We are sure that many residents will be wondering what the situation is regarding our Neighbourhood Plan. We set out below a full explanation for your information:-

Ann Skippers MRTPI has been appointed to undertake the Independent Examination of the Standon Neighbourhood Plan and this is ongoing.

On the 11.09. 2018 The following statement was made by Linda Haysey, Leader of East Hertfordshire District... Read More »

With the help of an old photograph,

a tea that was held in Standon village

Hall in 1918 to mark the end of the First

World War will be recreated in

Standon Village Hall on

Saturday 10th November at 3pm - Sold Out

Sunday 11th November at 3pm – Sold Out

Tickets - £10 each

Homemade sandwiches and cakes

Readings of War poetry and letters

Sing along to songs of the period

Please contact Helena on 01920... Read More »

On Sunday 23rd September the following will be taking place in Standon which we think many residents will enjoy watching

A training day for DEFRA water rescue team and fire service will be carried out on the River Rib, Standon near and in-between the High Street and Station Road (just off the A120) The Moors will be their base and where they know it's shallow so they can set up rescue lines and practice... Read More »

Funding is available for projects that address East Herts Council's health and wellbeing priorities for 2018/19. These are:

• Healthy living
• Income deprivation
• Infrastructure
• Widening access

A special theme for this year is the 100th anniversary of the end of WW1.

Up to £8,000 is available to fund improvements to buildings and open spaces. Up to £3,000 is available to fund all other projects but... Read More »

We are very pleased to inform residents that Planning Permission was granted on the 30th July 2018 for the:-

Demolition of prefabricated building. Erection of side extension, alterations to fenestration and cladding. Extension of car park and change of external materials at Puckeridge and Standon Health Centre, Station Road, Puckeridge, Ware, Hertfordshire. SG11 1TF

Planning Reference - 3/18/1167/FUL... Read More »

Standon and Puckeridge Community First Responders taking part in the annual Braughing Wheelbarrow Race.

We are delighted to inform residents that a new AED (Automated External Defibrillator) will be installed shortly outside St Thomas of Canterbury School in Puckeridge.

Existing AED's are located at Standon Village Hall, Standon and Puckeridge Community Centre and KB Tyres, Puckeridge, 25 Furze Cottage, Barwick. The former telephone box at Colliers End will soon be the location of another AED.

All donations... Read More »

This exceptionally hot summer has brought us all out into our gardens and Standon Parish residents may well have noticed an increase in flights, together with the fact that aircraft now seem to be flying much lower over our Parish

Stansted Airport has a Noise Communication Team and if any resident wishes to lodge a complaint, please view their website here

You can also write to them at

Noise Communications... Read More »

There are two locals walking routes:

Puckeridge Resident's Route

Turn off Standon Hill (A120) on to Barwick Road, after approximately 50 metres there will be a signed entrance to a path in an adjacent field, running parallel to the road. Take a hard right at the end of the field and carry on straight, cross Dowsett's Lane to continue to the festival site, you'll pass the Campervan field and Family Camping... Read More »

Changes came into operation on 2^nd July 2018.

Between Hertford and Buntingford buses will run every hour for most of the day. They will no longer go to Royston.

There will be a new separate service numbered 18 for Buntingford to Royston.

Buses will be timed to connect at Buntingford and through fares will be available.

Changes are as follows:

Service 331 will feature:

Frequency between peak periods on Mondays... Read More »