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Notice Board
Useful Telephone Numbers
06 February 2024
The following are useful numbers for reporting faults and events to various bodies, including County and District Councils.
Launch of Community Safety Survey
23 February 2021
Launch of Community Safety Survey
Residents in North Herts are being asked for their views on crime, disorder and nuisance issues. The North Herts Community Safety Partnership (NH CSP) has launched the consultation to find out what local people think about community safety issues in their area. Answers given will assist the partnership in prioritising resources and will also be used to inform and help create a new Community Safety Action Plan for the district. The survey is completely anonymous and only takes a few minutes to complete.
NH CSP is made up of several different organisations including North Hertfordshire District Council, Hertfordshire County Council, Hertfordshire Police, Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, Probation Services, NHS and other public, private and voluntary organisations who all work together to make the district a safer place for all.
A press release will be circulated to the local media early next week and partners are being encouraged to assist with wider promotion of the survey through their networks. The Council will also promote the survey through social media. The consultation runs from Monday 22 February until Friday 19 March 2021.
To access the online survey visit: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/NHcommunitysafety For more information please contact: Becky Coates Community Protection Manager Tel: 01462 474 504 Email: Rebecca.coates@north-herts.gov.uk
NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR
27 November 2020
PARISH OF PIRTON
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that due to the resignation of Carol-Anne McConnellogue, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 15 December 2020 (14 days after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors for the said Parish, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
If an election is called it will, under the provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020, take place on or after 6th May 2021
Melanie Stimpson
ProperOfficer
Council Offices
Gernon Road
Letchworth Garden City
Hertfordshire
SG6 3JF
Train Service Changes from 13 December 2020
09 November 2020
From Sunday 13 December, as part of the national timetable change, Govia Thameslink are introducing a set of changes to train services across their network.
These changes have been shaped by the input of customers and stakeholders, to prepare the Great Northern and Thameslink network for the three-month upgrade of King’s Cross in Spring 2021, and to tailor services to the times when demand is greatest and help provide a more reliable service.
The new timetable is live in journey planners such as www.nationalrail.co.uk
Road Closure Notice - Docklands, Pirton
09 November 2020
A road closure notice has been issued for Docklands, Pirton by Herts County Council.
This is an advance warning effective from 7 Dec 20, but no actual date of closure has yet been notified.The closure is for unspecified works, but vehicular access to properties will be maintained whenever possible during the works.
The Public Notice will appear in the Comet Series on 19 November and 3 December 2020
London Luton Airport Consultations
06 November 2020
It was agreed at the LLACC meeting on Monday that it's important for all Local Councils to be well informed about the two consultations currently being run by Luton Airport :
1) URGENT, deadline 11th Nov: Pre-consultation on proposals to expand to 19 million passengers, which also includes setting aside the noise contour limit
- for the Airport's information, see http://www.luton19mppa.info/
- for guidance from the LADACAN anti-noise group, see https://ladacan.org/consultation-on-19-million-passengers/
2) Deadline 5th Feb: Consultation on arrivals flight path changes, which will have an impact on communities north-east, north and north-west of the Airport
- for the Airport's information, see https://consultations.airspacechange.co.uk/london-luton-airport/ad6_luton_arrivals/
- for guidance from the LADACAN anti-noise group, see https://ladacan.org/consultation-on-arrivals-flight-paths/
It's important for Parish, Town and Community Councils to circulate this information to local people and encouraging them to respond, as well as to consider submitting their own response as well."
Shared Ownership Apartments Comice Meadows
08 October 2020
B3Living, a housing association in Hertfordshire, is publicising 2 shared ownership apartments available on the Comice Meadows site in Pirton, Herts.
These are exclusively for local people of the North Herts District area.
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Property Flood Resilience Survey
06 October 2020
Risk & Policy Analysts Ltd have been commissioned by the Environment Agency to undertake an study focused on resilience to flooding (a letter of appointment from the Environment Agency can be seen here: https://rpaltd.co.uk/uploads/page_files/rpa-confirmation-letter-final.pdf) .
As part of the study we have developed a short survey to collect information on behaviours and opinions on Property Flood Resilience. The survey can be found at: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ownersandoccupiers/
We would like to ask you to kindly pass this invitation on to property owners and occupiers (both residential and commercial) in your area, so that we can find out what they think about Property Flood Resilience.
NOTE from the Clerk: This is an independent survey and has not been commissioned by the Parish Council. It is for individuals to decide whether to participate or not.
