North Herts Council leader says new authority will be ‘really good for residents’
Last week Katie Hall interviewed Hitchin Councillor and NHDC leader - Val Bryant to talk devolution, local government reorganisation, and more
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Community groups, charities, volunteering, and the people who make Hitchin special.
Firefighters urging residents to use ‘what3words’ to pinpoint their location
As the heatwave continues, Area Commander Gibbons is also keen to reinforce more general advice to keep residents safe over the summer.
Approval recommended for 300-home plan in village just outside Hitchin
Proposals to build 300 homes on the southern edge of Little Wymondley have been recommended for approval by planning officers.
SEND remains key pressure on Hertfordshire county council as debt rises above £700million
Provision for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) remains a key pressure on Herts County Council, as its borrowing rose to £703.7 million
Residents encouraged to help reduce wildfire risk this summer
North Herts Council is encouraging residents and visitors to take extra care outdoors this summer to help reduce the risk of wildfires.
Better Beginnings for Babies: Tilehouse Rotary Launches Phase Two Fundraising for Lister Hospital
The Rotary Club of Hitchin Tilehouse has begun Phase Two of its Better Beginnings for Babies campaign
Have your say on Hitchin policing priorities as police launch new public survey
Once priorities have been agreed, residents can expect to see increased patrols, community engagement events and targeted enforcement activity
Conservative councillors call for long-term plan to reduce numbers of ‘looked after’ children being placed out-of-Hertfordshire
At the end of March 393 of Hertfordshire’s looked-after children had been placed outside of the county
More than 112,000 trees pledged as thousands of Hertfordshire residents help create greener future
Hertfordshire County Council has announced that more than 4,500 residents have taken part in the 2026 scheme
County council facing ‘maximum’ cyber security risk ahead of local government reform
Herts County Council is facing its “maximum” level of cyber security risk, with fears over how IT systems will cope amid sweeping changes to local government.