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As autumn begins and leaves start to turn gold, amber and red, North Herts Council is encouraging residents to discover the district's parks, nature reserves, and walking routes as part of World Car Free Day (Tuesday, September 22).
As autumn begins and leaves start to turn gold, amber and red, North Herts Council is encouraging residents to discover the district's parks, nature reserves, and walking routes as part of World Car Free Day (Tuesday, September 22).
Source: North Herts Council
Hitchin and Letchworth lidos have welcomed more than 127,000 visitors during the 2026 season, with visitor numbers up by almost 44 per cent compared with last year.
Herts Careline, Hertfordshire’s award-winning local assistive technology service, continues to help residents stay safe and independent at home, with this year’s Customer Satisfaction Survey showing exceptional levels of satisfaction and reassurance among customers.
The tougher fines follow a sharp rise in fly-tipping across the district. The council recorded 1,565 incidents during the 2025/26 financial year — up 23%
