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The data was presented to a meeting of Hertfordshire County Council’s children and families cabinet panelplaceholder image

More children adopted in Hertfordshire in past year, report finds

Hertfordshire County Council says it has "no current plans" to remove David Walliams' books from its libraries, including Hemel Hempsteadplaceholder image

Hertfordshire council has no plans to remove David Walliams books

A by-election has been called for Carole Weston's seat on Dacorum Borough Council next month, however she will remain a town councillor in Tring. Credit: Tring Town Council.placeholder image

Tring by-election called after councillor fails to attend meeting for six months

Hertfordshire County Council is considering allowing victims of domestic abuse to bring pets into accommodation it classifies as safeplaceholder image

Plans to allow Herts abuse victims to bring pets into safe accommodation

Hemel’s annual Remembrance parade made its way from the town centre to the war memorial outside St John’s Church in Boxmoorplaceholder image

Hemel remembers as crowds join town’s annual parade and service for Remembrance

Three Cherry Trees Lane Hemel. Photo: Google Maps Street Viewplaceholder image

Hemel road faces six weeks of disruption as gas works are planned

A special meeting has found no objections to Hertfordshire pursuing Council of Sanctuary statusplaceholder image

Decision on Hertfordshire Council of Sanctuary status can proceed

Parking charges across Dacorum are set to be frozen until 2028, according to documents published prior to a Dacorum Borough Council meeting next weekplaceholder image

Parking charges in Dacorum set to be frozen until 2028

A Hertfordshire councillor has claimed that the use of private tutors is widening the attainment gap in the countyplaceholder image

Use of private tutors widening gap in attainment in Herts, claims councillor

The site of two proposed padel courts at Leverstock Green Tennis Club. Credit: Padel Plan/Leverstock Green Tennis Club/Dacorum Borough Council planning portal.placeholder image

Tennis club in Dacorum applies to build more padel courts

More than 20 neighbourhood recycling sites across Dacorum are set to close from Decemberplaceholder image

More than 20 neighbourhood recycling sites set to shut across Dacorum

Dacorum Borough Council has announced it will be closing more than 20 neighbourhood recycling sites across the area from December.

Neil Shefferd

A photo of last year's Remembrance Day parade through Hemel Hempsteadplaceholder image

Details announced for Hemel Hempstead’s annual Remembrance parade

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Plans for three new employment units in Hemel among latest applications

A Hertfordshire councillor has claimed the decision to replace existing councils with four unitary authorities was 'gerrymandering' by Labourplaceholder image

Herts councillor claims four-unitary decision was 'gerrymandering' by Labour

Hertfordshire County Council leader Steve Jarvis said he was pleased the Government had decided to drop the four council unitary model for the countyplaceholder image

Hertfordshire council leader pleased by four-unitary decision withdrawal

A day of Halloween-themed fun took place in Hemel Old Town on October 25placeholder image

Hemel Old Town gets into Halloween spirit with a day of spooky fun

Local Government Minister Jim McMahon has announced that Local Government Reorganisation for Hertfordshire has been delayed by a year. Pic by Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images.placeholder image

Government announces delay to reorganisation of Hertfordshire's councils

A Hertfordshire councillor has called for all new roads to be built to 'adoptable' standardsplaceholder image

Herts councillor says all new roads should be built to ‘adoptable’ standards

Steve Jarvis, leader of Hertfordshire County Council and chair of the Hertfordshire Growth Boardplaceholder image

Devolution aim welcomed as positive step forward for Hertfordshire

Dacorum Borough Council is to use a WCCTV Solar Tower to tackle fly-tipping hotspotsplaceholder image

New WCCTV Tower will help track fly-tipping hotspots in Dacorum

Hertfordshire County Council is set to lead calls for 40mph speed limits to apply on all country lanes in the countyplaceholder image

Could council be about to call for lower speed limits on Herts country lanes?

Councillors are to scrutinise Hertfordshire's decision to pursue County of Sanctuary status at a special meeting next weekplaceholder image

Councillors to scrutinise County of Sanctuary status for Hertfordshire

Plans to transform a sixth form block into an extension of The Collett School in Hemel Hempstead have been granted permission by councillors. Pic: Google Street View.placeholder image

Permission granted for works at new satellite site for Hemel SEND school

The boss of the Arriva bus company personally appealed to Hertfordshire County Council not to continue on its route towards bus franchisingplaceholder image

Arriva boss asks Herts County Council not to progress with bus franchising

Changes to planning legislation came under fire at meeting of Hertfordshire County Council, although the authority agreed to the amendments to ensure they remained compliant with the lawplaceholder image

Changes to planning legislation come under fire at meeting of Herts council

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Hemel footpath closure extended until 2028 as roadworks planned across Dacorum

Hertfordshire County Council's decision to pursue Council of Sanctuary status is set to face further scrutinyplaceholder image

Hertfordshire Council of Sanctuary proposal to face further scrutiny

Leverstock Green councillors Catherine McArevey, Jonathan Gale and Robin Bromham, with Keely Siddiqui-Charlick, Reverend Dr Diana Stretton and residents of Leverstock Green at the launch eventplaceholder image

New buddy bench installed in Leverstock Green

A new buddy bench has been installed as part of improvements which are designed to make Leverstock Green Village Centre a more welcoming place.

