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Herts Careline assistive technology equipment and service is a lifeline to people who live alone, and to older and vulnerable members of the community. The recent 2020-21 Customer Satisfaction Survey results are a testament to the team’s dedication and commitment. 

A new series of free wellbeing talks and family activity sessions are about to begin in Royston with topics and activities including improving your sleep, managing anxiety, winter crafts for young children and much more more.

North Herts Council is running a public consultation on a potential change to its election cycle, with the option to move away from the current ‘by thirds’ election model to a ‘whole council’ model instead.

Waste, recycling and street cleaning services are severely affected by staff shortages today (1 October). All food waste collection services have therefore been suspended.

Pay on exit trial scheme under investigation, improved EV charging infrastructure being developed and new parking charges to be introduced.

North Herts Museum is contributing to Black History Month this year with a display ‘From Windrush to North Herts – A new life in a new country’ to explore the background of African Caribbean families in North Hertfordshire.

Do you have unwanted electronic clutter at home? North Herts Council is holding a Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) collection, where you can bring along your unwanted, old and broken electrical items to be reused or recycled.

A new exhibition showcasing photographs of local wildlife, plant and landscapes taken by Brian Sawford is opening at North Hertfordshire Museum. The exhibition will start on 18 September and run until 2 January 2022.

The outdoor swimming season is coming to a close, but the good news is there is one more week to enjoy swimming at Hitchin Outdoor Pool.

People across North Herts are being encouraged to complete free suicide prevention training to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day on Friday 10 September.