News in Hitchin

HERTFORDSHIRE County Council has drawn up plans to increase their element of the council tax by 3.99 per cent in 2021/2 – including a two per cent increase for adult social care.

According to the budget plans, published by the county council this week, the general council tax levy would increase by 1.99 per cent – which is the maximum allowed without a referendum.

A MULTI-MILLION package of spending proposals has been drawn-up by, as part of a spending review by county councillors in Hertfordshire.

Many councils are reported to be be facing deep budget cuts this year, as they face the financial uncertainties of the ongoing Covid pandemic, Brexit and a looming recession.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases continues to rise in Hitchin and north Herts according to the latest government data.

Latest figures show 103 people with a confirmed positive test result reported, with 775 over the last seven days to Tuesday, January 12 - a rise of 85 (12.3 per cent).

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Tesco has joined Sainsbury's and Morrison's by announcing today (Tuesday) shoppers without a face covering will not be allowed to enter the premises.

The supermarket giant has a Metro store in Hitchin near to the railway station and rules regarding mask wearing will now apply as Covid restrictions tighten amid rising coronavirus cases.

Sainsbury's has announced it will be cracking down on people who fail to wear a face mask when shopping, including stores in north Herts.

Customers at Hitchin Sainsbury's near to Bancroft in the town centre will soon see changes when shopping at the supermarket.

North Herts District Council have announced additional support announced for businesses in our area affected by the Covid crisis.

Businesses in north Herts impacted by the current national lockdown could be eligible for additional grant support, following the latest Government announcement this month.

Hitchin's modest master butcher Keith has been delighted with the reaction from punters backing him to win a prestigious award this month.

Keith Jones Butchers on Redhill Road have been shortlisted for The Family Business of The Year Awards 2021.

North Herts sport and our community has lost a true legend in Letchworth Rugby Club stalwart Peter Marsden.

Popular Peter was match secretary at Legends Lane as well as chairman of Ickleford Cricket Club.

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