On Tuesday 12 September, the Council’s cabinet met to review parking tariffs and charges. It was agreed to hold a public consultation, to ensure that residents and other stakeholders can help shape the proposals, and have their say. Parking fees across the Borough were last increased in 2019. Over this period, inflation has increased by […]
Vaccinations to protect the most vulnerable against flu and COVID-19 started this week across Hertfordshire and eligible people are being urged to get the jabs as soon as they are offered. The winter vaccination programme, which was originally due to start next month, has been brought forward following the identification of a new variant of […]
NHS staff across Hertfordshire are appealing for the public’s support as junior doctors and consultants take joint industrial action. Consultant doctors will be taking 48 hours of continuous industrial action from 7am on Tuesday 19 September until 7am on Thursday 21 September. Junior doctors will be taking 72 hours of continuous industrial action from 7am […]
Residents are invited to discuss issues around aircraft noise and airspace at Luton Airport during an event in Ivinghoe. The discussion, hosted by London Luton Airport’s Flight Operations team, will take place at Ivinghoe Old School Community Hub, on Thursday 21 September, 4pm to 7pm. Residents from surrounding areas and their representatives are welcome to […]
The 12th Chilterns Walking Festival will take place 14-29 October. It will feature a programme of over 50 walks and events throughout the Chilterns. A chance to enjoy the autumn splendour, the golden beech trees and hedgerows bursting with colour. Here is a flavour of what’s on offer: Coffee, cake & chat…..many of the walks […]
Hertfordshire County Council, working with district & borough councils and other key stakeholders in both the private and public sectors, has published its strategy for supporting and enabling Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure within the county. The strategy sets out a plan to provide more chargepoints so residents and businesses will be able to recharge […]
Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care is delighted to announce the launch of a new Compassionate Café, run in partnership with Wigginton Community Shop & Café, The Sports Ground, Chesham Road, Wigginton, HP23 6HH. 1st Wednesday 1.30-3pm. Launching 4 October 2023. The café will run on the 1st Wednesday of the month and provides a space […]
Back for its fourth year, BerkoFest Book Festival is returning to Berkhamsted Town Hall on Sunday 5 November. With exciting internationally acclaimed names ranging from Sunday Times top-selling fiction and non-fiction writers to musicians and comedians to theatre and film directors, many of whom have won literary prizes and awards in their areas of expertise, […]
Brian Conley is set to hit the road with a brand-new tour from 24 September. The multi award-winning star of the west end and countless hit TV series will be delighting audiences with an evening of comedy, music and entertainment. In a career spanning five decades, Brian has appeared in award winning West End musicals […]
Over the weekend of 7-8 October, Keech Hospice Care will attempt the biggest fundraiser in its 32-year history, Reach Out For Keech. In the space of just 48 hours, the charity, which provides specialist care for adults and children with life-limiting illnesses, hopes to secure £500,000 to help it continue its vital work for patients […]
Tring Park School for the Performing Arts has published the dates for its Autumn Open Days, giving talented youngsters from across the UK an opportunity to experience what the dynamic co-educational school has to offer. The Open Days will take place for the Prep Department on 27 September and 12 October, Years 7 to 11 […]
A fundraising dinner will take place in Berkhamsted in a bid to raise funds for the campaign for the West Herts 21 Century Hospital Solution. The campaign for a new centralised hospital for West Herts, is spearheaded by Gordon Yearwood, who was responsible for the planning, design and construction of the Hospice of St Francis. […]