East Herts Council Air Quality Action Plan Consultation
/in News /by ClerkEast 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. The district council cannot achieve this alone and will rely on key stakeholders to achieve positive change.
If you are a group or individual with an interest in air quality, you may wish to be involved with the consultation.
The Air Quality Action Plan, together with details of how to respond to the consultation can be found here: https://www.eastherts.gov.uk/environmental-health/air-quality-action-plan-consultation
The consultation will run for six weeks and close at 09:00-hrs on the 13 December 2023.
If you have any questions about this consultation, please email
East Herts launches ‘Thriving Together’ to boost health and wellbeing
/in News /by ClerkEast 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, community organisations and partners to identify the priorities to enable the council and local people to work together to shape the future of the district’s health and wellbeing. Access the survey consultation pages here or call 01992 531471 or visit drop-in events at libraries across the district, providing an opportunity for in-person discussions and feedback. The sessions take place throughout October and November with times and locations listed on the council’s website.
Consultation: new doctors surgery and 200 homes, Buntingford
/in News /by ClerkWe are about to commence our public consultation on the proposals to deliver a much-needed new Doctor’s Surgery on land north of Hare Street Road in Buntingford, along with approximately 200 homes. A consultation website will go live on Thursday morning , 19th October www.harestreetroadconsultation.co.uk and we have also distributed a leaflet around Buntingford town.
Land North of Hare Street Road - Consultation LeafletGiven the NHS catchment area for Buntingford and Puckeridge covers your parish, we wanted to provide you with the consultation details and details for the exhibition we are holding on Monday 30th October at Seth Ward Community Centre.
The Hertfordshire (Temporary Closing of Warren Lane, Cottered) Order No.2 2023
/in News /by ClerkThe Hertfordshire (Temporary Closing of Warren Lane, Cottered) Order No.2 2023
NOTICE is given that the 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 using that length of Warren Lane, Cottered from its junction with B1037 (unnamed road) south eastwards and south westwards for a distance of approximately 527m (“the Road”), except for access.
There is no alternative route available for vehicles when the works are being carried out. However vehicular access to properties in this road will be maintained whenever possible throughout the duration of the works.
The Order is needed because tree cutting and utility service works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.
If the Order is made, it shall come into force on 20 October 2023 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 Morgan Jenkinson-Graham tel. 03700 500 792 at Sunbelt Rentals or Andrew Crosby tel. 0300 123 4047 at Hertfordshire County Council.
County Hall 5 October 2023
Hertford Scott Crudgington
Herts Deputy Chief Executive &
SG13 8DN Executive Director (Resources)
Hertfordshire Services for Young People Survey
/in News /by ClerkConsultation about future service priorities
Services for Young People is looking at ways to develop the services that it provides to young people in Broxbourne, East Herts and Welwyn Hatfield. This comes in response to the evolving priorities within Hertfordshire County Council Children’s Services, including supporting the school inclusion agenda. To this end, HCC is conducting a consultation to capture the views of stakeholders and young people.
By taking a few minutes to complete the survey, you will help Hertfordshire County Council Children’s Services to understand what’s most important to you:
The survey will close at 23:59 on the 9th of October 2023
HertsLynx ‘Travel and Save campaign’
/in News /by ClerkHertfordshire’s on-demand bus service. hertslynxMore details about this service here: HertsLynx – Intalink Designed to serve residents in the designated operating zone covering villages in North and East Herts, as well as providing transport links to fixed destinations in Key Hub Towns: Stevenage, Letchworth, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Bishop’s Stortford.
HCC’s Cost of living communications toolkit
/in News /by ClerkHertfordshire County Council (HCC) are continuing to work closely with partners across the county to promote the local and national support available to help our residents deal with the challenges of the rising cost of living. HCC communications team have created a toolkit of resources and other useful sources of information:
Key links
Cost of living landing page – Help to manage the cost of living | Hertfordshire County Council
Communications toolkit – Cost of living toolkit | Hertfordshire County Council
There’s also a wide range of central government content you can download and share – Images and Video – Government Support for Household Energy Bills – Government Support for Household Energy Bills (frontify.com)
There will be regular updates over the coming months to keep residents informed through the autumn and into winter.
New Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer
/in News /by ClerkCottered and Throcking Parish Council have been carrying out a recruitment process over the last six weeks to secure a new Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO) to the Council due to the resignation of the current Clerk and RFO Denise Anderson.
The vacancy was advertised via the Cottered Village Facebook page, Parish noticeboards, Cottered and Throcking Parish Council website, Hertfordshire Association of Parish and Town Councils (HAPTC) weekly email bulletin and vacancies page of their website. In addition all local Parish Council Clerks were emailed and advised of the vacancy.
Two interested candidates came forward and Sarah Kubica pursued the application and was felt to be a suitable candidate. After an interview, her acceptance of the role and an Extraordinary Parish Council meeting on 27th July 2023 to formally appoint a new Clerk & RFO Sarah will start on 1st August 2023.
The Council acknowledges that the current Cottered and Throcking News carries an advertisment for the vacancy, which has now been filled as it was important for the Council to endeavour to secure a new Clerk before the end of the notice period of the outgoing Clerk.
The Hertfordshire (A507 Clothall Road, Baldock, Clothall and Rushden, A507 Baldock Road, Rushden, Cottered and Buntingford) (7.5 Tonnes Weight Limit) Order 2023
/in News /by ClerkDear Clerk,
The Hertfordshire (A507 Clothall Road, Baldock, Clothall and Rushden, A507 Baldock Road, Rushden, Cottered and Buntingford) (7.5 Tonnes Weight Limit) Order 2023
I write to inform you that in order to improve road safety, it is proposed to introduce the enclosed measures and/or restrictions.
A public Notice detailing the proposals will appear in the Comet Series / Herts Mercury on 20 July 2023. Copies of the Notice will be erected on site by the proposing officer Miltiadis Nikolaidis (01992 658157).
I enclose for your information a copy each of the Public Notice(s), plan(s) and Statement(s) of Reasons relating to the proposals. Please see attachment below.
| Kind Regards,
Luke Dunne He/Him |