Local Plan Under Consultation
The future of planning and development across Welwyn Hatfield is under the spotlight, with residents being consulted until 15th February.
6 Feb 2023
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Hertfordshire County
County is failing on plan to bring looked after children back to live in homes in Herts
A report to Herts County Council’s Resources and Performance Panel has revealed that its “Residential Strategy” has been delayed and is at risk of not meeting its targets.
10 Oct 2023
Hertfordshire County
Council unclear if hiring freeze will deliver required savings
A meeting of Herts County Council’s Resources and Performance Panel has been told that it is uncertain whether the council’s hiring freeze announced last week will close the gap caused by a projected £16.3 million overspend.
9 Oct 2023
Hertfordshire County
GOVERNMENT LARGELY TO BLAME FOR HERTS COUNTY COUNCIL’S FINANCIAL WOES, BUT THE COUNCIL SHOULD HAVE DONE BETTER AS WELL
Both the government and the Conservatives who run Herts County Council must accept responsibility for the forecast £16 million overspend which has resulted in the council freezing the recruitment of all but essential staff.
28 Sep 2023
Hertfordshire County
NO PROGRESS ON HIGHWAY DRAINAGE AFTER TWO YEARS WILL MEAN MORE FLOODS
The response to a Liberal Democrat motion has revealed that Herts County Council has made no progress on a promised highway drainage strategy after more than two years and it is not clear that the work will ever be done.
20 Sep 2023
Hertfordshire County
Herts Conservatives Refuse to allow ULEZ Signs in Hertfordshire
Liberal Democrats have attacked Herts Conservative’s refusal to allow ULEZ signs in the county saying that it will only increase the chances of Herts residents with older cars inadvertently entering the ULEZ area and being charged or fined.
6 Sep 2023
Conservatives Block Plans to Improve Air Quality Outside Schools
Conservatives at Herts County Council blocked a Lib Dem proposal to set up "No Idling" zones near schools to reduce air pollution suffered by school children but the Conservatives voted it down saying they were already doing enough to improve air quality.
20 Jul 2023