Hertsmere News Spring 2025

Hertsmere News

Hertsmere Borough Council’s magazine Spring 2025

Your new free, weekly food recycling service INSIDE: Our 25/26 budget | Parks update | County council elections – ready to have your say?

Welcome Welcome to the spring edition of Hertsmere News From April, our new and free weekly food waste collection service starts. Our crews have been busy delivering your new silver food waste bins, leaflets and calendars to you. It’s so important that we all recycle as much as we can – your food waste will generate green energy and fertiliser, helping to create a more sustainable future.

With the prospect of better weather around the corner, we are delighted to share an update on improvements to our parks and open spaces on page 22.

You’ll also get to hear from our gardening apprentice at Bushey Rose Garden about why she loves her role. If you want to join our team and make a difference in our borough, find out more on page 31.

We’ve now agreed a balanced budget for 2025/26, despite the challenging economic influences. We remain committed to using our assets as effectively and efficiently as possible to ensure we drive value for money and revenue-generating opportunities. Find out where your money goes on page 6.

We include an update on Local Government Reorganisation in line with the direction of travel set by Central Government

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in their recent White Paper on English Devolution. Find out more on page 8.

We also cover our final celebration as our 50th anniversary year draws to a close, along with a round-up of other news and community information from across the borough.

I hope you find this edition an enjoyable read.

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In this issue

Contents 04 40 years of EastEnders in Hertsmere

22 Coming soon to a park near you!

05 A time-travelling celebration

23 Get Active!

05 Lighting the darkness 06 Our 2025/26 budget 08 The changing shape of local government in Hertfordshire 10 Eldon Avenue: Affordable homes completed 11 Sign up for solar 12 Putting our communities first 14 We Move, She Moves 15 Inspiring everyone!

24 Q&A with Gardening Apprentice Isabelle Lewis 26 Are you ready to have your say?

28 Stay connected with Herts Connected 29 Join our Communications and Engagement Residents’ Panel 30 Improvement guided by peer challenge 31 Make a difference – work for us!

16 New free, weekly food recycling service starting in April

32 Meet your councillors

18 Waste and Recycling FAQs

40 Discover our museums

38 What’s on 42 Keep in touch

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40 years of EastEnders in Hertsmere To mark an amazing 40 years of the BBC’s EastEnders in Borehamwood, a special award has been presented at BBC Studios.

The award was accepted by Executive Producer of BBC EastEnders, Chris Clenshaw, on behalf of the whole BBC EastEnders team, past and present.

It was presented by the Leader of our Council and Chair of Elstree Film Studios, Cllr Jeremy Newmark.

The award recognised EastEnders as a trailblazer with its treatment of the important social issues of the day over 40 years and our pride at having the team right here in the heart of our borough.

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Lighting th The Mayor of Hertsmere, Councillor Richard Butler, led a poignant ceremony to mark Holocaust Memorial Day in January.

Councillors, local dignitaries and residents attended the ceremony at Hertswood Academy, which included the story of a survivor of the Holocaust and Nazi persecution, Allen Rubinson, recounted poignantly by his son, Mark.

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A time-travelling celebration

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As Hertsmere’s 50th anniversary drew to a close, we stepped back in time for a night of celebration attended by local charities, community champions, dignitaries, councillors and staff.

The event, staged at the Village Hotel in Elstree, took everyone back to the 1970s and provided an opportunity to thank those

who go above and beyond for our borough.

Funding support for the event was provided by local businesses Trulo, Griggs and Sky Studios to ensure that a large cross-section of community groups and their volunteers could attend. Bushey’s MPAA were among the entertainers on the night.

he darkness The event was held to remember the millions of people who have been murdered or whose lives have been changed beyond recognition during the Holocaust, Nazi persecution and in subsequent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur.

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Budget

Our 2025/26 budget and what it means for you

Our budgets for the next 12 months have been agreed following consultation with you, our residents and local stakeholders.

Once again, we’ve set out how we will sustain the delivery of our key services, despite some significant funding challenges, and how we will provide value for money by using our assets effectively.