NOW OPEN! Children's Play Areas, Pirton
29 June 2020
In line with NHDC and after much 'hands on' work by members of the Parish Council in a very short space of time, the Children's Play Areas are now open again.
Please keep to the advice given by both the Government and the signs put up by the Parish Council.
Public Statement on Historic VAT Reclaims
25 June 2020
In the interests of transparency, the Parish Council has issued a public statement regarding historic VAT reclaims.
The document can be found on this site under Documents/Finance/VAT Public Statement 23 June 2020
Citizens Advice North Herts
18 May 2020
We will not be offering face-to-face advice for the foreseeable future; but we are still here to help.
To contact Citizens Advice North Herts offices for advice, please call 01462 689801
You will be prompted to leave your details and we will return your call as soon as possible.
To email us visit our website and complete the enquiry form:
northhertscab.org.uk/contact-us/
If you need advice about Universal Credit please call us on:
0800 144 8 444 (freephone) Monday – Friday 8am – 6pm
Or chat to us online: citizensadvice.org.uk/helptoclaim
For advice about anything else, please call us on:
03444 111 444 Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm
or contact us by webchat at: citizensadvice.org.uk
Letter from the Parish Council
28 April 2020
Please follow the link to a letter from the Parish Council.
Latest update on Arriva Bus Services 17.04.2020
27 April 2020
From Friday 17th April all Arriva customers are being asked to only use contactless payment or the digital m-ticket app. to help reduce the amount of physical contact between customers and drivers. Arriva drivers will not be able to provide change to customers and any over payment of fares will be donated to the NHS COVID-19 Appeal, which is supporting NHS staff and volunteers. Cash will only be accepted as a form of payment in exceptional circumstances and where the correct fare can be paid. Arriva have also implemented social distancing measures to help protect drivers and customers wherever possible. This includes cordoning off the front seats near to the driver’s cab, ensuring all services are operated by buses with screens where possible for additional protection. Arriva are constantly monitoring the ongoing situation with a view to focusing on critical bus services where appropriate. For more details: www.arrivabus.co.uk/coronavirus/covid-19-faqs/#travellingwithus Given the constantly changing situation it is strongly recommended that you should check for the latest updates online prior to travelling
Covid-19 - Advice for Allotment Holders
30 March 2020
Covid 19 Emergency Measures
March 26th, 2020
UPDATED 26/03/20
Following the instructions around movement and gatherings from the Prime Minister on 23 March 2020, we are consulting with central government but as we understand the situation at the moment it is still permitted to visit your plot, to take daily exercise on their own or with members of your household. It is vitally important that you follow all the advice about social distancing and hygiene in the points below and not gather together on site.
Any plot-holder who is self isolating because a household member is ill with corona-virus should not be visiting the site.
AllotmentsThe National Allotment Society has issued useful guidance on how to manage allotments in accordance with government regulations.
NHDC - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: suspension of garden and food waste collections
27 March 2020
From Monday 30 March unfortunately we will not be collecting any food waste caddies until further notice. All food waste should therefore be placed into your purple refuse bin.
We have also had to take the difficult decision to suspend our paid garden waste collection service from 30 March.
We do appreciate that this is a paid for service and once we know the full extent of the disruption, a further communication will be sent to garden waste subscribers.
For tips on home composting, go to our website.
We sincerely apologise for these changes and would have liked to give you more notice, but we have been forced to move very quickly so that we can prioritise collection of refuse and recycling. We know these unprecedented actions will be disappointing, but ask you to please work with us in these difficult times.
Covid-19 Parish Council Meetings - Update
24 March 2020
Until further notice, during the current Covid-19 epidemic and in accordance with government guidelines, no face-to-face Parish Council meetings will take place.
Remote meetings using Zoom will commence with the Parish Council Meeting on 14 May. The agenda will be published in the usual way and members of the public will be able to ask for the Zoom link.
If you have any questions, please contact the Clerk (parishclerk@pirtonparishcouncil.org.uk) in the first instance.
S106 Monies
16 March 2020
A new link under Documents/Finance has been added explaining the S106 monies currently available to Pirton.
Annual Parish Meeting - POSTPONED until further notice
13 March 2020
The Annual Parish Meeting will take place in the village hall on Thursday 21 May 2020, starting at 7.30pm. All residents of Pirton are cordially invited to attend.
