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Upcoming Roadworks: A507 Baldock Road, Cottered

Hertfordshire County County (HCC) has notified upcoming works taking place in the area:

Location: A507 Baldock Road, Cottered outside How Green Farm
Dates: 8PM 21 January 2024 to 5AM 22 January 2024
Traffic Management: Road Closure

Description: Affinity Water repair/replacement works
More information: https://one.network/?GB136898773

Affinity Water originally requested a 3 day road closure however HCC  has managed to condense the programme down to 1 night shift to reduce disruption to residents.

Home upgrade grants available for low-income households

East Herts Council is encouraging eligible residents to apply for new grants to fund home energy and clean heating upgrades.

The Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 (HUG 2) targets homes which do not access the gas grid for their heating. The aim of the programme is to tackle fuel poverty and make progress towards the UK’s 2050 Net Zero Carbon commitment.

HUG2 grant – help towards your energy bills

To support Hertfordshire residents, East Herts Council has launched Healthy Hub . Customer Service Staff at Wallfields, Hertford 10am – 4pm on Tuesdays can put you in touch with the Healthy Hub East Herts team. Residents can also reach the team by emailing or speak directly to Ric Maraia on 01992 531560 or Simon Barfoot on 01992 531471.

East Herts Council Air Quality Action Plan Consultation

East Herts Council has now started a six-week consultation on its proposed Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) in fulfilment of its obligations to meet air quality objective limits under Part IV of the Environment Act 1995 and to meet the requirements of the Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) statutory process.

The new AQAP for East Herts covers the period between 2024 and 2029 with the aim of improving air quality and reducing residents’ exposure to air pollution and outlining plans to effectively tackle air quality issues that are within the council’s control.

East Herts launches ‘Thriving Together’ to boost health and wellbeing

East Herts Council has launched ‘Thriving Together’, a draft plan for how it will work with residents and community groups to tackle critical issues such as isolation and loneliness, and help people feel better connected and able to enjoy activities that boost their health and wellbeing.

The council now wants to hear from residents,