News in Hitchin

Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner David Lloyd has told councillors he will now only pursue control of the Fire Service if 'mandated' to do so by the government.

Mr Lloyd submitted a controversial bid to take over the control of the Fire Service from Hertfordshire County Council four years ago.

Did you know Bancroft Medical Centre in Hitchin is an officially accredited veteran friendly GP practice?

This week, June 21 to June 27, marks Armed Forces Week, an opportunity to celebrate the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community across the country including Hitchin.

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Have you seen the new revamp at Hitchin's favourite 'chippy'?

The brilliant Atlantic Bay on Redhill Road have been busy refurbishing their shop over the last few days - and are now once again open for business with a new menu!

Did you know that Hitchin Town Hall remains open for business despite Covid restrictions being extended by the government?

Although Covid restrictions have been extended to July 19, the town hall on Brand Street is still open for business, and activities or private bookings already in place will go ahead with Covid secure measures in place.

Did you know that Hitchin Nub News has its very own local Jobs page?

We want to support local people and businesses, and our Jobs page contains all the latest job listings in Hitchin and surrounding towns, with more information about each role and how you can apply.

Hitchin is a town renowned the its community-based events.

So why not take a look at what's going on in the town in our recently revamped What's On section.

HERTFORDSHIRE highways bosses paid out almost half a million pounds in insurance claims last year – with the vast majority of those claims relating to pot-holes, including ones in Hitchin.

The insurance payouts – totalling £484,476 – were reported to the latest meeting of the county council's highways and transport cabinet panel, on Tuesday (June 15).

All those over the age of 18 are now being invited to have the Covid vaccination across Hitchin and north Herts.

According to the NHS booking service, you can get an appointment to have the vaccine if any of the following apply:

Today, Monday, (June 21) had been the original date that the government had intended to remove all legal limits on social contact, effectively ending the coronavirus lockdown.

But after Prime Minister Boris Johnson decided to delay the final step of the roadmap by four weeks, the date was changed to July 19.