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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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The Mayor's Carols at the Castle Hertford Castle,
Start the festive season singing and join us at Hertford... continue reading
Hertford Christmas Pantomine Trail Hertford Town Centre,
The Secret Society of Hertford Crafters are adding to the... continue reading
The Mayor of Hertford - Charity Quiz Night Simon Balle School, Mangrove Road, Hertford; SG13 8AJ,
The Mayor of Hertford invites you to a fun evening... continue reading
Recent News
Launching the 2024 Hertford Calendar
The Official Hertford 2024 Calendar is now on sale at the... continue reading
Hertford Retailers Invited to Enter Winning Windows Christmas Competition
The Winning Windows Competition has now opened, and all of... continue reading
Hertford Christmas Events 2023
This year, the annual Hertford Christmas Gala will take... continue reading
Crowds Rocked up and Rocked out at Free Music Festival
Thousands of visitors attended the free charity music... continue reading
Hertford Castle Open Day and Guided Tours
Sunday 29th October 12noon – 4pmHertford Town Council... continue reading
Hertford Castle Heritage Day
As part of the National Heritage Open Days, observed... continue reading
Hertford Castle 'Within These Walls' Tour
Outdoor guided tour showcasing the Castle's amazing... continue reading
ART, TEA AND TOUR WITH THE MAYOR OF HERTFORD
On Sunday 20th August, Hertford Castle was opened... continue reading
Hertford Castle Open Air Cinema
Hertford Castle will be the backdrop to two Open Air Cinema... continue reading
Rock at the Castle
This year’s diverse line-up includes a showcase of... continue reading
Hertford Play Day
With schools out for summer and parents/guardians looking... continue reading
Hertford Calendar Competition 2023
Calling all budding photographers. The hunt is on for... continue reading
Tea and Tour at Hertford Castle
Hertford Town Council is pleased to announce that the Mayor... continue reading
Hertford Town Centre Summer Trail
A free children’s trail for all the family to... continue reading
HERTFORD TOWN COUNCIL SIGN CIVILITY AND RESPECT PLEDGE
At the meeting of the Full Council on Monday 10th July... continue reading
HERTFORD TOWN COUNCIL DECLARES A CLIMATE EMERGENCY
At the meeting of Full Council on Monday 10th July 2023,... continue reading
Teddy Bears' Picnic
We’re delighted to announce that the annual Hertford... continue reading
Rock at the Castle - Rock at the Castle
Hertford Town Council is delighted to announce that this... continue reading
The National Lottery Heritage Fund grant boost for Hertford Castle
Plans to enhance and improve the Castle Grounds in Hertford... continue reading
Notice Board
ELECTION 4 MAY 2023 STATEMENT OF PERSONS NOMINATED - East Hertfordshire District Council
Wednesday 5 April 2023
East Hertfordshire District Council - Statement of Persons nominated for the Wards listed attached. Click here for more details.
ELECTION 4 MAY 2023 STATEMENT OF PERSONS NOMINATED – Hertford Town Council
Wednesday 5 April 2023
Hertford Town Council - Statement of Persons nominated for the Wards listed attached. Click here for more details.
ELECTION 4 MAY 2023 NOTICE OF ELECTION AGENTS – East Hertfordshire District Council
Wednesday 5 April 2023
East Hertfordshire District Council – Notice of Election Agents for the Wards listed attached. Click here for more details.

Voter ID
Friday 10th February 2023The UK government has introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at a polling station at elections. This new requirement will apply for the first time in England at the local elections on Thursday 4 May 2023.
Which forms of ID can I use to vote?
You may already have a form of photo ID that is acceptable. You can use any of the following:
• Passport
• Driving licence (including provisional licence)
• Blue Badge
• Certain concessionary travel cards
• Identity card with PASS mark (Proof of Age Standards Scheme)
• Biometric immigration document
• Defence identity card
• Certain national identity cards
Please note: If you have a form of accepted ID that is out of date, you can still use it to vote at a polling station if it still looks like you.
If you don’t have an accepted form of photo ID
If you don’t already have an accepted form of photo ID, or you’re not sure whether your photo ID still looks like you, you can apply for a free voter ID document, known as a Voter Authority Certificate. You can apply for this at
www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate
Application forms will be available online to download and print, or you can request a paper application form to be sent to you by the Electoral Services team at East Herts Council on 01279 655261.
The deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificatefor use at the elections in May 2023 is 5pm on Tuesday 25 April 2023.
If you have any questions or would like to find out more, go to www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/voter-id or call their helpline on 0800 328 0280.
Kingsmead Neighbourhood Area Plan Referendum
Wednesday 22nd March 2023The referendum on the Kingsmead Neighbourhood Area Plan will take place on Thursday, 4th May 2023. Residents of this ward who are on the Electoral Register, can cast their vote on whether they want East Herts District Council to adopt the Neighbourhood Area Plan for their ward.
Click here for the Kingsmead Neighbourhood Area Plan information statement
The plans can be viewed at: www.eastherts.gov.uk/kingsmeadnp from 27 March 2023.
NOTICE OF ELECTION - Hertford Town Council
Wednesday 22nd March 2023Hertford Town Council - Election of Councillors for the Town Wards listed below:
Bengeo North
Bengeo South
Castle
Kingsmead East
Kingsmead West
Sele
Click here for more details.
NOTICE OF ELECTION - East Hertfordshire District Council
Wednesday 22nd March 2023East Hertfordshire District Council - Election of Councillors for the Wards listed attached. Click here for more details.
Notice of Poll & Situation of Polling Stations - Hertford Town Council
Hertford Town Council - Notice of Poll & Situation of Polling Stations for the Wards listed attached. Click here for more details.
Notice of Poll & Situation of Polling Stations - Kingsmead Neighbourhood Plan Referendum
Kingsmead Neighbourhood Plan Referendum - Notice of Poll & Situation of Polling Stations for the Wards listed attached. Click here for more details.