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New homes concern for Herts CC 7th July 2008
Hertfordshire County Council is concerned that, according to the National Housing Planning Advice Unit, by 2031 the East of England region could have to accommodate up to 734,000 new dwellings. This could mean 129,000 new dwellings for Hertfordshire over a 20-year period, which amounts to 45,000... Read More
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Herts CC pleads with locals over post office closure threat 7th July 2008
Hertfordshire County Council has launched a webcast, asking county residents to express their views on the potential consequences of countywide post office closure. This is part of an evidence-gathering process that the county council believes will help to convince the Post Office to halt its... Read More
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Herts CC scoops top benefits prize 3rd July 2008
Hertfordshire County Council has won a top prize at this year’s Employee Benefits Awards – for the policies it has in place to help and support staff who have caring or parenting responsibilities. The council’s ‘Balance’ strategy came first in the ‘Most effective benefits strategy for... Read More
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King George Rec hosts poetry workshop 3rd July 2008
King George Recreation Ground in Bushey is hosting a number of event this weekend, so whether you want to chill out with some culture or get some exercise, there's something for everyone. Poetry in the park - Saturday 5 July, 12-1pm Come along and meet local poet Alyson Torns for a one-hour... Read More
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Fun runs launched 3rd July 2008
The Manches Moor Park 10k and Junior Fun Runs were launched this week with the backing and support of Three Rivers District Council Chairman, Councillor Chris Lloyd. The fun runs raise much needed cash to support the Lynda Jackson Macmillan Centre (LJMC), a cancer support and information centre... Read More
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Join the Watford Council Remuneration Panel 3rd July 2008
Are you interested in becoming a member of Watford Borough Council's Members' Remuneration Panel? The role of the Panel is to make recommendations on the payment of allowances for councillors. In Watford, the Panel also makes recommendations on the Mayor's salary and the Chairman's and... Read More
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Three Rivers teenagers make news film 30th June 2008
A group of teenagers in the Three Rivers area have finished filming an innovative news-style DVD, with an environmental theme of reduce, reuse and recycle. From planning the news-style format, to scripting, to choosing locations and finally to hands-on filming, sound and editing, the group of... Read More
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Wheely good idea 26th June 2008
A cyclist from Croxley Green has pedalled to Paris to raise money for charity. Mike Finch, 32, and his father-in-law, Paul Grose, 57, completed the 300 mile ride on Wednesday, June 11. Mr Finch, a chartered accountant, recently lost his mother Christine to cancer and the challenge was... Read More
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Have your say on the PO closures before it's too late 24th June 2008
Hertfordshire County Council has expressed concern over the scale of proposed post office closures announced for the south of the county, in areas such as Bushey, Watford, Rickmansworth and Oxhey. Robert Gordon, leader of the council, is calling for an early meeting with the Post Office to... Read More
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Post Office closure across South Herts? 20th June 2008
A total of seven Post Offices in south Herts' areas of Watford, Rickmansworth and Bushey have been earmarked for closure. And across the UK, the Post Office network will be reduced by up to 2,500 branches from its current level of more than 14,000 branches. The minimum access criteria outlined... Read More
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Pensioners' Forum tackles crime prevention 18th June 2008
The Three Rivers Pensioners’ Forum held its latest meeting on Friday 13 June and heard from Crime Prevention Officer Gary Sibson, who spoke to the group about distraction burglaries and top tips to stay safe. Around fifty pensioners from across the district came along to the meeting to hear... Read More
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New guide to bike routes in Herts launched 16th June 2008
Spokes, the South West Herts Cycling Group, has launched a new booklet to encourage Watford residents to make use of Watford’s green spaces and to explore the wide range of cycle rides and routes that are across the county. The booklet contains 21 attractive local rides that offer a varying... Read More