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

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

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

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

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

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

Things to do in Hertfordshire this Weekend including: Skating With Santa, Christmas Lights, Live Music and Food Stalls

Things to do in Hertfordshire this Weekend including: Remembrance Sunday At Herts' Towns And Villages

Things to do in Hertfordshire this Weekend including: Halloween at Pearce’s Farm Shop

Things to do in Hertfordshire this Weekend including: Halloween Haunt in St. Albans and Ski Trip Link-Up at Hemel

Things to do in Hertfordshire this Weekend including: WiFi Wars in Hemel Hempstead

All the Herts Events: It's A Spectacular Weekend of Colour, Culture, Music, Dance, Food and Fun as Watford Lights up for Diwali!

Things to do in Hertfordshire this Weekend including: Knife Angel Viewing and Hertfordshire Oktoberfest

Things to do in Hertfordshire this Weekend including: International Day at Stevenage Indoor Market

Things to do in Hertfordshire this Weekend including: Folk and Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

Things to do in Hertfordshire this Weekend including: Meet the Iron Age Pigs at Panshanger Park