To fund those services, we’ve agreed a 2.99 per cent increase in our share of your council tax payments, meaning you will pay £6.10 more over the course of the 2025/26 financial year.

Where does your council tax go?

Hertfordshire 77% County Council (HCC)

Hertfordshire Police & 12% Crime Commissioner (PCC)

Services provided include: Adoption & fostering, children’s centres, early years childcare, Fire & Rescue, health & social care, household waste recycling centres, libraries, public health, public transport, registration and citizenship, roads and road maintenance, schools, street lights, trading standards, waste disposal, youth provision.

Services provided include: Community safety partnerships, crime reduction, neighbourhood policing, road crash investigations, tackling serious and organised crime, victims’ services.

General contact details: 0300 123 4040 hertfordshire.gov.uk X: @hertscc facebook.com/hertscountycouncil

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General contact details: 01707 806 100 hertscommissioner.org X: @hertspcc facebook.com/HertsPCC Contacting local police: 101 (non-emergency) Always dial 999 in an emergency herts.police.uk X: @hertspolice facebook.com/HertsPolice

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A household in a Band D property will pay an average of just over £210 in council tax for the year.

We also collect council tax every year on behalf of other organisations (see right) so we only receive a small proportion of what you pay each month, around nine per cent of it. The rest is allocated to other organisations.

A programme of capital expenditure has also been agreed, including improvements to our parks and affordable housing projects.

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Services provided include: Kerbside waste and recycling collections, benefits administration, car parking, community safety, elections, environmental health, housing needs, leisure and parks, licensing, planning and street cleaning.

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General contact details:

Aldenham Parish Council 01923 856 433 aldenham-pc.gov.uk X: @AldenhamPC

Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council 020 8207 1382 elstreeborehamwood-tc.gov.uk X: @EBTownCouncil

Shenley Parish Council

Town/parish councils (where in place)

Services provided include: Local events and some activities for young people & older people, Christmas lights, some allotments, cemeteries and parks, public clocks, war memorials.

01923 855 865 shenleyvillage.org X: @shenleyvillage

South Mimms and Ridge Parish Council southmimmsridge.org.uk

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The changing shape of local government in Hertfordshire We are working collaboratively with the other councils in Hertfordshire, at the request of central government, to develop outline proposals for the reorganisation of local government structures in the county.

This follows the publication of the Government’s English Devolution White Paper at the end of last year which sets out a direction of travel for reorganisation.

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That paper calls on areas where there is a ‘two-tier’ system of local government, as we have in Hertfordshire, to propose ways of restructuring.

Hertfordshire is not included in the Government’s immediate priority areas for restructure, so the county council elections scheduled for 1 May will go ahead (see pages 26-27).

As Hertsmere News went to press, we are finalising outline proposals with the other local authorities ready for submission in late March, with a request

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for us collectively to submit fuller details in November this year.

From Hertsmere’s perspective, we will continue to make it clear that we do not support the creation of a single, or ‘unitary’ authority for the whole of Hertfordshire. It is a diverse county, made up of 1.2 million residents across urban, suburban and rural areas. A unitary council for the county risks diminishing local representation, with decision-making that is remote from the communities we serve.

Our council’s leadership will continue to maintain that future changes must be carefully considered, transparent, and inclusive, ensuring that residents and businesses are fully engaged in shaping the future governance of Hertfordshire.

Keep an eye on our communications channels (see page 42) as we will publish further updates about how you can stay informed and have your say as this programme of change develops.

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Eldon Avenue: Affordable homes completed The construction of 11 affordable homes, on a previously-derelict garage site in Borehamwood, has been finished – with the new properties ready for people to move in.

Following completion, Hertsmere Developments Limited (HDL), our wholly-owned subsidiary, has sold the development in Eldon Avenue to Hertsmere Living Limited (HLL), which is the affordable stock holding company joint-venture between us and Watford Community Housing.

In February, Cllr Jeremy Newmark, Leader of the Council; Sajida Bijle, the Council’s Chief

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Executive; Tina Barnard, Chief Executive of WCH; Cllr Paul Hodgson-Jones, Chairman of HDL; and Cllr Prabhakar Kaza, who represents Borehamwood Kenilworth ward, were joined by HDL and HLL representatives for a tour of the development, which has transformed an area of contaminated land into homes designed for families with a generous private patio or balcony.