Neil Shefferd

A Hertfordshire county councillor refused to rule out further school closures in the next year, amid uncertainty around the future of Sandon JMI School in Buntingfordplaceholder image

Councillor refuses to rule out more school closures in Herts in next year

The projections have been compiled by a Herts County Council officialplaceholder image

Lib Dems would dominate new authority covering Dacorum forecasts show

The proposed site for 700 homes in Hemel Hempstead. Credit: Hallam Land/Marrons/Dacorum Borough Council planning portalplaceholder image

Permission granted for 700 new homes on edge of Hemel Hempstead

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Road closures and new planning applications announced across Hemel and Dacorum

A rogue trader who conned a Hemel Hempstead pensioner out of £10,000 and completed work on her roof to 'a poor standard' has been given a suspended jail sentenceplaceholder image

Rogue trader who left Hemel Hempstead roof in ‘dangerous condition’ spared jail

The leader of East Hertfordshire Council says a decision on Local Government Reorganisation is 'expected shortly'placeholder image

Government decision on shake-up of Hertfordshire councils expected ‘shortly’

Cllr Paul Zukowskyj Image supplied by Hertfordshire County Councilplaceholder image

Herts councillor backs refugee sanctuary sharing father's immigration story

Cllr Stephen Giles Medhurst. Executive member for Highways. Hertfordshire County Council. Image supplied by Hertfordshire County Council (HCC).placeholder image

Leading Hertfordshire politicians to debate roadworks disruption

A £1m programme has been launched addressing potholesplaceholder image

£1m pothole repairs programme begins in Hertfordshire ahead of frosty conditions

Potholes spotted in nearby Buckinghamshire used for illustrative purposesplaceholder image

Significant increase in number of potholes repaired in Herts, council claims

Hertfordshire Constabulary's processing of DBS checks has "improved significantly" according to the force's Chief Constableplaceholder image

Herts police processing of DBS checks has "improved significantly"

Hertfordshire Constabulary's Chief Constable Andy Prophet said the force had made good progress in the licensing of firearmsplaceholder image

Herts Chief Constable says "strong progress" made in licensing of firearms

Residents have raised concerns with the council's street lighting policyplaceholder image

Councillors in Hertfordshire back plans to upgrade streetlights

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Pizza chain gets opening hours partially extended amid 'disturbance' concerns

Herefordshire County Council leader, Councillor Steve Jarvisplaceholder image

Hertfordshire County Council confirms divisive refugee sanctuary debate

Road closed sign. Picture: Olivia Prestonplaceholder image

Road closures planned across Dacorum for utility and maintenance works

The historic building is up for saleplaceholder image

Council backs plans to transform historic Hemel Hempstead building into nursery

A community group’s hopes of taking over Grade II listed Heath Barn, in Hemel Hempstead, have been dashed – after the county council named the Curwen Group as its preferred bidder.

Deborah Price, Local Democracy Reporter

Hertfordshire County Hall. Photo from Will Durrant/Local Democracy Reporting Serviceplaceholder image

County Hall rented to filming productions as sales negotiations continue

Hertfordshire County Hall (C. Savills / Herts County Council)placeholder image

Hertfordshire County Council set to overspend by £23.4m

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Hemel Hempstead rugby club gets outdoor events licence despite concerns

A KFC restaurant used for illustrative purposes (Photo by JOEL SAGET/AFP via Getty Images)placeholder image

Hemel Hempstead KFC restaurant wins approval for later opening hours

Hertfordshire County Hall. Photo from Will Durrant/Local Democracy Reporting Serviceplaceholder image

Hertfordshire councillor raises alarm over code of conduct changes

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Whistle-blowing reports in Herts nearly double including several disputes

the winter roads service launch in Hertfordshire was completed this weekplaceholder image

Gritters on standby as council officially launches winter roads service in Herts

Dacorum Borough Council's offices at The Forum in Hemel Hempstead. Credit: Will Durrant/LDRS.placeholder image

Consultation opens on Dacorum sex establishment licensing policy

Hertfordshire County Hall (C. Savills / Herts County Council)placeholder image

16 complaints made against Hertfordshire County Councillors, new report finds

Hertfordshire County Council chief executive Angie Ridgwellplaceholder image

Council chief executive gets pay rise taking annual salary to £260,000

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