This is an opportunity to hear what the Parish Council has been doing and to ask questions.
Road Closure - High Street - Date to be advised
25 February 2020
TRO14326 The Hertfordshire (Temporary Closing and Temporary Waiting Restrictions in Various Roads
8. that length of High Street, Pirton from its junction with Royal Oak Lane north westwards toits junctions with West Lane, a distance of approximately 533 metres.An alternative route will be via Royal Oak Lane and West Lane.
This will come into operation from 1 April 2020 and is valid for 18 months.
The Public Notice will appear in the Comet Series on 12 and 26 March 2020
Directory of Pirton Organisations Update
19 February 2020
The Directory of Pirton Organisations is currently being updated. Please email any updates to the Parish Clerk
parishclerk@pirtonparishcouncil.org.uk and they will be incorporated into the updated document.
Affinity Water Priority Services Register
22 January 2020
Need extra help? We have some additional services that may help you.
Visually impaired?
Hearing difficulties?
Medical conditions?
Password scheme?
Registering is easy and straightforward. Visit the website or call us.
www.affinitywater.co.uk/priorityservices or 0345 357 2406
Parish Council Vacancy
20 January 2020
Notice is hereby given that due to the resignation of Stephen Smith, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 6 February 2020 (14 days after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officerat the address below by TEN electors for the said Parish, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled byco-option.
If an election is called, it will take place not later than 6 April 2020.
Dated 20 January 2020.
David Scholes
Returning Officer
Council Offices
Gernon Road
Letchworth Garden City
Hertfordshire
SG6 3JF
Councils Launch FREE Central Heating Scheme
16 January 2020
10/01/2020 - 3:15pm
North Hertfordshire District Council (NHDC), working with Hertsmere and East Herts Councils, have secured funding to help people living in the three areas to transform their home heating facilities and reduce their energy bills.
Homeowners and private renting tenants that don’t have radiators in their home and rely on inefficient room heaters or fires could get an A-rated gas-powered central heating system installed at no cost.
THE HERTFORDSHIRE (TEMPORARY CLOSING OF PRIORS HILL, PIRTON) ORDER 2020
02 January 2020
NOTICE is given that Hertfordshire County Council intends to make an Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, to prohibit all vehicular traffic from using that length of Priors Hill,Pirton from its junction withDanefield Road north westwards for a distance of approximately 100metres (“the Road”).
An alternative route will be via Priors Hill,Hitchin Road, Walnut Tree Road, High Street, Shillington Road and Priors Hill.
The Order is needed because utility service works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.
If the Order is made, it shall come into force on 10 February 2020 for a period of up to 18 months. However, the restrictions specified shall only take effect at the times indicated by signs on or near the Road.
A copy of the proposed Order may be inspected free of charge at County Hall, Hertford between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm (excluding weekends, bank and public holidays).
If you have any queries about the proposed Order, please contact Paul Murphy tel. 07812 262 744 at UK Power Networks or Martyn Edwards tel. 0300 123 4047 at Hertfordshire County Council.
County Hall 23 January 2020
Hertford Mark Kemp
Herts Director of Environment &
SG13 8DN Infrastructure
Temporary Closing and Temporary Waiting Restrictions in West Lane and High Street, Pirton
16 December 2019
THE HERTFORDSHIRE (TEMPORARY CLOSING AND TEMPORARY WAITING RESTRICTIONS IN WEST LANE AND HIGH STREET, PIRTON) ORDER 2020
NOTICE is given that Hertfordshire County Council intends to make an Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, to prohibit all vehicular traffic from using the following lengths of roads (“the Roads”), except for access and to prohibit all vehicles from waiting at any time on both sides of these lengths of Roads whilst works are inprogress:-
- that length of West Lane, Pirton from its junction with Shillington Road north eastwards to its junction with Royal Oak Lane, a distance of approximately 533metres.
An alternative route will be via Shillington Road, Priors Hill, Hitchin Road, Walnut Tree Road and Royal Oak Lane. - that length of High Street,Pirton from its easternmost junction with West Lane south eastwards for a distance of approximately 31metres.
An alternative route will be via Royal Oak Lane and High Street.
The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the Roads.
If the Order is made, it shall come into force on27 January 2020 for a period of up to 18 months. However, the restrictions specified shall only take effect at the times indicated by signs on or near the Roads.
A copy of the proposed Order may be inspected free of charge at County Hall, Hertford between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm (excluding weekends, bank and public holidays).
