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
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
