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Housing Needs Survey
Volunteers are currently delivering the Knebworth Housing Needs Survey to every home. If you have missed it, see the attached. This information is vital to assist in policy making for the Neighbourhood Plan. Please take five minutes to complete and return by 31 March 2018.
Posted: Thu, 15 Mar 2018 11:33 by Claire Graham
A1(M) Smart Motorway Running
Highways England plans to start work on the A1(M) Junction 6-8 Smart motorway running before March 2020. More details on this and current road works can be found using the link.
http://roads.highways.gov.uk/projects/a1m-junction-6-to-junction-8-smart-motorway/
Posted: Tue, 06 Mar 2018 09:50 by Claire Graham
Health Walk
Come and join in the fun with a free walk and talk through the park in Knebworth at 10.30am on Tuesday 13th February. First time walkers particularly welcome.
We are a very sociable group and usually do 3 different walks of 15-35 minutes, with breaks if wanted. The shortest walk is ideal for anyone who wants to start exercising, maybe as part of recovery and is on a path with level ground. The longest... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 11:57 by Claire Graham
HCC Waste Local Plan Initial Consultation
Herts County Council is consulting on the way forward for waste planning in the county. There are two documents:
- Waste Core Strategy and Development Management Policies
- Waste Site Allocations
The consultation runs until 30 March 2018
Posted: Fri, 09 Feb 2018 17:46 by Claire Graham
Changes to Brown Bin Service
NHDC will introduce changes to the brown bin service during May 2018. If you wish NHDC to collect your garden waste you will have to pay £40 for 2018/19 or £35 if you pay before 31 March 2018. Food waste will still be collected, but in new food caddies which will be issued during April.
Posted: Fri, 09 Feb 2018 17:39 by Claire Graham
Consultation: Prescribing of over-the-counter items in primary care
Just before Christmas, NHS England and NHS Clinical Commissioners (NHSCC) launched a national consultation on reducing the prescribing of over-the-counter medicines for 33 minor, short-term health conditions. The aim is develop guidelines that CCGs can use in their individual areas where they don't already have a policy in place.
If patients were encouraged to buy simple medicines from a pharmacy or... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 26 Jan 2018 17:23 by Claire Graham
A1 Resurfacing
There are planned roadworks on the A1.
The A1 northbound between junction 7-8 will be closed for resurfacing work from 1 February for five nights, excluding the weekend.
The A1 southbound will be closed from the Biggleswade South roundabout to junction 10 for resurfacing from 29 January for three nights.
Posted: Fri, 26 Jan 2018 17:16 by Claire Graham
Chas Lowe Site
Location: 146-156 and land to the rear of 142 and 144, London Road, Knebworth
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 47 assisted living extra care (Class C2) apartments for the frail elderly, including communal facilities and car parking along with 3 ground floor commercial units (Use A1 or A2) fronting London Road (as amplified by plans and information received on 16 August, 19 September... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 15 Jan 2018 13:39 by Claire Graham
Inspiring Libraries Consultation
Inspiring Libraries: The Next Phase 2018-2021
Hertfordshire County Council launched its 'Inspiring Libraries' Strategy in 2014, following an extensive public consultation, which attracted more than 15,000 responses.
'Inspiring Libraries' aimed to set a vision and direction for the service over the next 10 years, based on three main themes:
·The library as a vibrant community asset – shaped... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 09 Jan 2018 09:57 by Claire Graham
Swangleys Lane Closure
Swangleys Lane will be closed for two days while work is undertaken on the gas main.
Posted: Wed, 29 Nov 2017 13:20 by Claire Graham
