Councillors to consider future of Stevenage's Lonsdale School
PLANS to increase the number of places at a special school in Stevenage are a step closer, after plans to formally close its residential facilities were backed by councillors.
Hertfordshire: Cllrs ask about minerals plan as part of budget scrutiny
COUNCIL officers ARE doing ‘background work’ on potential quarry sites – despite having ‘temporarily paused’ the development of their minerals and waste plan, it has emerged.
Plans drawn up to end Hertfordshire holiday supermarket voucher scheme
Hertfordshire County Council's scheme which offers struggling families supermarket vouchers during the school holidays could be coming to an end.
Councillors question necessity of school patrols at zebra crossings
Councillors have questioned whether there should be school crossing patrols in areas where there are already zebra crossings.
Hertfordshire residents petition council over future of an Ickleford farm
Hundreds of residents are calling on the county council to take steps to reinstate a once "thriving" equestrian centre – rather than selling the site to the highest bidder.
Hertfordshire: Council plans to continue investment in 20mph zones
HIGHWAYS chiefs have earmarked £2.3m for the roll-out of more 20mph zones in Hertfordshire, according to budget proposals for 2024/25.
Hospital Trust estimates cost of junior doctor industrial action at £2.6m
The latest round of industrial action by junior doctors has cost hospitals in east and north Hertfordshire an estimated £2.6m, according to NHS Trust chiefs.
Hertsmere leisure provider InspireAll makes surplus despite utilities challenge
Sellout pantomime performances have helped a Hertfordshire leisure firm in its recovery after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Support for community projects could be hit in Herts County Council budget
THE funding that county councillors can use to support local projects could be halved, according to budget proposals for 2024/25.
Herts SEN crisis: Council to pay out £2,000 after delay in child's school allocation
Hertfordshire County Council has agreed to pay £2,000 to the parent of a child with special educational needs, after a delay in him being allocated a primary school.
