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From moving forward with rewilding projects to looking at options to extend our outdoor pools season, the council is working hard to deliver better services and provide value for money against a backdrop of financial pressures.

Direct financial support is available for those most in need to help cover the costs of utilities such as water, gas and electric, with the distribution of the Household Support Fund (HSF).

North Herts Healthy Hub has been busy organising a series of purple themed tea parties to support older people who have experienced social isolation due to the pandemic - are you involved in a community group that works with older people, with access to a venue?

With half-term approaching, COVID vaccination centres across Hertfordshire are running ‘Relax and Vax’ sessions to help young people who are nervous about having the vaccine to get protected from the virus - including the former Argos in Letchworth and Robertson House, Stevenage. 

Is your business moving to a commercial premises in North Herts? Or has it moved into the district during the current financial year? It might be eligible for a £5,000 new premises grant.

All three public toilet facilities provided by North Herts Council have been awarded the highest level for the quality of maintenance, hygiene and cleanliness, as well as accessibility.

To help celebrate LGBT+ History Month this February, a talk entitled ‘Love and Marriage’ will be given by Keith Fitzpatrick-Matthews, Curator at North Herts Museum, on 23 February. 

Fancy a cuppa, biscuit and chat? How about free activities for you and your child where you can both make friends? Come on down to a free Wellbeing Morning in Letchworth, Hitchin or Royston as part of North Herts Healthy Hub.

North Herts Council officially launched its Community Lottery on 18 January with an online event for local good causes.

The creativity of three young people was celebrated this week at a special event to mark Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD), organised in partnership with North Herts Interfaith Forum and live streamed on our YouTube channel.