Hertfordshire County Council1 hr agoHow could thousands of new homes affect market town?The Growing Baldock project with 3,200 houses is approved - but what will it mean for residents?1 hr ago9 Oct 2026Most of councils' special needs debts written offHertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire get government help after SEND reform plans are approved.9 Oct 20268 Sept 2026How plans to merge councils cost millionsThe government has paused and is reviewing plans to merge councils – now leaders count the costs. 8 Sept 20262 Sept 2026Refugee sanctuary plan is 'grandstanding', says MPLewis Cocking MP says "illegal asylum seekers" should not get preferential treatment.2 Sept 202617 Aug 2026Fly-tippers dump 200 tonnes of asbestos on roadsideThe "dangerous" material has been found in four lorry trailers at various sites, the council says.17 Aug 202624 Jul 2026Hundreds of children in care placed out of countySome young people are being sent to places as far away as rural Scotland and County Durham.24 Jul 202617 Jul 2026Council shake-up may be challenged, says authorityThe county council says no-one wanted the reorganisation and it will be too disruptive.17 Jul 202617 Jul 2026Council 'strongly condemns' divisive mosque postsCouncillors pass a motion welcoming plans for the borough's first purpose-built mosque.17 Jul 202616 Jul 2026Hertfordshire to see 11 councils reduced to fourThe existing councils will be replaced by unitaries covering everything from bins to housing.16 Jul 2026...
