Flooding: Unprecedented or Our Future? Over the last weeks we have been deluged with unwelcome rainfall in East Herts, in part due to Storm Henk. Hertfordshire County Council received over 1045 reports of flooding and fallen trees during the storm. There have been flood warnings on the rivers Lee and Ash. Local residents have experienced […]
200 Days in Office
EAST HERTS GREEN COUNCILLORS CELEBRATE 200 DAYS IN OFFICE It’s 200 days since Green Party Councillors took control at Ware and Hertford Town Councils, and became the largest party on East Herts District Council. On December 3rd, 2023, East Herts Green Councillors marked the milestone, which followed the historic election in May when East Herts […]
Ward Freman Pool Closure – Open Letter
2nd December 2023 To whom it may concern, Ward Freman Pool, Buntingford, Herts This is an open letter to address questions surrounding Ward Freman pool. While we are focused on seeking a positive solution for funding the repairs, we are aware that many people want to understand how the pool reached a state of needing […]
A Volunteer’s View of The Green Party Conference
The Ambition for a Better Nation Written by Hope Eyre, Hertford. The recent, annual Green Party conference took place in the eclectic city of Brighton, England at the Brighton Centre. Spanning over 3 days, from the 6th-8th of October, the event was full to the brim with captivating panels, fringes and social events, all with […]
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Water Crisis Declared in East Herts
A WATER CRISIS IS DECLARED IN EAST HERTFORDSHIRE Motion proposed by Cllr Nick Cox, and seconded by Cllr Martin Butcher, at the Eastern Region Green Party AGM yesterday. Passed unanimously. Full transcript: The Eastern Region Green Party notes that East Hertfordshire is home to seven of only 210 rare chalk streams in […]
EHGP Response to Affinity Water Consultation on Water Resources Management Plan
Background Affinity Water’s Water Resource Management Plan (WRMP) aims to address a significant future shortfall in water resources in their supply area. Population growth, climate change and the demand for water are putting significant pressure on the local environment and water resources in Affinity Water’s supply area. Without action – the area Affinity Water supplies […]
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EHGP Objection to Land North & East of Ware Hybrid Planning Application
Land North & East of Ware, Hertfordshire Ref: 3/22/2406/FUL January 2023 Prepared by Nicholas Cox The Green Belt was established in 1955 to contain urban sprawl, to maintain the separation of settlements, to protect prime agricultural land around settlements, and to encourage urban regeneration and compact towns and cities. It now covers 13% of England; […]
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EHGP Objection to Gilston Area Outline Planning Application for Villages 1-6
Land North Of The Stort Valley And The A414, Gilston, Hertfordshire Ref: 3/19/1045/OUT January 2023 Prepared by Nicholas Cox The Green Belt was established in 1955 to contain urban sprawl, to maintain the separation of settlements, to protect prime agricultural land around settlements, and to encourage urban regeneration and compact towns and cities. It now […]
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Objection to Draft Minerals and Waste Plan
Hertfordshire County Council is currently reviewing its Minerals and Waste Local Plan documents, through the preparation of a new Minerals and Waste Local Plan. They are consulting on the draft documentation and accepting responses until 31 Oct 2022. Details of the plan and consultation here. The following letter was submitted to Hertfordshire County Council by […]
Statement on Wickham Hall Solar Farm
East Herts Green Party have been consulted about the development of a solar panel farm at Wickham Hall. We visited the farm on 16th August to discuss the proposals with the owner. We would support the development of a solar farm at this site. Below are our reasons. The energy crisis in the UK is […]
