County council draws up plans to charge schools that opt to become academies
It was reported that until 2025, the council could claim £25,000 from the government to cover conversion costs.
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Community groups, charities, volunteering, and the people who make Hitchin special.
Samuel Lucas School Children Bring Bingo, Laughter & Community Spirit to Milford Lodge Care Home
Milford Lodge Care Home was filled with excitement, chatter, and the unmistakable buzz of friendly competition as children from Samuel Lucas School visited
Summer Holidays in North Herts: family fun close to home
Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained this summer? North Herts has plenty to offer, from outdoor adventures and water play to indoor activities and spaces to unwind. Whether you’ve got an hour to spare or a whole day to fill, there’s something for everyone.
Lib Dems accuse government of ‘shocking manipulation’ over Hertfordshire council shake-up
The Liberal Democrat leader further accused the Government of designing the new council boundaries for political advantage.
Hertfordshire: Woman alleged to have been subletting social housing property
A woman who was alleged to have been sub-letting her social housing property had it taken away . . . after being presented with evidence from her own mobile
NASA science chief Dr Nicola Fox receives stellar welcome on return to Hitchin
Before her appearance at St Mary’s, Hitchin British Schools Museum announced that she would become one of its patrons
Churchgate regeneration moves forward – but councillors warn scheme must be ‘right for Hitchin’
The council will now appoint a specialist regeneration partner through a competitive procurement process to refine the plans
Hitchin to be in new Central Hertfordshire council
Projections suggested the two-unitary model would have saved between £316m and £418m across Hertfordshire within ten years
Council approves next phase of Churchgate regeneration project
At Full Council on 17 July 2026, Councillors at North Herts Council approved the next phase of work to develop proposals for the regeneration of Hitchin's Churchgate area, marking an important step towards securing the long-term future of one of the town centre's most significant redevelopment opportunities.
Hertfordshire councils set to be replaced by four unitary authorities
Hitchin to be in Central Hertfordshire that will include areas covered by Stevenage, North Herts and Welwyn Hatfield councils