pm. The event will also include the presentation of the Environment Awards for 2019. You can read more about the Association’s activities and see the 8 developments shortlisted for the Environment […]
Hertfordshire Constabulary is joining police forces across the country in Operation Sceptre, a national knife amnesty and week of action that will run between Monday March 11 and Sunday March 17. The amnesty supports the national campaign to reduce the number of knives in circulation. During the amnesty week, members of the public can surrender […]
The more eagle-eyed among you may have noticed something’s afoot at Berkhamsted Town Hall. First, a planning notice was pinned to the door for a change of use; now there are, at last, signs of life in the old Carluccio’s building. We can now reveal that a brand new bar will shortly be opening – […]
The new office space created on the ground floor of the brand new block of flats at Wood Lane, Hemel Hempstead, called the Kylna Business Centre, has welcomed its first occupier. The first business to move into the new premises is ‘Think Specialist Recruitment’, an independent support staff agency. Previously located at the nearby Maylands […]
You may have noticed that there doesn’t appear to be a huge amount happening at the site of the new multi-storey car park on Lower Kings Road in Berkhamsted – but that doesn’t mean work has ground to a halt. Ben Hosier from Dacorum Borough Council explains. ‘The contractor is in the process of overseeing […]
Hemel Hempstead MP, Sir Mike Penning, has welcomed last month’s passing of the Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Bill’s Third Reading in the House of Commons which moves it on to the final stages before becoming law. The Bill which is commonly known as Finn’s Law, will ensure proper legal protection for police dogs and other […]
We’ve written often about the benefits of nature and the great outdoors on our mental and emotional health – whether it’s exercising outside or simply making sure you get out in the great outdoors for some fresh air as often as you can. But did you know that this is such an established, well-recognised way […]
The High Court accepted Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust’s (BBOWT) claim against the government regarding the Oxford to Cambridge Expressway at a recent oral hearing. After having been refused permission in January to bring a claim against the government, the charity applied to the court to revisit their decision, and they are delighted that […]
A new website has been launched by local expert Samantha Hollier to support parents in becoming better equipped to help their children stay safe online. Digitally Yours is a non-profit organisation, which aims to build empowered relationships with the internet for children, parents and professionals, promoting responsibility rather than fear. ‘Navigating the online world can […]
Chilterns MS Centre have a vacancy for an experienced, organised, self-motivated and creative Community & Events Fundraising Manager to join their professional fundraising team. You will be a confident communicator and have a passion for people; managing 2 staff members, building awareness and strong relationships within the community and internal stakeholders to inspire supporters, both new […]
The Annual CPRE (Campaign to Protect Rural England) Hertfordshire Awards Scheme is now open and everyone within Hertfordshire is invited to think about the people or groups who help improve life in their community and/or enhance the environment in Hertfordshire and nominate them for an award. Gill Bryant told us: ‘We want to recognise those […]
The sun is on its way and it’s beginning to feel a little warmer – which means that it will soon be time for the annual Tring Together Spring Fayre! Always a popular event, the Spring Fayre runs from Saturday 27 April until Saturday 18 May and includes many events throughout the town. Highlights this […]