If you have any queries about the proposedOrder please contact AdrianRedrup tel. 0300 123 4047 at Hertfordshire County Council.
County Hall 9 January 2020
Hertford Mark Kemp
Herts Director of Environment &
SG13 8DN Infrastructure
Hertfordshire Year of Culture 2020 - Cultural Olympiad
16 December 2019
Next July has been designated as Cultural Olympiad month - as part of the Hertfordshire Year of Culture 2020 - and as part of that programme, the Herts Sports and Physical Activity Partnership (HSP) is seeking to bring back together individuals and groups with a connection to Hertfordshire that were involved in the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
On Saturday 18 July 2020, HSP – together with Sports Development Officers from Hertfordshire’s 10 district and borough councils – will be staging a Festival of Sport at the University of Hertfordshire Sports Village to mark the start of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The centrepiece of that event will be a lunch for participants, coaches, Games Makers, Officials and Torch Bearers that were involved in the London 2012 programme, to celebrate their involvement and achievements; to track their respective journeys over the intervening 8 years; and to reflect on how the 2012 Games used sport to unite the nation, and to portray the UK in a very favourable light on the world stage.
The Partnership has enlisted the support of Hertfordshire’s 2012 Olympic Ambassador, John Fuller – a Games Maker himself – to help coordinate the programme and in announcing the initiative.
Anyone involved in any way in the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games programme and who might be interested in being invited to the Spirit of 2012 lunch, should contact Kelly Fagan at k.fagan@herts.ac.uk.
Notice of Future Temporary Closure of Shillington Road
09 October 2019
NOTICE is given that Hertfordshire County Council intends to make an Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, to prohibit all vehicular traffic from using that length of Shillington Road,Pirton from a point in line with the western boundary of No.28 Shillington Road north eastwards fora distance of approximately 70metres (“the Road”), except for access.
An alternative route will be via Shillington Road, Priors Hill,Hitchin Road, Walnut Tree Road, Royal Oak Lane, West Lane and Shillington Road.
The Order is needed because sewer connection works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.
If the Order is made, it shall come into force on 11 November 2019 for a period of up to 18 months. However, the restrictions specified shall only take effect at the times indicated by signs on or near the Road.
A copy of the proposed Order may be inspected free of charge at County Hall, Hertford between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm (excluding weekends, bank and public holidays).
If you have any queries about the proposed Order, please contact CarlaRoccelli tel. 01767 691 638 at Parrott Utilities or Martyn Edwards tel. 0300 123 4047 at Hertfordshire County Council.
County Hall 24 October 2019
Hertford Mark Kemp
Herts Director of Environment &
SG13 8DN Infrastructure
Vandalism at Cala Homes Holwell Road
20 September 2019
Cala Homes has informed us that there has been further vandalism on their site at Holwell Road, with paint once more being thrown over some houses.The Pirton Parish Council deplores this behaviour. It is simply criminal damage, and a criminal offence. The site has its planning permission, and those who work there are entitled to do so in safety and to be treated with respect. The Parish Council is endeavouring to engage constructively with Cala Homes over a number of issues in order to improve the site for residents and the Pirton community. These acts of vandalism must cease!
Parish Council Vacancies
14 May 2019
Two vacancies still exist for Councillors for Pirton Parish Council.
Please think about joining the Parish Council now – you can help to shape the future of Pirton, as well as becoming involved in ongoing and planned projects to improve village life for residents.
If you would like to be considered for co-option, please write to or email the clerk with an outline of your reasons for wishing to join the Parish Council and a little information about yourself.
Please note: The applicant’s name must appear on the current register of the Voters List or the applicant should during the whole of the twelve months preceding the relevant date have resided in or within three miles of the parish or the applicant’s only place of work during the whole of the twelve months preceding the relevant date is in the parish. The applicant must not be debarred from standing as a Councillor.
For more information, please contact the Parish Clerk or any Councillor.
Outline Planning Permission Granted for Priors Hill Site
02 August 2018
NHDC have granted JPP Land Outline Planning Permission for the site on Priors Hill.
See the Decision Notice here
Elm Tree Farm Construction Management Plan - CALA Homes' Appeal
16 June 2018
CALA Homes have won their appeals regarding the Construction Management Plan & Traffic Management Plans (CMP)for the Holwell Turn site (ETF1). The appeals were for both the Holwell only route i.e. - arrival and departure via Holwell.
