Cottered & Throcking Parish Council Elections
Are you proud to live in such a beautiful part of Hertfordshire?
Would you like to be more involved in the decisions that are made about your community?
Have you considered becoming a local Parish Councillor?
Parish Councillors are ordinary people who are at the heart of their local community so are best placed to deal with the local issues facing residents and have the drive to make those small but important changes to improve life for all those in the community.
You could be the one making the decisions about your community.
Local Elections are being held on Thursday 4th May 2023
Candidates must, on the day they are nominated and on polling day:
- be at least 18 years of age
- be a British, Irish or qualifying Commonwealth citizen, or a national of an EU member state
They must also satisfy at least one of the following:
- Registered local government elector for the parish
- Occupied as owner or tenant any land or premises in the parish area during the whole of the previous 12 months
- Main or only place of work (including unpaid) in the parish area during the whole of the previous 12 months
- Lived in the parish area or within 3 miles (4.8 km) of it during the whole of the previous 12 months
The election timetable, nomination papers and information about standing for election as a Parish Councillor, are available on the Electoral Commission website at Parish council elections in England | Electoral Commission
Nomination papers can be requested from
The deadline for delivering completed nomination forms is 4.00pm on Tuesday 4th April 2023.
If would like further information or advice please contact the Parish Clerk Denise Anderson
London Road improvement works update – next phase of works due to commence
I am writing with an update on construction of the new 3.5m-wide shared use cycling and pedestrian path along the eastern side of London Road/Station Road. I can confirm that the current phase B of works, between Stearn Way and Windmill Hill, is on target to be completed on 31 January 2023.
The road closure will then relocate to the stretch of road between Windmill Hill and Owles Lane from 1 February 2023. This new phase of work is expected to continue until mid-March. Traffic will need to follow the signed diversion route along Baldock Road and A10 Buntingford Bypass, attached. More information, including details on upcoming works phases, can be found on www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/activetravelfund .
The project, which will make travelling around Buntingford safer and easier, will provide a shared path, new pedestrian and cyclist crossing points, and lower speed limits in the area. New bus stops will be introduced to help serve the upcoming new First School on the southern end of Buntingford. The improvements are funded by the Department for Transport’s Active Travel Fund.
Please continue to allow more time for your journey through the area and plan ahead to avoid disruption.
During Phase C (1 February to mid-March 2023):
- Phase B, between Stearn Way and Windmill Hill, will re-open and the section of road between the Windmill Hill and Owles Lane junctions will be closed in both directions.
- Access to Stearn Way, Olvega Drive, and Windmill Hill will be possible from the southern end of London Road, via the A10 roundabout.
- Construction workers will facilitate access to St Francis Close through the works area
- Access to Owles Lane and Crouch Gardens will be maintained via London Road/Station Road through Buntingford and the signed diversion route. Temporary traffic lights will be in place to manage access.
Traffic management
Works are being completed in phases to help keep disruption to a minimum and will continue to involve a 24/7 road closure in sections along London Road/Station Road, with no through route available for the entire construction period (scheduled until late summer 2023).
The remaining phases consist of:
| Phase | Road Closure Points | Dates* |
| Phase C | Windmill Hill – Owles Lane | 1 February to mid-March 2023 |
| Phase D | Owles Lane – Plashes Drive | Mid-March to late March 2023 |
| Phases E-J | Plashes Drive – High Street | April to late summer 2023 |
| Further details on these phases will be available nearer to the time of construction at www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/activetravelfund | ||
*dates are subject to weather and construction conditions
Bus services
Information on diverted bus routes is available on the Intalink website: https://www.intalink.org.uk/road-closure-london-road-buntingford. Details can also be found at all relevant stops. The HertsLynx demand responsive service will continue to serve London Road/Station Road.
Access
Access will be maintained for pedestrians on the western footpath throughout the works.
Within the works area, resident vehicles and pedestrians may have to wait to be escorted to/from properties by site workers. Cyclists will need to dismount and share the footway with care.
Working hours
From Phase C onwards, works will take place between 8am – 8pm, seven days a week.
Construction updates
To stay up to date on subsequent phases of work, please visit www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/activetravelfund . You can also sign up for email updates via www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/updateme
We appreciate your patience while we complete these works.
Enquiries about the works on-site can be directed to Hertfordshire County Council’s Contact Centre on 0300 123 4040 or emailed to our dedicated email address .
Yours faithfully,
Paul Rogers
Project Sponsor
A507 7.5t Weight Limit Ban Consultation PTRO
Dear Parish Council,
Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) has been exploring options to reduce the impact of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) through traffic using the A507 in Cottered Village following representations to the Highways Cabinet Panel by local communities.
Following the Informal Consultation that happened in September 2022, HCC considered the feedback from local residents, businesses, and stakeholders. Based on the feedback received, we propose to extend the initially proposed weight limit ban area. The amended area will be from the A10 and Baldock Road roundabout at Buntingford, all across the A507, to the Clothall Road – South Road – Wallington Road roundabout at Baldock.
