Secondary school applications open for Hitchin families – with October deadline
The deadline for secondary school applications is Saturday, October 31, 2026, with the council stressing the importance of submitting applications on time.
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MP blasts refugee sanctuary motion for Herts as ‘grandstanding gesture’
City of Sanctuary UK is a charity that manages a network of councils, schools, and businesses dedicated to building a supportive culture for refugees and asylum
Fake ‘Hall Farm’ milk delivery accounts target Hitchin Facebook users
Hitchin residents are being warned about an unusually elaborate apparent scam
North Herts trans woman launches November wellbeing initiative with support from Hertfordshire FA
A North Hertfordshire community volunteer is preparing a gentle wellbeing initiative this November, focusing on men’s mental health and grassroots football.
Local trans woman explores gentle wellbeing posters after repeated tragic railway news reports
Katie has begun designing a small set of calm, supportive posters that could sit quietly in staff areas or community spaces
Historic Hitchin building Charnwood House could finally return to community use
Its future has generated considerable interest among residents, with previous consultations finding that people wanted to see a community hub there
North Herts plans to bring Charnwood House back to life
One of Hitchin's well known historic buildings is set for a new chapter as North Herts Council launches a renewed marketing exercise to bring Charnwood House back into community use.
Reviewing progress towards our Housing Strategy goals
Strong progress has been made on North Herts Council’s Housing Strategy 2024–2029.
Letchworth Lido to host North Herts’ first Doggy Splash
Letchworth Lido is set to welcome four-legged swimmers for the first time this September, with North Herts’ first-ever Doggy Splash event giving local dogs the chance to enjoy the outdoor pool alongside their owners.
Inspector backs council action over illegal use of former Baldock hotel
North Herts Council has welcomed a Planning Inspector's decision to dismiss an appeal against enforcement action over the unauthorised use of The George in Baldock as residential accommodation.