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Sign up for solar Sign up for the Solar Together scheme today and start reducing your energy bills! This Hertfordshire-wide initiative offers homeowners the chance to invest in highquality solar panels and battery storage at competitive prices. By joining the scheme, you can increase your independence from the national grid, lower your carbon emissions, and save on energy costs. The

process is hassle-free, with approved UK solar PV suppliers participating in a reverse auction to ensure you get the best deal. Plus, it’s free to register and there’s no obligation to proceed with an installation. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a positive impact on your wallet and the environment.

To find out more, visit our website and search ‘Solar Together’.

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Community

Putting our communities first

Volunteer at Hertfordshire Social Supermarket!

Unlock your potential with free learning Communities 1st offers free online courses in essential life skills, health and community issues. Gain numeracy skills for daily life, including cooking, budgeting, and sewing with our Multiply courses.

Take part in four-hour shifts helping customers, managing stock and keeping a welcoming environment. Gain experience and give back to your community. Travel expenses will be covered.

To sign up, call 01727 649980 or email volunteering@ communities1st.org.uk

To book your place, visit communities1st.org.uk/training

Creative Community Cafés Join their free weekly Creative Cafés for knitting, music and art in Borehamwood, Radlett and Bushey.

Employment support Get free help with CVs, cover letters, interviews and more at their Employment Support Hub at:

For more details, visit communities1st.org.uk/creative-cafe, call 01727 649970 or email welcome@communities1st.org.uk

• Leeming Road Hub, Borehamwood: Fridays, 9.30am to 3.45pm • Canada Life Cafe, Potters Bar: Wednesdays, 9.30am to midday Contact 01727 649960 or email training@communities1st.org.uk for more details

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We Move, She Moves We Move, She Moves aims to get women and girls in Hertsmere more active. There’s a wide range of activities to suit all ages, abilities and fitness levels – from yoga and dance to aqua Zumba and Pilates.

The goal is to improve both physical and mental health, promoting a stronger heart, lungs, body and mind.

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There are no long-term commitments required; participants can simply book a class and turn up to the welcoming classes led by friendly instructors.

Find out more. visit wemoveshemoves.me.uk

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Inspiring everyone!

Bushey Grove, The Venue and Furzefield leisure centres have a great range of activities available including gym, swimming, classes, spa, sauna, steam, indoor and outdoor sports.

Plus, during the summer holidays, there will be plenty of activities to keep the children entertained,

including Activity Pass, fun swims, soft play, climb and lots more!

Get inspired at inspireall.com

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Waste and Recycling Please chec k your collec tion calendar, a s your pick-up day might have changed

New free, weekly food recycling service starting in April

It’s hard to imagine that your plate scrapings, stale bread, mouldy food, tea and coffee bags, meat and fish bones can be used to create sustainable energy and fertiliser – there’s power in those peelings!

From Monday 7 April, your food waste will be collected weekly, so that we can all recycle better.

Food waste sent to landfill doesn’t harmlessly break down. It has a big impact on the environment as it rots and releases methane – a harmful greenhouse gas that is 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide.

Your food waste will be taken to a special processing plant in London Colney, where it is used to generate electricity to power homes in our borough and produce fertiliser, which is used in farming locally.

To find out more about the weekly food waste collection in Hertsmere, go to hertsmere.gov.uk/foodwaste

What can I recycle?

All uneaten food and plate scrapings Raw and cooked meat, and bones

You can recycle all your food waste, including the following:

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Raw and cooked fish

How to recycle your food waste You can use a kitchen caddy to collect food waste in the kitchen then transfer the contents to your outside silver food waste bin. Kitchen caddies are available free of charge from centres across the borough or you can use your own container, like a biscuit tin or ice cream tub. Find your nearest kitchen caddy outlet on our website.

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Whenever you need to empty your caddy, simply empty the contents into your outdoor silver food recycling bin.

