Dacorum Borough Council has received Platinum in the RSPCA PawPrints Awards, recognising its exceptional contributions to animal welfare. Both the Environmental Community Protection Animal Welfare service and the Housing team have been recognised for good practice, exceeding basic and statutory service requirements with the aim of achieving higher animal welfare standards. There was a special recognition […]
Taylor Wimpey held the first public consultation event in July on its plans for a parcel of land at Chesham Road, which is divided by Swing Gate Lane. The proposed development of up to 850 mixed tenure homes will, the developers said, include extra care and affordable homes to meet needs. The site is also […]
Berkhamsted Cycling Club (BCC), one of the largest and most vibrant cycling clubs in South Hertfordshire, is celebrating its tenth anniversary. During the last decade BCC has run many competitive events, one of which was won by a future Olympic medal-winning cyclist, and its members have taken part in a cycle event older than the […]
Little Hay Golf Complex in Hemel Hempstead is pleased to announce that it is fully operational and welcoming golfers once again, thanks to the remarkable support from the local golfing community and beyond. This follows a mechanical fire that broke out on Monday 5 August in the greenkeepers’ shed, which destroyed vital equipment used for […]
A scheme designed to help those with communication difficulties during emergency situations now has more than 500 people signed up. Hertfordshire Constabulary launched the Pegasus card scheme late last year (2023) in partnership with the East of England Ambulance Service and the Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. It allows members of the public who may […]
A £230,000 investment is helping to transform Berkhamsted Leisure Centre. Everyone Active, which manages the centre on behalf of Dacorum Borough Council, is funding the project. The improvements are primarily focused on expanding its strength training capabilities to meet growing demand. The revamp will see the free weights area double in size, boasting new benches, […]
In 2023, Sorbon Estates acquired a prime location on Berkhamsted’s High Street, offering an opportunity to rejuvenate this central area. If you’re familiar with the area, the existing buildings lack architectural integrity and really don’t capture Berkhamsted’s unique character. The view from Water Lane Car Park is unappealing, and the walkway connecting the train station, […]
Berkhamsted Citizens Association have advised that Crest Nicholson is considering bringing forward a development of up to 90 homes on land south of Shootersway, opposite Elizabeth II Avenue. Download the leaflet outlining the site location and the key elements of the scheme. Crest Nicholson are keen to consult widely with people in the local community […]
The new school year may just be about to start but it’s already time for parents and carers in Hertfordshire to start planning for next year as the application process for transfer to secondary schools is now open. If your child starts secondary or upper school next year, or wants to apply for a place […]
Local community and voluntary organisations in Dacorum are invited to apply for the second round of Dacorum Borough Council’s Community Grant Scheme, which opened for applications on 1 September 2024. The Community Grant Scheme has been awarding grants to Dacorum community and voluntary organisations for over 10 years, and has two sources of funding available. […]
Hertfordshire’s Bus Service Improvement Plan [BSIP] has resulted in an 18% increase year on year of residents ditching the car and travelling by bus since 2022. The £29.7million Department for Transport fund has led to significant improvements across Hertfordshire’s local bus network including new services, more frequent buses as well as the launch of new […]
As we get ready to mark national ‘Know your Numbers Week’ (2-8 September), the NHS in Hertfordshire is urging people over 40 to come forward for a potentially life-saving blood pressure check. Around one in four adults in the UK have high blood pressure, but only half of those are aware of it – and […]