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Until now, the majority of Hertfordshire residents could access half-price fares on bus and Interlink services by purchasing a £20 Savercard.
A final decision on whether the number of affordable homes can be reduced will be made by the council’s planning committee on Thursday (October 1).
According to Hertfordshire county council, the value of the FPNs issued in 2025/26 totalled £468,160.
Celebrity chef and GBBO champion, Matty Edgell has announced the opening of this year's Veolia Orchard scheme, inviting schools and community groups in East and North Hertfordshire to apply for either five fruit trees or ten strawberry plants.
Members of the council’s impact of scrutiny advisory committee heard the authority is expecting a response from the Department for Education by October
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.
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).
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%
North Herts Council has increased fly-tipping Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) to £1,000, as part of ongoing efforts to tackle environmental crime, protect communities, and safeguard the district's countryside, streets, and public spaces.
