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County council expected to overspend by £20m - officers look to find savings

By Deborah Price - Local Democracy Reporter

16th Oct 2024 | Local News

Increasing costs of materials, high energy prices and increased demand for council services are all said to have had an impact at Hertfordshire County Council (Image via HCC)

Council officers at Hertfordshire County Council look for £14m of new savings – in addition to the £46m of savings already planned for 2024/25.

Conservatives accused of ‘filibustering’ to avoid SEND debate

By Deborah Price - Local Democracy Reporter

16th Oct 2024 | Local News

Liberal Democrats have said Conservative councillors had been lining up to speak in order to run down the clock at this week's county council meeting (image via HCC)

The motion expressed concern about the number of SEND appeals that were reaching tribunal in Hertfordshire.

Hitchin parents push for “Smartphone Free Childhood”

By James Denselow

16th Oct 2024 | Local News

Over 150,000 parents have signed up to the "Smartphone Free Childhood" campaign

A UK-wide campaign, with strong support in Hitchin, may succeed in changing the law to ban smartphones in schools in England.

Campaigner smashes fundraising target for Hitchin Choices

By James Denselow

15th Oct 2024 | Local News

Hitchin Choices hold sessions at the Hitchin Youth Trust on Walsworth Road

Support to Marc Risby’s GoFundMe page is great news for the town’s special needs youth service.

Ultimate multi-sports camp returning to Herts for October half term

By James Smith

14th Oct 2024 | Local News

The multi-sports camp is suitable for children of all abilities aged five to 12 (image via SWNS)

Max Ryan Coaching is "thrilled to announce" the return of the multi-sports camp this autumn at Letchworth Eagles FC.

Council’s ‘all age autism strategy’ unveiled

By Stewart Carr - Local Democracy Reporter

14th Oct 2024 | Local News

Hertfordshire County Council is updating its autism strategy (image via HCC)

“How will Herts County Council be able to engage with businesses to improve the employment prospects of people with autism?”.

Hitchin businesses recovering strongly post-Pandemic, new Council report reveals

By James Denselow

14th Oct 2024 | Local News

North Hertfordshire District Council (Letchworth)

The NHDC Licensing and Regulation Committee will review an annual report highlighting how Hitchin businesses are rebounding from the pandemic. .

Less than a week to go before Hitchin Apple Day!

By James Denselow

13th Oct 2024 | Local News

Hitchin Apple Day - Saturday October 19th

Those visiting the town square on Saturday 19th of October will be treated to a celebration of fruit .

Hitchin pool to introduce 'no show' charge

By James Denselow

12th Oct 2024 | Local News

A new £4 charge will come into effect from Monday 21st October for people who don't turn up for their booked lane swims .

CCTV image released following theft from Hitchin Waitrose

By James Smith

11th Oct 2024 | Local News

Do you recognise this man? (image via Hertfordshire Constabulary)

Alcohol was stolen from Waitrose on Bedford Road at around 10.45am on Saturday 14 September.

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