The key expected benefits of this proposal are:
- HGV through traffic will be rerouted to more suitable routes, reducing overall HGV traffic in Cottered and along the A507.
- The HGV ban on the A507 is anticipated to reduce HGV through traffic in Baldock due to the weight limit restricting flows for vehicles over 7.5T between the A1 and A10 on this route.
- The A507 will be a safer route, reducing conflict between HGVs and risk of damage to the highway
We are now in a position to begin the informal consultation process
Please find attached the letter and the plan concerning the above scheme and proposals. Your support for this scheme is sought after and I would kindly appreciate your feedback.
We intend to consult the nearby residents on Wednesday 08th of February 2023.
Kind regards,
Miltiadis Nikolaidis
Assistant Engineer | Highway Improvements Group | Environment and Infrastructure Department
Hertfordshire County Council
Have your say
During this consultation, we would like to invite you to provide feedback you may have specific to the outlined proposal. This can be done via an online survey tool using the following link: http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/A507WeightLimitPTRO . We ask that it is submitted by Wednesday 08 March 2023.
Alternatively, if you would like a paper copy of the online survey, please make a request using the details provided above.
Temporary Closing and Temporary Waiting Restrictions in B1037 (Unamed Road), Cottered Order 2023
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 using that length of B1037 (unnamed road), Cottered from its easternmost junction with A507 Baldock Road south westwards and north westwards for a distance of approximately 127m (“the Road”), except for access.
An alternative route will be via A507 Baldock Road and B1037 (unnamed road).
ADDITIONALLY all vehicles are prohibited from waiting at any time on both sides of this length of the Road whilst works are in progress.
The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.
If the Order is made, it shall come into force on 20 February 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.
A507 Weight Limit Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) Consultation
Dear Parish Council
Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) has been exploring options to reduce the impact of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) through traffic using the A507 in Cottered Village following representations to the Highways Cabinet Panel by local communities.
HCC is proposing to implement a weight limit ban affecting the A507 and part of the B1037 in Cottered as an experimental scheme under an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) for up to 18 months.
The purpose is to understand the effectiveness of the weight limit ban before making any decision to make the Traffic Regulation Order permanent.
The key expected benefits of this proposal are:
- HGV through traffic will be rerouted to more suitable routes, reducing overall HGV traffic in Cottered and along the A507.
- The HGV ban in Cottered is anticipated to reduce HGV through traffic in Baldock due to the weight limit restricting flows for vehicles over 7.5T between the A1 and A10 on this route.
- The A507 will be a safer route.
- The ETRO will allow HCC to determine if a permanent TRO is justified before the permanent TRO is applied.
- The ETRO will allow HCC to make amendments to the scheme as seen necessary before it is made permanent.
We are now in a position to begin the informal consultation process and intend to consult the nearby residents on Friday 14th October 2022.
Please find attached the letter and the plan concerning the above scheme and proposals.
Your support for this scheme is sought after and your feedback appreciated.
Have your say
During this consultation, we would like to invite you to provide feedback you may have specific to the outlined proposal. This can be done via an online survey tool using the following link: https://surveys.hertfordshire.gov.uk/s/A507WeightLimitETRO/ . We ask that it is submitted by Sunday 13 November 2022.
Alternatively, if you would like a paper copy of the online survey, please make a request using the details provided in the attached letter.
Temporary Closing of B1037 (unnamed road) Cottered) Order No.2 2022
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 B1037 (unnamed road), Cottered from its junction with Blind Lane north eastwards, south eastwards and north eastwards to its junction with Coopers Coppice, a distance of approximately 1070 metres (“the Road”), except for access.
An alternative route will be via B1037 (unnamed road/White Hill/High Street/Stevenage Road/Fairlands Way), A1155 (Fairlands Way/St Georges Way), A602 (Monkswood Way/ Broadhall Way/Hooks Cross/Watton at Stone Bypass/Ware Road/Tonwell Bypass/ Westmill Road), A10 (unnamed road/Wadesmill Bypass/Puckeridge Bypass/unnamed road/Buntingford Bypass), A507 Baldock Road and B1037 (unnamed road).
The Order is needed because utility service works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.
If the Order is made, it shall come into force on 11 October 2022 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.
Temporary Closing and Temporary Waiting Restrictions in Warren Lane/Spring Lane, Cottered
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 using that length of Warren Lane/Spring Lane, Cottered from its junction with B1037 (unnamed road) south eastwards, south westwards, south eastwards, south westwards, south eastwards, north eastwards and north westwards for its entire length (“the length of Roads”), 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 length of roads will be maintained whenever possible throughout the duration of the works.
ADDITIONALLY all vehicles are prohibited from waiting at any time on both sides of this length of Roads whilst works are in progress.
The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the length of Roads.
If the Order is made, it shall come into force on 24 August 2022 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 length of Roads.