Youth cricket in Flamstead
From Flamstead Cricket Club: We have now opened bookings for our All Stars and Dynamos programmes this summer at Flamstead Cricket Club (details below). We are also planning to run junior hardball cricket (11+, younger …
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Useful links for residents re: Meningitis outbreak in Kent
You may be aware of the Meningitis incidents in Kent, the Herts Resilience Forum has shared these links for anyone concerned: Up-do-date information from UKHSA is available: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cases-of-invasive-meningococcal-disease-confirmed-in-kent When to seek medical help: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/
Consultation on proposed changes to library opening hours
From Hertfordshire County Council: Proposed changes to Sunday opening hours at 6 libraries and evening opening hours at Welwyn Garden City Central Library As part of the Council’s wider savings programme, we are consulting on …
Central Government consultation on Local Government Reorganisation closing on 26 March
Residents and organisations across Hertfordshire are reminded to have their say on proposals to change the structure of local government in the county. A seven-week statutory consultation was launched by the Government in early February …
Sustainable Streets Together – Free for Dacorum Residents
Sustainable Streets Together – Free for Dacorum Residents Residents across Dacorum are invited to join Sustainable Streets Together ‘Dacorum’, a free, community‑led programme that helps community groups and neighbours’ team up to cut bills, reduce waste and …
Helping Hertfordshire’s children and young people to have a HAPpy Easter
From Herts County Council We are once again running our free activity camps for children and young people in Hertfordshire and booking is now open. Fully funded holiday activity camps return for the Easter break, …
TRO 29756 – The Hertfordshire (Temporary Closing of Valley Lane, Markyate) Order 2026
Please see below from Highways: TRO 29756 – The Hertfordshire (Temporary Closing of Valley Lane, Markyate) Order 2026 I attach for your information a copy of the Public Notice and plan giving details of the …
Early Education & Childcare entitlement
If your child turns 9 months between January and March 2026 you can now apply for the early education and childcare entitlement for up to 30 hours to be used from January 2026. To find …
St Albans Foodbank – St John’s Church, Markyate
St Albans Foodbank is working to set up a fortnightly foodbank in St John’s Markyate. This would be on Wednesdays from 11.30 to 1.00pm. Safeguarding and Manual Handling training will be provided. If you would be …
Additional temporary bus stops
The temporary stops located at the London Road junction were chosen as they are fully accessible and provide step-free access. Although they are further from Hicks Road, they remain only 0.7 miles from the furthest …