Upcoming Roadworks: A507 Baldock Road, Cottered
/in News /by ClerkHertfordshire 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. Substantial TM signage will be in place to direct motorists to the correct diversion route to try and deter traffic from using Throcking as an unauthorised diversion route.
Please be advised that these works may be subject to change at short notice.
Home upgrade grants available for low-income households
/in News /by ClerkEast 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.
Households with a gross household income below £31,000 (or below £20,000 once the household’s composition, housing and benefits are taken into account) could qualify for a grant. Residents who live in an area identified by the Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) will also be eligible to apply.
The heating must be off the gas grid and currently heated by electricity, oil, liquid propane gas or solid fuels. It must also have an Energy Performance Certificate of D to G. There will be support available for residents to get an Energy Performance Certificate and to explain exactly what the information on an existing Certificate means.
Residents participating in the scheme will benefit from approved installers who will visit their home to work out which improvements would have the biggest impact on reducing heating costs. Upgrades to the property could include insulation and ventilation, modern heating systems such as air source heat pumps, new heating controls and energy efficient lighting, although double glazing is not covered.
Most funding is available for the least efficient homes heated by the most polluting fuel sources.
Research by East Herts Council suggests that as many as 700 householders in the district could benefit, with those meeting the criteria in the following postcode areas the most likely to qualify:
• Cottered: SG9 9
• Mundens: SG11 1, SG12 0, SG14 3, SG2 7
• Much Hadham: SG10, CM20 2, CM21 0, SG10 6
• Sawbridgeworth: CM21 9
Councillor Tim Hoskin, Executive Member for Environmental Sustainability at East Herts Council, said: “Phase 2 of the Home Upgrade Grant is a key step towards improving the district’s most energy inefficient homes. With fuel costs at an all-time high, we want to help low-income households save money whilst also cutting carbon and supporting our progress towards being a net zero district.”
East Herts Council and its partner WarmWorks will be contacting residents who they believe are likely to be eligible for the scheme. Further information is also available on the East Herts website: https://www.eastherts.gov.uk/HUG2
To check their eligibility or to apply, residents should visit Home Upgrade Grant – Free energy-saving improvements for your home (hugapply.co.uk) or call the Energy Saving Trust on 0808 1968255.
HUG2 grant – help towards your energy bills
/in News /by ClerkTo 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. Qualifying households can apply here to reduce energy bills
Change of Venue Monday 8 January parish council meeting
/in News /by ClerkThis meeting will be held in the village hall meeting room at 7.30pm on Monday 8 January 2024
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.
Given 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)