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Please put your food waste bin out for collection by 6am every week on your collection day.

Most people put a liner in their kitchen caddy then put their food waste in it.

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You can now put your food waste in plastic bags before going in the silver bin. The facility that we take your food waste to can remove plastic bags at the start of the process, so you can reuse a plastic bag, such as a bread bag, salad bag or cereal bag. The only thing you can’t use is a black bag. If you don’t want to use a liner at all, you don’t have to.

Cheese, dairy products and eggs Tea bags and coffee grounds Bread, cakes and pastries

Remember your food recycling bin comes with a lockable handle.

Rice, pasta and beans Raw and cooked vegetables, whole fruit and peelings

Remember to recycle your mouldy and out-of-date food, including ready meals removed from their packaging.

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Waste and Recycling

Waste and Recycling FAQs What day is my collection?

You should have received a collection calendar along with your new silver food waste bin. There may be a change to your collection day – full details can be found on the collection calendar that was delivered in your new silver food waste bin.

If you have not received a collection calendar, please visit hertsmere.gov.uk/BinCollections or contact us.

Can I continue to put food waste in my green bin?

No, from Monday, 7 April, all food waste should go in your new silver food waste bin.

From April 2025, if you have subscribed to the Garden Waste Collection Service, your green bin will be for garden waste only.

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If I put food waste in my black bin, will it still be collected?

It is much more environmentally-friendly to use your new silver food waste bin where the contents will be collected weekly and recycled to produce electricity to power local homes and fertiliser for local farmland.

All food waste in your black bin will be sent to landfill or incineration and only emptied every fortnight.

By only putting food waste into your food waste bin, which is emptied weekly, you will find your black bin is not so smelly!

Will I still have an assisted collection for the food waste service?

Yes, if you already have an assisted collection for your other bins, this will include your new food waste bin.

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Do I have to use the liners provided?

No. The facility we take the food waste to is able to remove plastic bags during the recycling process; therefore as well as compostable liners, you can now use plastic carrier bags, bread bags, salad bags or similar to line your kitchen caddy. However, we cannot accept black bags, any other plastic packaging or newspapers.

Alternatively, you can put your food waste into the food waste bin loose.

Can I get an additional food bin?

Your food waste bin will be collected weekly and the silver food bin provided should be sufficient for a week’s worth of food waste.

If you would like help reducing the amount of food waste you create, there is an excellent hertfordshire.gov.uk/ worthsaving campaign that provides useful

tips on how to minimise the amount of food waste you create, from saving £11 every time you go shopping by writing a list to learning how to store waste correctly. You can also visit lovefoodhatewaste.com for recipe ideas to use up leftovers.

I don’t have space in my kitchen for another bin?

Your new silver food waste bin is designed to be stored outside along with your other bins. For ease of collecting your food waste you can use a kitchen caddy, which can be lined with a plastic bag or liner and then transferred to the outdoor bin. Many people store their caddy under their sink.

For more information, please see ‘How to recycle your food waste’ on page 17 or refer to the leaflet that was delivered with your new silver bin

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What happens if my food bin isn’t collected?

From 7 April 2025, if you have put your silver food waste bin out on the correct day and it contains acceptable items, please contact us to report a missed bin collection or fill in our online form at hertsmere.gov.uk/MissedBin

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I live in a flat with communal bins; will I receive my own food waste bin?

Properties that share communal bins will be provided with shared food waste bins later this year. More information will be provided at a later date.

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Don’t forget to sign up for our paid-for Garden Waste Collection Service From April 2025, your green bin will only be collected if you have paid for a Garden Waste Collection Service subscription and display a sticker on your green bin.

Garden waste will be collected fortnightly for just £50 per year, which means it costs less than £2 per collection. If you claim Council Tax support, there is a concessionary rate of £35.

Subscribe or find out more at hertsmere.gov.uk/GardenWaste

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Parks Update

Coming soon to a park near you!

Our £1m investment programme for King George Recreation Ground is underway!

Thank you to everyone who took part in our improvement survey and supported the process, in particular the Friends of King George group.