These were the two early applications, i.e. arguably the most detailed of the plans with a fair amount of supervision and control and the basic one with very little control and supervision.
This means that Cala can not only construct the 78 houses but choose which of the plans they wish.
Details of the decision and costs can be seen at https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/ViewCase.aspx?caseid=3188488.
Data Protection Policy
25 May 2018
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force on 25th May 2018. It is an EU directive but will be replaced by an almost identical Data Protection Bill after Brexit, so it is here to stay.
It is the biggest change in privacy legislation in over 20 years and replaces the Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC. It also overrides the Data Protection Act of 1998.
It applies to almost all organisations, especially public bodies, but not individuals. It effectively reverses the ownership of personal data, giving control back to the individual. It encourages only the minimum amount of data to be stored and for the minimum period and it obliges everyone in the data supply chain to comply.
Personal data includes any information relating to a person that can be used to directly or indirectly identify that person:
· Full name, email address, date of birth, IP address/website cookies
· Purchases, downloads, subscriptions and services used
· Questions and responses, promotions used, survey responses
· Financial history, banking/credit, payment transactions and donations
· Healthcare and education services used
· CCTV recordings, gender identity, location data, credit card data
· Judgements/sanctions, government services
· Any data capable of identifying an individual either on its own or when combined with other information
Internal account numbers, PINs and passwords, IMEIs, National Insurance number
Driving licence number, passport number
There is a special category of high-risk data –Prohibited without explicit consent or reasons
· Race/ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs and union membership
· Biometric, genetic, health/medical data
· Sexual orientation, sex life
· Criminal offences, criminal convictions
The legislation affects both manual and automated processing (i.e. Databases, voice mail and completed forms
CCTV, cookies and website tracking). It includes both digital and paper records, but only applies to personal data able to identify a living subject, so excludes anonymous and encrypted information.
Applies to all 'data subjects' so affects the public sector, members of the public, the council’s employees and volunteers, Suppliers, Contractors.
The Council is creating a number of new Policy Documents to conform to the law. These can be viewed under the 'Policies' tab. A number of other useful documents relating to the GDPR are also available.
Neighbourhood Development Plan Update
02 May 2018
Pirton Neighbourhood Development Plan is now officially ‘ made’ and is now fully part of the statutory development plan for North Herts.
See the Decision Statement below.
Neighbourhood Development Plan Referendum Result
09 March 2018
At the vote on 8th March 2018 residents resoundingly voted to approve the NDP.
Voting was:
FOR: 520
AGAINST: 18 (1 SPOILT VOTE)
Turnout was 56.7%
Objection to ETF2
26 August 2017
The Parish Council has submitted its objection to the proposed building of up to 99 houses at Holwell Turn ("ETF2").
The document is shown below.
Parish Council Response to Holwell Turn Construction Management Plan
Planning Links
19 July 2017
See below links to planning documents and audio minutes of NHDC Meetings;
Planning applications and appeal decisions for Holwell Turn - historical information
Below are:
The Appeal decision (2 documents)
The Planning Control Committee minutes for both decisions.
http://web.north-herts.gov.uk/aksnherts/images/att5368.pdf
http://web.north-herts.gov.uk/aksnherts/images/att5366.doc
http://web.north-herts.gov.uk/aksnherts/users/public/admin/kab12.pl?cmte=PCC&meet=32&arc=71
http://web.north-herts.gov.uk/aksnherts/users/public/admin/kab12.pl?cmte=PCC&meet=27&arc=71
http://web.north-herts.gov.uk/aksnherts/users/public/admin/kab12.pl?cmte=PCC&meet=35&arc=71
Elmtree Farm Applications
Planning Control meeting May 2017
Minutes including audio recording and officers report
http://web.north-herts.gov.uk/aksnherts/users/public/admin/kab12.pl?cmte=PCC&meet=125&arc=71
Planning Control committee meeting March 2017
Officer's report
http://web.north-herts.gov.uk/aksnherts/images/att12146.RTF
Minutes including audio recording
http://web.north-herts.gov.uk/aksnherts/users/public/admin/kab12.pl?cmte=PCC&meet=123&arc=20
Planning Control Meeting 17 December 2015 - outline permission.
Officer's report
http://web.north-herts.gov.uk/aksnherts/images/att10329.rtf
Minutes including audio recording.
http://web.north-herts.gov.uk/aksnherts/users/public/admin/kab12.pl?cmte=PCC&meet=107&arc=20
ETF2 Reasons for Objection
18 July 2017
Please see the list of reasons the Parish Council puts forward as objections to the Phase 2 development of Elm Tree Farm.
