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New Bus Service connecting Herts. and Essex
The Hertfordshire to Essex Rapid Transit (HERT) will deliver a step-change in the passenger transport network through an accessible, reliable and affordable east-west mass transit system, which connects people to where they live, work and visit across both counties.
It will run from Watford and Hemel Hempstead in the west to Harlow (Essex) in the east, connecting with existing north-south rail lines...
Posted: Fri, 12 Nov 2021 15:39 by Pat Foot
Sewers and Surcharges
Standon Parish Council is aware that some households and premises have been affected by blocked sewers and surcharging into homes and the highway.
Standon Parish Council wants to press the water authorities to attend to the situation, and needs evidence to demonstrate this is a serious issue in our villages.
Can you please email the clerk with dates and times, any incidents of sewage coming back into...
Posted: Thu, 4 Nov 2021 06:51 by Maureen Wren
Help........
Climate Change and Ecological Emergency: many Districts have declared this emergency. If you have concerns in this area and want to help guide the Parish Council to improve the situation locally, please do make contact and attend a Parish Council meeting. We are looking at tree and bulb planting but need your input to help us make sure that we are working for our future generations. We need volunteers...
Posted: Tue, 2 Nov 2021 17:59 by Pat Foot
Concerned about something in your village?
Volunteers: The Parish Council is keen to develop a volunteer force to carry out investigation into various issues in the villages. The Councillors are a friendly bunch who are keen to work with you on issues which you want to resolve. If you are interested please let us know by contacting our clerk (clerk@standonparishcouncil.gov.uk) or attending a PC meeting.
Posted: Tue, 2 Nov 2021 17:58 by Pat Foot
Standon High Street
A number of residents from Standon High Street attended the Parish Council Meeting in September and raised their concerns regarding the parking in the High Street. It was suggested at this meeting that a sub-committee should be formed of Parish Councillors and High Street residents to find a way forward.
Our District Councillor, David Andrews has been contacted and he has stated that Standon Parish...
Posted: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:28 by Maureen Wren
EHDC Electoral Review - Boundary Changes
The Local Government Boundary Commission for England is asking for your views on our electoral review of East Hertfordshire. The review will agree new ward boundaries across the council.
Posted: Tue, 5 Oct 2021 19:49 by Pat Foot
Little Hadham A120 Bypass
Newsletter Summer Edition 2021
Posted: Thu, 19 Aug 2021 07:30 by Maureen Wren
Apply for a Tesco Grant
Tesco Community Grants
Did you know Tesco Community Grants is always open for applications from charities and community organisations to bid for up to £1,500? Projects are voted on by Tesco customers in stores across the UK, with projects changing every three months.
We're currently looking for applications from charities and community groups who deliver projects that help to tackle food insecurity...
Posted: Mon, 9 Aug 2021 16:19 by Pat Foot
Hertfordshire holiday activity
HAPpy Activity Camp programme which is free to those children aged 5-16 and eligible for benefits related.
Posted: Fri, 6 Aug 2021 10:39 by Pat Foot