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Hemel Hempstead's £380,000 price limit revealed for new first-time buyer scheme. Photo: Adobe Stock

New homebuyer scheme could help Dacorum residents onto property ladder

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

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 county

Hertfordshire council leader pleased by four-unitary decision withdrawal

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.

Government announces delay to reorganisation of Hertfordshire's councils

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

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 Board

Devolution aim welcomed as positive step forward for Hertfordshire

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I tested this £29.99 emergency radio for power cuts

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

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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 portal

Permission granted for 700 new homes on edge of Hemel Hempstead

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

Government decision on shake-up of Hertfordshire councils expected ‘shortly’
The leader of East Herts Council has said that a decision on the Government’s paused shake-up of councils in Hertfordshire is expected “shortly”.
Christopher Day, Local Democracy Reporter

Jo Fisher, executive director for children’s services and education, said the Government's decision could have major financial implications.

Herts Council launches reform plan to remove 90% of special education deficit

Cllr Ajanta Hilton. Image supplied by Hertfordshire County Council.

Hertfordshire public health funding request rejected by Government

Hertfordshire County Council has confirmed that the cost of developing local Government reorganisation plans for the area has surpassed £1.5 million

Cost of Government reorganisation plans for Herts passes £1.5 million

The former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner. Photo from Leon Neal/Getty Images

Herts politicians react to Government's 'chaotic' council decision

Secretary of State Angela Rayner was questioned by Hertfordshire MPs over plans to pause Local Government Reorganisation in the county. Photo by Jack Taylor - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Herts MPs question Secretary of State over pause of Government reorganisation

Concerns have been made with how complaints are being delivered to the council

Hertfordshire County Council warns residents against AI use

Herefordshire County Council leader, Councillor Steve Jarvis

Government to review Herts council reorganisation plans after 'profound concern'

The government has confirmed benefit payments are to be paid early this weekend - ahead of the August bank holiday.

The 11 benefits to be paid early this August bank holiday weekend

STEVENAGE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: Prime Minister Andy Burnham engages with local community members on August 12, 2026 in Stevenage, England. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is making tackling the cost of living the central priority of his premiership, rolling out immediate policies and launching a national tour to offer households "breathing space". Polices introduces so far include Removing the 5% VAT rate on domestic electricity bills, lowering the English single bus fare cap from £3 to £2 from 1 January 2027 and introducing a 20% cut in business rates for pubs, clubs, and live music venues in England starting April 2027. (Photo by Ben Montgomery/Getty Images)

PM open to reversing local Government reorganisation plan for Herts

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Two Herts locations earmarked for £343m mental health support centre scheme

Herefordshire County Council leader, Councillor Steve Jarvis

Council urges new Prime Minister to give Hertfordshire an elected mayor

Hertfordshire County Councillors have raised concerns

Council warns of security risk facing Herts authorities during Government revamp

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Herts councillors split on property tax that could be introduced by Andy Burnham

Cllr Sally Symington is the leader of Dacorum Borough Council. Credit: Dacorum Borough Council.

New name confirmed for council set to serve Dacorum

The state-of-the-art facility will be purpose-built

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County Hall in Hertford. Credit: Hertfordshire County Council.

Councillors express 'concern' with Herts Local Government Reorganisation

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Steph McGovern will host the UK's inaugural Vocational Celebration Day to highlight the celebrate vocational training.
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The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Government's 11 emergency essentials every home should have

Dacorum Borough Council launched a Town of Culture bid in March

Hemel Hempstead snubbed in UK Town of Culture shortlist

The council is exploring a franchising model

Hertfordshire County Council launches £1m bus franchising assessment

Gibraltar is entering a new chapter following the landmark UK-EU Treaty

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Four in 10 blamed geopolitical factors for rising energy price

Nine in 10 Brits have no idea where their energy bill spend goes

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD,ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks with residents during a visit to a community group at Flaunden Village Hall on January 22,2026 near Hemel Hempstead, England. He met with local residents and discussed the Government's Warm Homes Plan. (Photo by Stefan Rousseau-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Herts Government reorganisation date remains despite Keir Starmer's resignation

The University of Hong Kong secured the 11th spot in the latest QS World University Rankings

Ad Feature Hong Kong universities rank among the world's top 100

Cllr Steve Jarvis. Leader of Hertfordshire County Council. Image supplied by Hertfordshire County Council

Government accused of 'showing contempt' for Herts ahead of major reorganisation

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Cllr Sally Symington is the leader of Dacorum Borough Council. Credit: Dacorum Borough Council.

Leader ‘disappointed’ after planning decisions taken out of authority’s hands

Victoria Collins is Liberal Democrat MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted. Credit: House of Commons/Roger Harris.

Government puts council on 'special measures' removing decision making powers

Victoria Collins is Liberal Democrat MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted. Credit: House of Commons/Roger Harris.

MP calls for 'urgent review' of housing targets 'disconnected from reality'

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Novuna Consumer Finance is one of the UK's leading providers of retail point of sale finance and personal loans

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New town or parish councils could be created in and around Hemel

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

Herts council recorded more compliments than complaints, latest data shows

Hertfordshire County Council has been urged to avoid selling its County Hall site in Hertford until after a decision is made on local Government reorganisation

Calls for Hertfordshire County Council to keep hold of headquarters
A Conservative member of Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) has raised questions about plans to sell off its former headquarters amid speculation that local government reorganisation (LGR) could result in four unitary authorities for the county.
Deborah Price, Local Democracy Reporter

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Hertfordshire chief raises concerns with Government's healthy school meals plan

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Hertfordshire County Council has been urged to add the war in the Middle East to the authority's risk register

War in Middle East ‘should be added to Hertfordshire risk register’

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A Hertfordshire County Council committee has been warned that reforms to local Government could impact on the delivery of services to residents

‘Screaming’ red risk that local Government reform could impact Hertfordshire

Despite their young age, children are spending more time on phones than ever – raising urgent questions for parents about safety, supervision and screen time

Parents turn to safer phones as kids’ screen time warning lands

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Concerns raised over removal of food voucher scheme for families in Herts

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Support programme expanded in Herts to assist struggling families with £1 goods

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