AI Is Overwhelming FOI Requests, Councils Struggle to Keep Up

Local authorities warn that AI-generated requests are increasing volume, complexity, and pressure on already stretched teams

The Best Antidote to Screen Fatigue Is a Good Meal With Good People

On loneliness, long tables, and why Hertfordshire needs a better way to find its people this summer.

NHS ALERT: Resident doctors strike from Tuesday 7 April - check your appointments

NHS resident doctors begin a six-day strike at 7am on Tuesday 7 April, running through to 7am on Monday 13 April

Hertford Town Council wins £3.5m investment for Hertford Castle grounds project

Hertford Town Council has secured £3.5 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to renew the grounds of Hertford Castle.

Big Ambition: Hertfordshire Wants To Be The UK's Silicon Valley

Hertfordshire sets its sights on leading the UK's innovation economy

Hertfordshire Gives 94% of Families the Secondary School They Actually Wanted

Ninety-four per cent of children have been allocated a place at one of their preferred secondary or upper schools by Hertfordshire County Council.

Council Tax Up Again. Opposition Says Budget Is “Built on a Wing and a Prayer”

County Sets New Budget, Critics Question Its Stability

5 Weeks Left: Which Hertfordshire Do You Want?

What the consultation actually asks, how to prepare your response, and why your detailed answers matter

Education officials are closing school buildings due to falling pupil numbers across the county

Councillors explicitly acknowledge this represents a county-wide trend of declining school enrollment requiring action.

⏳ Seven Weeks. One Decision. The Future of Hertfordshire’s Councils Is Being Decided Now

The two-tier council system is being scrapped and replaced with new unitary councils. Residents have until 26 March 2026 to influence the final model.

Herts County Council Offers Voluntary Exit Payments to Cut £5m

Hertfordshire County Council has launched a voluntary resignation scheme offering severance payments to staff.

Things to do in Hertfordshire this Weekend including: Herts Of Love Choir Workshop & Concert Stevenage

Welwyn Garden City's Town Centre Gets a College - And Loses a Library Location?

Welwyn Hatfield's draft Local Plan just dropped a development bombshell that could relocate two major community institutions into the town centre.

Things to do in Hertfordshire this Weekend including: Film Premiere: A Winter’s Song in Hoddesdon

Hertfordshire Is Losing Its Landlords, and Renters Will Pay the Price

When the law changes to protect tenants, but the unintended consequence is fewer homes to rent

Most Herts councils reject call to delay May elections

Four of six councils due to hold elections want the vote to go ahead, Labour cabinet members pushed through a recommendation to postpone.

Things to do in Hertfordshire this Weekend including: Board Games for Adults in Waltham Cross

Household Bills Under Pressure as 4.99% Council Tax Rise Looms for 2026/27

Hertfordshire Budgets Signal Possible 4.99% Council Tax Increase for 2026/27

Hertfordshire 2026: Councils Face Reorganization Deadline as Districts Weigh Election Future

Election uncertainty, budget battles in East Herts, and a new solar giant: The stories shaping the start of 2026

A Message of Peace and Solidarity This Hanukkah

Hertfordshire communities stand with the Jewish community following tragic incidents during Hanukkah celebrations.

Things to do in Hertfordshire this Weekend including: Christmas Mindful Art Session and Christmas Carols

St Albans Council Backs Trans Rights Motion Despite Conservative Pushback

St Albans councillors have approved a motion supporting transgender rights

Hertfordshire Councils Submit Joint Plan for Local Government Reorganisation

Hertfordshire councils submitted a joint proposal to the Government outlining three options for a future unitary structure.

Things to do in Hertfordshire this Weekend including: Hertford Christmas Gala – Light Switch-On

Hertfordshire Councils Split Over Unitary Shake-Up as Government Deadline Looms

Hertfordshire's councils have failed to reach consensus on how to reshape local government, with districts backing three competing models ahead of Friday's deadline.