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
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News
Party Co-Chairman Amanda Milling responds to Labour leadership election result 4th April 2020 Amanda Milling responds to Keir Starmer's election as leader of the Labour Party. National News