Elm Tree Farm Construction Management Plan
12 July 2017
The Amended Cala Homes Construction Management Plan and the updated Watermans report are now available on the NHDC Planning Portal. The proposed route is in through Pirtonvia Hitchin Road, Priors Hill, Shillington Road, West Lane, Holwell Road and out through Holwell. There still seem to be some contradictions in the report, which the Parish Council is asking NHDC to clarify.The Parish Council will be delivering a leaflet re the amended Construction Route to every household in the village.
The closing date for comments to NHDC is July 27th.
See letter below for details.
Pirton Action Group
30 June 2017
At the Annual Parish Meeting held at the Village Hall on 29th June, the Parish Council asked for volunteers who would be prepared to join an Action Groupto fight the Gladman proposals for a further 99 houses at Elm Tree Farm ("ETF2").
Anyone interested in joining such a group and/or providing financial support to a fight against the developers should contact the Group:
| nick.rowe54@yahoo.co.uk | Nick Rowe |
| adrianmuxlow@btinternet.com | Adrian Muxlow |
| max27sop1a@gmail.com | Maxine Shearer |
20 mph Speed Limit Survey Results
13 June 2017
The attached spreadsheet shows the responses to the questionnaire about a 20 mph speed limit in Pirton. The response will now be passed to County Councillor David Barnard who will advise on further action.
There were 156 responses, of which 132 voted YES and 24 voted NO.
This is 84.6% YES and 15.4% NO (or 5.5 to 1 in favour).
In general there were many comments against the use of speed bumps (only 1 in favour).
Many people argued that existing limits, especially on Priors Hill and West Lane, should be enforced.
The comment was also made more than once that speed in the central areas of the village was largely self-regulating, with parked cars and narrow roads restricting speed.
Some people argued that the extra expense and signage was unnecessary and asked how the limit was going to be policed.
One resident told of her experience of a 20 mph limit in her home village, where the effect was more negative than positive. She said that the village was safer before the limit was imposed and
said the police would probably be opposed to the idea.
The emphasis of people’s thinking seemed to be West Lane and Priors Hill, with Royal Oak Lane and the High Street mentioned to a lesser extent.
More Battles Ahead
27 May 2017
Just a day after the "Planning Committee" of NHDC approved the building of 78 houses at the Holwell Turn, the Parish Council has received a letter from the developers Gladman to say that they are now going to push ahead with "phase 2" of the development - a further 99 houses on the adjoining field.
We are more prepared this time. We will for a start not believe what we were told with the original development: that the outline planning approval is not that important; that the real battle comes when the detail is submitted and the exact number of houses is known.We know that this application has to be fought from the word go with every tool at our disposal:- planning and legal measures, the press, the community - whatever it takes to stop this unwanted expansion.We will ensure this time around that we receive correct information from NHDC and that online facilities are up to the job - not the intermittent so-called portal which was available up to now.
More information will be published as it becomes available.
Gladman letter, received 27th May, attached.
Holwell Turn - Parish Council Submissions
25 May 2017
In advance of the Planning Committee Meeting at NHDC on 25th May, the Parish Council has submitted 3 documents to the planning officers and committee members.
These set out the council's on-going objections to the planned development in detailed and summary form, as well as a Traffic Management plan with regard to thehandling of Construction Traffic for the site.
Parish Council Response to the Draft Local Plan
05 December 2016
The Parish Council has submitted its response to the latest Draft Local Plan from North Herts District Council.
A copy of the response is below.
New National Phone Number Announced for Power Networks
05 August 2016
On 6th September a new national phone number “105” will be launched by electricity network operators for customers to call should they need to report or get information about a power cut in their area.
Key points to note about this service are:
- Dialling 105 will put customers through to their local electricity network operator – the company that manages the cables, power lines and substations that deliver electricity into homes and businesses in their area.
- 105 is just one of the ways that customers can contact their electricity network operator. They can also contact them by phone or via their website, and most network operators are on social media too.
- 105 is a free service for people in England, Scotland and Wales.
- Customers can call 105 no matter who they choose to buy electricity from.
- Customers can also call 105 if they spot damage to electricity power lines and substations that could put anyone in danger. If there’s a serious immediate risk, they should call the emergency services too.
Allotments
Sundry reports