Community Forums are an opportunity to meet Councillors, find out about groups and events in your area and raise an issue or topic for discussion.
The Forums (previously known as Area Forums) are an amalgamation of the retired Area Committees and Town Talks.
Anyone is welcome to attend. Doors open at 7.15pm, with refreshments on offer.
Community Forums may feature:
- grant presentations
- themed talks
- ward matters
- town centre updates
Sometimes the Community Forums have a specific theme, which are advertised near the time.
Councillors/presenters will address any questions raised as best they can at the time, or take items away to look into. Members of the public attending are invited to leave their contact details if they would like to stay informed.
Dates for Community Forum meetings
Baldock and surrounding villages
| Date | Venue | Presentations |
|---|---|---|
| 17 June 2024 | Baldock Community Centre, Simpson Drive, Baldock, SG7 6DH | Community Wellbeing Projects presentation by North Herts Council; Baldock Library presentation from Georgina Harper Dennett, Baldock Library manager |
| 9 September 2024 | Baldock Library, Simpson Drive, Baldock, SG7 6DH | Baldock Events Forum presentation from Directors of the Baldock Events Forum. Baldock Beats Waste presentation from Christine Watson, Chairperson of Baldock Beats Waste. |
| 2 December 2024 | Baldock Community Centre, Simpson Drive, Baldock, SG7 6DH | Baldock Festival Events, an opportunity to generate ideas from the community followed by Q&A |
| 3 March 2025 | Baldock Community Centre, Simpson Drive, Baldock, SG7 6DH | Active Communities presented by Everyone Active, followed by Q&A Police Safer Neighbourhood Team presentation and Q&A |
Hitchin
| Date | Venue | Presentations |
|---|---|---|
| 11 June 2024 | Hitchin Town Hall, Brand Street, Hitchin, SG5 1HX | Arts & Culture themed talks and discussion |
| 9 September 2024 | Hitchin Town Hall, Brand Street, Hitchin, SG5 1HX | Churchgate talk and Q&A |
| 10 December 2024 | Hitchin Town Hall, Brand Street, Hitchin, SG5 1HX | Everyone Active Communities Team - talk and Q&A |
| 4 March 2025 | Hitchin Town Hall, Brand Street, Hitchin, SG5 1HX | Police Safer Neighbourhood Team presentation and Q&A |
Letchworth Garden City
| Date | Venue | Presentations |
|---|---|---|
| 5 June 2024 | Howard Garden Social Centre, Norton Way South, SG6 1SU | Letchworth BID, presentation by Richard Harbon, Letchworth BID Manager. |
| 18 September 2024 | Letchworth Library, Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PF |
Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation, presentation on the Letchworth strategic plan. Cools Cats Club, presentation from Directors of the Cool Cats Club. Hertfordshire County Council - Services for Young People presentation from SFYP. |
| 11 December 2024 | Jackmans Community Centre, Small Hall (next door), Ivel Court, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2NL | Everyone Active Communities Team - talk and Q&A |
| 19 March 2025 | Letchworth Library, Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PF |
Police Safer Neighbourhood Team presentation and Q&A |
Royston and surrounding villages
| Date | Venue | Presentations |
|---|---|---|
| 11 June 2024 | Hardwicke Hall, Town Hall, Melbourn Street, Royston, SG8 7DA | Health & Wellbeing, presentations by North Herts Council, Mind in Mid Herts and Granta Medical Practices |
| 11 September 2024 | Hardwicke Hall, Town Hall, Melbourn Street, Royston, SG8 7DA | Skills Development, presentations by Create Community, Hertfordshire Futures and Step 2 Skills |
| 4 December 2024 | Hardwicke Hall, Town Hall, Melbourn Street, Royston, SG8 7DA | Leisure, presentation by Cllr Mick Debenham Parking Tariff consultation, presentation by Cllr Daniel Allen |
| 26 March 2025 | Hardwicke Hall, Town Hall, Melbourn Street, Royston, SG8 7DA | Police Safer Neighbourhood Team presentation and Q&A |
Southern Rural
| Date | Venue | Presentations |
|---|---|---|
| 27 June 2024 | Ickleford Village Hall, 82 Arlesey Road, Hitchin, SG5 3TG | Planning, presented by the Southern Rural Councillors followed by a Q&A |
| 12 September 2024 | Codicote Peace Memorial Hall, High Street, Codicote, SG4 8XE | Everyone Active presentation and Q&A |
| 12 December 2024 | Whitwell New Fellowship Hall, 9 Bendish Ln, Hitchin SG4 8HX | Connecting with Parishes Parking Tariff consultation, presentation by Cllr Daniel Allen |
| 13 March 2025 | Council Offices, Gernon Rd, Letchworth Garden City SG6 3JF | Police Safer Neighbourhood Team presentation and Q&A |