Arts in East Herts
This September and October, discover taster events in art, culture and creativity – most of them free!
Take a look at the programme to see the line-up of events. Full details for some events are still to come – so be sure to check back often to catch the latest updates!
Upskill for Free with Support from East Herts Council
East Herts Council is proud to support local residents with free access to professional development and skills training, helping people at every stage of their career journey. Whether you’re just starting out, returning to work, or ready for a new direction, the Open Possibilities Campaign, delivered in partnership with SEEDL, is here to help you grow.
This fully funded programme gives East Herts residents free, unlimited access to a wide range of live, interactive online learning sessions — all from the comfort of your home. With hundreds of live webinars every month and an expanding on-demand library, you can learn at your own pace, around your schedule.
If you’re not registered already, please register now. It’s completely free.
If you need any assistance, please use the support tab at the top.
Local Government Reorganisation is coming to Hertfordshire
What is LGR?
In late 2024, the Government set out plans to change how local councils across England work together. This means areas like Hertfordshire that operate a two-tier system – where some services are run by district councils and others by the county council are being asked to rethink how things are organised.
Find out how this impacts Hertfordshire residents and share what matters most to you here
Come along on Monday 22nd September – 10am to 12pm at Buntingford Market, Market Hill, Buntingford, SG9 9AB to find out more
The Sports Pavilion, Cottered for hire
Contact for hire enquiries
Refurbished pavilion featuring a main room, kitchen and separate changing room facilities and accessible toilet
The Hertfordshire (Proposed Temporary Speed Restrictions during utilities works on A507 Baldock Road, Cottered) order 2025
NOTICE is given that Hertfordshire County Council intends to make an Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, to prohibit all vehicular traffic from being driven at a speed exceeding 30mph on that length of A507 Baldock Road, Cottered from its junction with Cottered Restricted Byway No.046 westwards to its junction with Throcking Road, a distance of approximately 703m (“the Road”), when signs are in place.
Utility service works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road. If the Order is made, it shall come into force on 9 August 2025 for a period of up to 18 months. However, the restrictions specified shall only take effect at the times indicated by signs on or near the Road.
A copy of the proposed Order may be inspected free of charge at County Hall, Hertford between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm (excluding weekends, bank and public holidays).
If you have any queries about the proposed Order, please contact Ken Doyle tel. 07398 924201 at Highway Assurance or Saitia Gallimore tel. 0300 123 4047 at Hertfordshire County Council.
Farnham House 24 July 2025
Stevenage Mark Doran
Herts Executive Director
SG1 2FQ Growth and EnvironmentTRO27958plan
Sign up to: Hertfordshire Constabulary’s community messaging system – Herts Connected, (which replaced Neighbourhood Watch)
Hertfordshire Constabulary is delighted to share the link to its community messaging system called Herts Connected (part of the Neighbourhood Alerts system). This system replaces OWL (Online Watch Link).
Get connected with what is happening in your local area, keep up to date and have your say in what goes on where you live or work in Hertfordshire.
Herts Connected is a free interactive messaging service from Hertfordshire Constabulary.
You will also be able to choose who you would like to receive messages from – including the Police and Crime Commissioner, Neighbourhood Watch and Action Fraud. Your preferences will make your messages bespoke and not just related to your postcode.
It’s quick and easy to sign up here: www.hertsconnected.co.uk
By working together, we can make Hertfordshire an even safer place to live and work.
