Labour/Lib Dem Local Plan consultation now open Wednesday, 3 April, 2024 Hertsmere Borough Council's Labour/Lib Dem coalition have released their draft Local Plan, with consultation now open. Have your say here. As a Conservative Group, we are greatly concerned about many aspects of the Plan. • They promised a ‘resident-led’ Local Plan but so far no residents or councillors have been consulted on the proposals • They promised to protect 99% of Hertsmere’s green belt... Articles
Conservatives call for investigation into allegations of interference in planning process 29th March 2024 Allegations have been made that a speech by objectors to a large development on Green Belt land in Borehamwood, due to be given by a Councillor at a Planning... Articles
A victory for Borehamwood Green Belt at Hertsmere Planning Committee 12th March 2024 Hertsmere’s Planning Committee have voted not to allow the building of up to 220 homes on the land off Barnet Lane & Furzehill Road/Horses’ Field, Borehamwood... Articles
Hertsmere Conservatives force Labour/Lib Dem coalition to retreat on Green Bin tax 7th February 2024 After huge pressure exerted on the Labour/Lib Dem Coalition running Hertsmere Borough Council by local residents and the Conservatives, there will be no charges... Articles
Hertsmere Conservatives Statement on Hartfield Avenue planning appeal 5th February 2024 Ward Cllrs for Elstree, Morris Bright and Dr Harvey Cohen, have released the following statement with regards to the planning appeal starting this week... Articles
Update on Heath House 31st January 2024 Many residents have been in contact with us as their County Councillor and Borough councillors for Bushey to try and understand better a draft plan by... Articles
Hertsmere passes motion supporting Ukrainian refugees 27th April 2022 At a Council meeting on 27th April 2022, Hertsmere councillors unanimously adopted a motion pledging an additional £50,000 to support Ukrainian refugees... Local News
Council Leader declares draft local plan to be shelved 26th January 2022 At a full council meeting of Hertsmere Borough Council on Wednesday 26 January 2022, Leader Cllr Morris Bright MBE, announced that the authority’s draft local... Local News
Draft Local Plan Engagement 15th October 2021 Hertsmere have launched their draft Local plan which will help shape our Borough for the next 15 years. It shows where the potential homes and employment sites... ArticlesLocal News
The Local Plan: How do I view it? 12th September 2021 Being an elected member of Hertsmere Borough Council, or any Council for the matter, means you have to sometimes make hard decisions, important decisions, but... Local NewsOpinions
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
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