Audit – Period of Public Rights 14th June 2021 to Friday 23rd July 2021
The unaudited Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) 2020 – 2021 has been published with this notice (attached).
As it has yet to be reviewed by the appointed auditor, it is subject to change as a result of that review.
Denise Anderson
Clerk Cottered & Throcking Parish Council
Temporary Closing of Coopers Coppice, Cottered.
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 Coopers Coppice, Cottered from its junction with A507 Baldock Road south eastwards for a distance of approximately 47 metres (“the Road”), except for access.
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh
It is with great sadness that Cottered & Throcking Parish Council has learned of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.
The Council and residents of Cottered & Throcking extend condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and members of the Royal Family.
Hertfordshire’s Book of Remembrance for HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
Notice of closure of Bull 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 the following lengths of roads (“the Roads”), except for access and to prohibit all vehicles from waiting at any time on both sides of these lengths of Roads whilst works are in progress:
- that length of Bull Lane,
Electoral Review of East Hertfordshire District Council
The Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) will be conducting an electoral review of East Hertfordshire District Council.
The review will decide on:
- the number of elected district councillors
- the number of wards
- the name of wards
- where the boundaries between wards should lie
- the number of councillors for each ward
The LGBCE are keen that this information is disseminated to as many people as possible and to provide them with the opportunity to express their views.
Councillors and residents clear mud off footpaths
Following the Cottered & Throcking Parish Council meeting on Tuesday 9th March 2021 Cllr. John Harwood Bee, Cllr. Allen Chamberlain and Cllr. Murchie, along with a piece of his machinery with a very big ‘bucket’ cleared the mud from the footpath between Lower Farm drive and The Guide Centre. They were ably assisted by two nearby residents who helped to load the bucket and supply much needed tea.
Citizens Advice East Herts update
Who and how are we helping?
We continue to operate a remote advice service which has enabled us to help over 7,269 people (as of end January) since the first lockdown in March, up 31% on 2019. We are seeing an increase in demand for our support with issues becoming more complex. Benefits and Housing are the biggest areas of need and we are fundraising to be able to offer more specialist casework support in these areas.
Citizen’s Advice East Herts – Here to help
Since 23 March, we have helped 2,396 clients – 36% more than the same time period last year – with advice on a range of issues. Employment continues to be the top issue for clients, with advice needed on furlough and redundancy etc. We are also continuing to help with practical support such as Foodbank referrals and local community links and are working with East Herts Police and other local Citizens Advice to raise awareness of Covid-related scams.
Pedestrian Crossing Feasibility Study Report
A copy of the report investigating the feasibility of placing a pedestrian crossing on the A507 in Cottered is attached.