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Plans to cut £432k from family support service agreed by Herts councillors

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Apology made by Herts councillor who swore at public meeting, report says

Cllr Glynis Campbell Sinclair was spotted cleaning her windows while on camera during a meeting of Highland Council's Inverness Area Committee Picture: Highland Council / SWNS

Councillor cleans her home's windows during live-streamed meeting

The figures were revealed at a recent cabinet meeting.

Complaints about children's services in Hertfordshire almost triple

The move was agreed at a recent meeting.

Hertfordshire councillors agree to axe over 20 family centres across the county

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Local councillors unveil improvements to the Grand Union Canal towpath

Hemel Hempstead could be taking on more new housing than originally planned. Image by Will Durrant/LDRS.

Dacorum councillors slash new homes target in latest draft local plan

High school pupils sitting exam.

Councillors given overview of this year’s examination performance in Herts

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Some cancer patients could soon opt to give themselves chemo at home

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Councillors consider work to address ‘gambling harms’ in Hertfordshire

Schools in Edinburgh and the Lothians reopen on Wednesday after the summer holidays. Picture: Michael Gillen.

Herts headteachers to be reminded about important legislation on school uniforms
“I am personally very happy to write to all schools”

Outside of the airport.

Cllrs told to expect decision on Luton Airport expansion plans 'within weeks'

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Councillors agree updated policy on dropped kerb installation for residents

Road gritting snowplough lorry

Councillors raise residents’ gritting concerns about ‘unadopted’ roads

Hemel Hempstead is set to grow in the strip between the town and the M1. Credit: Google Earth

Hemel countryside must be protected amid major expansion plans say councillors

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Nature Recovery Strategy being drawn-up to create and improve habitats in Herts

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Herts residents throw away less and recycle more than average

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Waste disposal officials to look at setting up composting site on council land

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People who install dropped kerbs without permission put in the spotlight

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Councillors highlight impact of utility companies on Dacorum highways

How the new Hemel Lidl will look

New Hemel Hempstead Lidl approved by Dacorum Borough Council

Prepayment meters tend to be more expensive than standard ones (image: AFP/Getty Images)

Councillors agree £12.3m plans to support struggling residents

Important deadlines to be aware of to vote in May elections

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Low employment rate for learning disabled in Herts is highlighted

Polling station

Everything you need to know about registering to vote in May elections

One of the Hertfordshire centres

Council bans people from outside Herts using the county's recycling centres

Nicola Bulley went missing on January 27

Nicola Bulley: Councillors remove contact details over harassment

Carers in Hertfordshire are set to get a payrise

Hertfordshire carers set to get a 10% payrise
Adult social care workers in Hertfordshire are set for a wage increase

Jill Scott celebrates after England's UEFA Women's Euro 2022 final victory over Germany

Jill Scott to be awarded freedom of the city of Sunderland

A bus information sign

Bus companies must be rigorously held to account says councillor

The planter (pictured) is to be installed on Hemel Hempstead High Street.

Councillors award grants to community projects

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More than 700 complaints made to Hertfordshire County Council last year

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Strategy to establish 1.8 million new trees in Herts recommended by councillors

The costs of the placements were detailed to a cross-Party group of county councillors, as part of the council’s budget-setting process

Costs of placements for Hertfordshire children in care highlighted in budget set...

Cllr John Hale

Councillors give cash grants to support more good causes in Dacorum

Cllr Terry Douris

Councillors give cash grants to support more good causes in Dacorum

Hertfordshire County Council will hold a day-long scrutiny session that will look at ‘gambling harms’.

Councillors to look at impact of gambling in Hertfordshire

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46 new affordable homes to be built in Hemel Hempstead

Cllr Terry Douris has awarded a grant of £500 to support Westenders FC Youth Football Club

Councillors give cash grants to support good causes in Dacorum

Hertfordshire County Council expects to overspend by £1.67m by end of 21/22

Hertfordshire County Council expects to overspend by £1.67m by end of 21/22

Hertfordshire councillors look at health inequalities in wake of Covid-19 pandemic

Hertfordshire councillors look at health inequalities in wake of Covid-19 pandem...

Plans for a pelican crossing outside a primary school on Bennetts End Road in Hemel Hempstead are progressing

Councillors and MP back calls for new crossing outside school on busy Hemel road

The current leisure centre site

Berkhamsted could have a new sports centre in 2024 as project moves step closer.

Dacorum Borough Council tightens rules on social houses (The image has been used for illustrative purposes)

Dacorum Borough Council tightens rules on social houses

Hertfordshire County Council misses publication deadline for audited accounts

Hertfordshire County Council misses publication deadline for audited accounts
The situation was highlighted to a meeting of the county council’s resources and performance cabinet panel

Bovingdon Market closure moves step closer after councillors back plans for new film studios

Bovingdon Market closure moves step closer after councillors back plans for new ...

Councillors back £400,000 plans to reorganise top jobs at Hertfordshire County Council

Councillors back £400,000 plans to reorganise top jobs at Hertfordshire County C...

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More than 400 complaints made to Hertfordshire County Council about children’s s...

Hertfordshire County Council draws up plans to extend financial support for care providers

Hertfordshire County Council draws up plans to extend financial support for care...

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Councillors highlight the impact of ‘permitted development rights’ on communitie...

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Bovingdon Market will ‘resist all attempts’ to close

Hertfordshire councillors have continued to allocate grants to worthwhile local causes throughout the county (C) Hertfordshire County Council

Grant funding will help make a positive difference to lives in Dacorum

Bovingdon Market

Bovingdon Market could permanently close due to plans for TV and film studios

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Developer appeals council refusal for five new homes on site of existing home

Councillor Fiona Guest has awarded a grant of £1000 to John F Kennedy Catholic School

John F Kennedy Catholic School receives funding from Hemel councillor to update ...