Author: Knebworth Parish Council
Proposal for 230 Dwellings
Gladman has submitted an outline planning application for up to 230 dwellings (including affordable housing), structural planting and landscaping, informal public open space and children's play area, surface water flood mitigation, vehicular access point and associated ancillary works. All matters reserved except for means of access on land South Of Watton Road Knebworth.
The site, which is currently... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:31 by Knebworth Parish Council
Volunteers Needed for Knebworth Library
Knebworth Community Library has reopened in the new building. The library is run by volunteers, supported by Stevenage Library. It is currently open for four afternoons a week for two hours.
Since closure due to the pandemic, volunteer numbers have fallen and there is a need to recruit more staff to extend opening hours. If you are able to spare two hours a fortnight and are interested in volunteering... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:24 by Knebworth Parish Council
Scarecrow Festival 12 September
A scarecrow festival is to be held on Saturday 12 September from 11.00 until 4.00pm. Maps can be picked up at the Station Pub for a donation. For those of you wishing to enter a scarecrow please email knebworthscarecrowfestival@gmail.com
The event is being run by the former SOSPub group and is being held in memory of Caroline Berkley. All funds raised will be donated to the Isobel Hospice.
Posted: Tue, 31 Aug 2021 09:56 by Knebworth Parish Council
Knebworth Festival AGM
The Parish Council is helping revive the Knebworth Festival and an AGM is to be held on Monday 6 September at 8.00pm in Knebworth Village Hall. All are welcome.
The objects of Knebworth Festival are:
1) to organise and run the annual Knebworth Festival for the benefits of the residents of Knebworth and surrounding areas.
2) to create a greater awareness of community activities within the village of Knebworth... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:40 by Knebworth Parish Council
KATS seeking new members
Knebworth Amateur Theatrical Society (KATS) have agreed to recommence activities and performances curtailed by the pandemic.
It is hopeful – if restrictions allow – to commence rehearsals in September for its next production to be staged in December.
Unfortunately, during lockdown, a number of its long-standing members have moved away, so it is actively looking to recruit new members.
KATS... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 10 Aug 2021 15:43 by Knebworth Parish Council
NHDC Local Plan
The consultation on the Further Main Modifications to the NHDC Local Plan closed on 24 June 2021.
Comment can be found here.
Posted: Tue, 10 Aug 2021 15:41 by Knebworth Parish Council
Knebworth Neighbourhood Plan
The Regulation 16 consultation closed on 9 June 2021. Comments made on the plan can be found here.
Posted: Tue, 10 Aug 2021 15:39 by Knebworth Parish Council
Consultation on Swangley's Green, Land south of Watton Road
You are invited to particpate in a public consultation on the proposed development of Swangley's Green, which is the land south of Watton Road identified as KB4 in the NHDC Local Plan.
The consultation period lasts three weeks and ends on 2 August 2021. You can view the consultation here.
Posted: Mon, 12 Jul 2021 11:22 by Knebworth Parish Council
Maps Around the Village
You may have come across a map on a post at various locations around the village. These relate to Landowner Deposits identifying rights of way. The documents are lodged with Herts County Council and can be found on the HCC website here under Knebworth.
Posted: Fri, 02 Jul 2021 17:17 by Knebworth Parish Council
Have Your Say on the High Street Restrictions
Local residents and businesses are being asked for their views on the COVID-19 safety measures that were put in place in local High Streets during the pandemic.
Barriers were introduced on the High Street to create wider paths in April 2020 and were removed on 20 May 2021.
The engagement will be hosted on the HCC website page High Street Recovery webpage and will run between Monday 24 May and Sunday... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 24 May 2021 13:52 by Knebworth Parish Council