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Go Hertford
Information on local shops, attractions, services and amenities within the county town.
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Hertford Castle
Find out more information on hiring Hertford Castle for weddings, parties and corporate hire.
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Hertford Food & Drink Festival Hertford ,
Head to the county town of Hertfordshire for a FREE two-day... continue reading
Hertford Castle Beer & World Food Festival Hertford Castle,
As part of the Hertford Food and Drink Festival, Hertford... continue reading
Hertford Castle's Teddy Bears' Picnic Hertford Castle,
Hertford Castle warmly welcomes families and friends to... continue reading
Recent News
Chosen Charity Announced
Hertford Town Council is delighted to announce that this... continue reading
Armed Forces Day 25th June 2022
Saturday 25th June is Armed Forces Day. This day provides... continue reading
Hertford Food & Drink Festival
Hertford Town Council is hosting its annual Food and Drink... continue reading
Hertford Castle Open Air Cinema Friday 19th August 2022
Hertford Castle will be the backdrop to three Open Air... continue reading
MAYOR FOR 2022/23 ELECTED
The Town Council is pleased to announce that Councillor Mrs... continue reading
Hertford Castle Open Air Theatre
Following on from the success of 2021, Hertford Castle will... continue reading
Hertford Castle The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
Join Hertford Town Council in celebrating Her... continue reading
Hertford Town Centre Royal Trail - A free children’s trail for all the family to enjoy
In celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee,... continue reading
Free Street Party Packs for Hertford Residents in Celebration of The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
To celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Hertford... continue reading
CARS AT THE CASTLE
A Free Castle Open Day & Car Show for all the Family to... continue reading
Children’s Art Trail - Free activity around Hertford Castle Grounds for all the family to enjoy.
As part of the Hertford Arts Festival 2022, Hertford Castle... continue reading
The Mayor of Hertford's Sponsored Walk Raising Funds for Two Local Charities
The Mayor of Hertford, Councillor Bob Deering is... continue reading
Hertford Easter Bunny Trail
Free activity around Hertford Town Centre for all the... continue reading
Charities Can Now Apply to Become the Beneficiary of Rock at the Castle 2022
Rock at the Castle has become a well-established and very... continue reading
Supporting the people of the Ukraine
The flag of Ukraine has been raised at Hertford Castle... continue reading
Cars at the Castle - Call for Car & Bike Exhibitors
Do you own a beautiful or quirky motor vehicle that... continue reading
Survey seeks your views on Hertford town centre
A new survey is seeking users’ views on... continue reading
80 Trees for 80 Years
Two native oak trees were planted at Hertford Castle on... continue reading
HERTFORD TOWN COUNCIL PRECEPT FOR 2022/23
At a meeting of the Full Council, Hertford Town Council has... continue reading
HERTFORD TOWN COUNCIL AWARDS COMMUNITY & NEW HOMES BONUS GRANTS
Hertford Town Council’s Finance, Policy and... continue reading
Improved Access to the Kings Meads
On Monday 20th December the Mayor of Hertford, Cllr Bob... continue reading
Winning Windows Extended
The Winning Windows Competition has been extended and all... continue reading
Hertford Retailers Invited to Enter Winning Windows Christmas Competition
The Winning Windows Competition has now opened, and all of... continue reading
Notice Board
Kingsmead Neighbourhood Plan Pre-Submission Consultation (Reg 14)
Wednesday 22nd December 2021Hertford Town Council is consulting on the Kingsmead draft Neighbourhood Plan. The consultation has been extended to 11th February 2022. For further information and to view the plans please see https://www.hertford.gov.uk/kingsmead-neighbourhood-plan/
Hertford Cemetery and All Saints Churchyard Draft Greenspace Action Plans
Tuesday 19th October 2021The Countryside Management Service is currently developing Greenspace Action Plans (GAPs) for Hertford Cemetery and All Saints Churchyard.
A Gap is a map based, easy to interpret management plan that provides a process and activities that need to be undertaken to achieve the set objectives.
These documents are available here:
We would welcome any comments, or your thoughts on the future management of Hertford Cemetery and All Saints Churchyard.
Comments to be sent to: elgan.adlard@hertfordshire.gov.uk
By: Monday 8th November 2021
Hertford Town Council Covid-19 Update - July 2021
Tuesday 20th July 2021In line with the Government Roadmap, changes to service provision of the Council will be set out on the Councils webpages.
Council meetings are now being conducted in person at Hertford Castle. Please see the published Agenda, as meeting locations may be subject to change. If you wish to attend a meeting please contact the Civic Administration Manager - Nick.kirby@hertford.gov.uk for further details.
You can contact the Council in person, via the telephone or e-mail.
For general enquires please ring 01992 552885 or email info@hertford.gov.uk For specific queries, please click here.
Events
Hertford Town Council have reviewed the planned events programme for the remainder of this calendar year. With the current restrictions on social distancing, the decision has been taken to cancel the following events:
* Hertford Castle Live screening of EURO 2020 Football Final 11th July 2021
* Teddy Bears’ Picnic 18th July 2021
* Rock at the Castle 1th August 2021
For one year only, Rock at the Castle is being replaced with the Hertford Castle Live Music Event. More information on this will be available shortly.
In the meantime, Hertford Town Council are pleased that preparations are continuing for other events, and hope that many Hertford residents come along to enjoy a variety of other events in a safe and secure way.
For the latest news on planned events, and any adaptations that have been made, see https://www.hertford.gov.uk/events-listings/.
Venue Hire
For information on hiring Hertford Castle or The Mill Bridge Rooms please click here.
Hertford Town and Tourist Information Centre
The Town and Tourist Information Centre, is located at 10 - 12 The Wash and is open Tuesday-Saturday: 9.30am-5:00pm .
You can also contact the Town and Tourist information Centre either by email tic@hertford.gov.uk or call 01992 584322 .
Merchandise is available to purchase online via www.hertfordtownshop.co.uk or by using the call or click and collect service. Merchandise can be collected in store or shipped.
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Bengeo and Sele Neighbourhood Plan Referendum
Wednesday 28th April 2021The referendum on the Bengeo and Sele Neighbourhood Area Plans will take place on Thursday, 6th May 2021. Residents of these two wards who are on the Electoral Register, can cast their vote on whether they want East Herts District Council to adopt the the Neighbourhood Area Plan for their ward. If adopted the Plan would be used to help decide planning applications in the Plan Area over the 12 years up to 2033.
The plans can be viewed at: https://www.hertford.gov.uk/neighbourhood-plans/
STATEMENT OF PERSONS NOMINATED
Saturday 10th April 2021Click here for a statement of the persons nominated for election as a Town Councillor for Hertford Town Council Bengeo Ward
NOTICE OF ELECTION
Friday 19th March 2021East Hertfordshire - Election of a Town Councillor for Hertford Bengeo Ward. Click here for more details.