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MP calls for inquiry on Luton Airport's expansion to be paused over concerns

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Calls for 'lighter approach' over road closure costs impacting Remembrance Day

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Call for TfL stations in Herts to be in 'zone six'

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Children in ‘care’ placed in homes outside Herts while beds lie empty in county

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Councillor blames 'years of under-funding' for emergency measures in Herts

Lib Dem women’s group claims party has banned promotion of event over trans views. (Photo: Getty Images)

Lib Dem women’s group banned from promoting event over trans views

39% of children can't see a dentist - and it's worse for adults

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Call to urgently survey Hertfordshire schools for concrete that could collapse

An RMT union campaigner hands out leaflets opposing ticket office cuts in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. Credit: Will Durrant/LDRS

Rail passengers to lose hundreds of hours of staff time at stations

Road gritting snowplough lorry

Councillors raise residents’ gritting concerns about ‘unadopted’ roads

A Dacorum Borough Council car park in Berkhamsted. Credit: Will Durrant/LDRS

Council could end free parking in Dacorum to help beat inflation
The plan could help Dacorum Borough Council beat the "highest inflation for a generation"

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Councillor calls for vapes to be sold in same way as tobacco products

Hertfordshire County Council's County Hall

Cross party backing for plans to move 2,400 staff out of Herts County Council HQ

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Councillor takes truck to Ukraine to deliver aid for the FOURTH time

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'You can petition us, but only through our own website' declares Herts Council

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Council sees sharp rise in claims against highways after winter weather

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Meeting to decide on proposals for changing how residents petition the council

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People who install dropped kerbs without permission put in the spotlight

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Draft strategy designed to get more people out of their cars across Dacorum

Herts County Hall

Low employment rate for learning disabled in Herts is highlighted

Pictured: Sally Symington, Marc Silver of MurWalls and Meredith Hepner-Chapman

Podcaster gets backing from councillor for underpass street art project

Liz Truss will be able to claim up to £115,000 per year of taxpayers money after resigning as Prime Minister

Liz Truss can claim up to £115,000 per year of taxpayers money

Pictured: Victoria Collins, South West Hertfordshire parliamentary candidate

Lib Dem select South West Hertfordshire parliamentary candidate

The Queen's death was announced yesterday (September 8).

NHS chair and former MP pays tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Sir Ed Davey backed the arrests

Lib Dem leader backs arrest of protesters who blocked fuel depot in Hemel

Statutory guidance on the cost of school uniforms has been issued by the Secretary of State

Call for council to subsidise school uniforms for struggling families rejected

Hertfordshire County Council has agreed its budget

Carers set to get a pay rise as Herts County Council agrees its budget plans

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Herts County Council set to end financial year more than £700k under budget
Data is suggesting an underspend of £714k - though some services were over budget

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Hertfordshire parents could be told to go to court if they can’t agree on school...

Anne Foster was elected in Berkhamsted West with a 14 per cent increase in vote share (C) Liberal Democrats

By-election results: Lib Dems extend lead in Berkhamsted West and Boxmoor

Leader of the county council Cllr Richard Roberts told the Local Democracy Reporting Service that he is “disappointed” that the county was not included

Council leader ‘disappointed’ Hertfordshire is not to get a County Deal agreemen...

The call was made as part of the cabinet panel’s consideration of the county council’s budget proposals

Calls for pothole repairs on unclassified roads in Hertfordshire to be speeded u...

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Date set for by-elections in Berkhamsted West and Boxmoor

Hertfordshire County Council pays tribute to Cllr Paul Clark

Hertfordshire County Council pays tribute to Cllr Paul Clark

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Hertfordshire councillor renews calls to extend school day to help children catc...

Liberal Democrat Cllr Sally Symington has called for action against levels of male violence against women and girls

Hertfordshire councillor calls for over male violence against women and girls

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Lib Dems call for Dacorum Borough Council to do more for climate emergency

More parents are opting to educate their children at home

More Hertfordshire parents are opting to home school their children

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 200 children waiting for special school place to be available in Hertf...

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Calls for county council to replace roadside trees felled across Hertfordshire i...

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Hertfordshire County Council plan four-year roll-out of 20mph speed limits in £7...

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Highways budget should not fund ‘Rainbow Crossings’, say councillors

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Councillor asks whether Hertfordshire schools should open for longer to help pup...

The council highlighted the cost of school uniforms

Hertfordshire County Council urges schools to keep uniform costs down
Council says it must 'urgently' speak up for children and families, many of whom have suffered during the Covid-19 pandemic

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Lib Dems ask council to increase holiday support for Hertfordshire families clai...

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Council agrees £9.6m strategy to support Hertfordshire businesses and residents ...

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Councillors agree to £4.5m purchase of yard to expand Hertfordshire's Waterdale ...

Messages of support were placed on a mural of Marcus Rashford - who was the target of racist abuse, along with other Black players, after the Euro 2020 final. Pic: Getty

Hertfordshire councillors unite to condemn racist slurs against England football...

The meeting was held at the Gordon Craig Theatre

Councillors leave Hertfordshire County Council meeting after learning members ha...

Hertfordshire County Council

Councillors 'concerned' by number of looked after children placed outside Hertfo...

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More than 100 'outstanding' Hertfordshire schools will face inspectors under new...

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Need to improve broadband provision in Hertfordshire highlighted to councillors

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Hertfordshire highways bosses paid out £484,476 in insurance claims last year

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Hertfordshire's retiring chief fire officer leaves big shoes to fill, says leadi...