HSBC “100% in favour” of joining Harpenden Banking Hub following meeting with local MP Thursday, 12 January, 2023 Harpenden’s Member of Parliament Bim Afolami has told constituents that HSBC are committed to joining his proposed Harpenden Banking Hub, following a recent meeting with the company’s Chief Executive. Local News
Hertfordshire Conservatives Launch Big Boost for Bus Services 17th November 2020 Quick action by the Conservative-run County Council has introduced a county-wide boost to bus services to enable schoolchildren and essential workers to travel... Local News
Hertfordshire Conservatives pledge free school meals during the school holidays 13th November 2020 Hertfordshire County Council’s Conservative administration has moved quickly to provide food vouchers during the school holidays following the Government’s... Local News
Chesfield Community Responds to COVID-19 Pandemic 29th October 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has brought together all levels of government and the local community to support local people. The County Council has been responsible for... Local News
All Talk, No Delivery: St Albans Lib Dems fail to deliver housing promises 29th October 2020 St Albans Liberal Democrats have failed to build a single new unit of social housing in their first year in charge of St Albans, despite having said that a Lib... Local News
Protecting the Great Ashby District Park 20th October 2020 The District Park has seen an exceptional level of use this year, as a welcome way to enjoy some time outside during lockdown. The area was enhanced last summer... Local News
Hitchin Councillor investigates making Priory Fields a public asset 20th October 2020 Priory Fields have been a source of sanctuary for thousands of Hitchin residents during the COVID pandemic; whether walking the dog, running or simply out for a... Local News
Proposals for Flower/Bee Corridor Through Hitchin 20th October 2020 Wildflowers are great for biodiversity, especially pollinators like bees, butterflies, hoverflies and other insects. They can also look good and support our... Local News
A Nature Garden for Round Diamond 20th October 2020 A community project has started over the summer to provide a nature garden for Round Diamond primary school. Unfortunately, Covid restrictions have limited... Local News
Update from Hitchin South County Councillor Derrick Ashley 19th October 2020 Action from your county councillor Derrick Ashley. Recent action - moves to restrict obstructive parking in Highbury and Priory, investigating a 20mph zone in... Local News
Test and Trace for Coronavirus launches today across England 28th May 2020 From 9am today, the new NHS Test and Trace service has launched across England - helping us to keep the virus under control while carefully and safely lifting... National News
Non-essential shops will reopen from 15th June 27th May 2020 To further ease the lockdown, all non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen from 15th of June in England. National News
The Conservatives will not tolerate prejudice or discrimination 13th May 2020 We have commissioned an independent investigation any concerns about prejudice and discrimination head-on. Because no matter your background, you should be able... National News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News