You told us you wanted us to:

• Improve and extend the ball court area to cater for specific sports, such as basketball and pickleball.

• Provide new outdoor fitness equipment and resurface key paths.

We aim to have the splash park ready for this summer and all other work completed by summer 2026.

• Rebuild the café just in front of the existing building away from the trees.

• Make the play equipment inclusive for all, to have more slides and swings, and cater for children up to the age of 12.

• Upgrade the splash park by totally replacing the pump house and refurbishing the facility.

Millbrook Green plans There is a lack of play facilities in North Bushey, so to address this, we’re finalising exciting plans for a new play area at Millbrook Green.

The designs are being refined, based on your feedback, and we’ll be submitting planning permission soon.

Keep an eye on our socials for updates on all our parks!

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Get Active!

Whether you choose to walk, jog, run, volunteer or simply cheer on others, parkrun offers a free and friendly environment for everyone to get outside and get active.

Every Saturday there’s a 5km run and for younger participants, aged between four and 14, they can join in a 2km course on Sunday mornings.

Parkrun aims to promote physical activity, improve mental wellbeing and foster a sense of community. You only need to register once on the parkrun website to receive a personal barcode, which you can use at any parkrun event.

With more than 1,300 parkrun events taking place every weekend, the initiative continues to grow, encouraging people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to get involved.

To find your local parkrun, visit parkrun.org.uk

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Meet the Team

& QA WITH GARDENING APPRENTICE

ISABELLE LEWIS

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How does your role as a gardening apprentice allow you to make a difference in the community?

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I have the opportunity to transform public spaces and create beautiful green areas for the community to enjoy. It feels rewarding to see people appreciate and benefit from the work I've done, knowing that I've made a positive impact on our surroundings.

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In what ways does the flexibility of your role help you balance your work and personal life?

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The flexibility allows me to pursue my hobbies and spend quality time

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This balance helps me stay motivated and committed to my job, knowing that I can enjoy both my personal and professional life.

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Can you describe how our values align with your work?

Hertsmere’s values, such as sustainability and community engagement, are evident in everything we do. Whether it's using eco-friendly materials or organising community gardening events, I feel proud to be part of an organisation that shares my passion for making a difference.

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What do you enjoy most about your apprenticeship and working at Hertsmere?

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I enjoy the hands-on experience and the supportive environment.

Hertsmere encourages growth and learning, which has helped me develop my skills and confidence. Since completing my apprenticeship, I am very thankful that Hertsmere have kept me on and I am very grateful that I have been trusted with the role of the “Bushey Rose Garden Custodian”.

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What do you love most about the garden?

Working in the Rose Garden gives me the opportunity to connect with nature on such an intimate level. The beauty of the roses and other plants, with their beautifully coloured petals and fragrant scents, brings me a sense of peace and calmness. I also enjoy tending to the roses and plants, watching them grow and knowing I play a part in maintaining a space that is so loved by the community.

There is something deeply rewarding in nurturing these plants and seeing them change through the seasons.

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Voting

Are you ready to have

your say?

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We are running the forthcoming Hertfordshire County Council elections on 1 May and are reminding residents to bring photo ID to vote at a polling station.

You will only need to show one form of photo ID, but it needs to be the original version and not a photocopy. The name on your ID must be the same name you used to register to vote.

For more information, including the full list of accepted forms of photo ID, visit electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID or call their helpline on 0800 328 0280.

If you don’t have an accepted form of photo ID, don’t worry. You can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate at voterauthority-certificate.service.gov.uk

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Alternatively, you can complete a paper application form and send this to us.

The deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate for use at a particular election is 5pm, Wednesday 23 April.

If you need any help with applying for a Voter Authority Certificate or want to request an application form, contact us at elections@hertsmere.gov.uk or apply through the online portal: gov.uk/applyfor-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate

Voting by post and by proxy If you know that you won’t be able to get to the polling station on polling day, you can vote by post or ask someone you trust to cast your vote for you, which is called a proxy vote.

There have been a number of changes, which might affect you.

You can now apply online to vote by post and for some types of proxy vote. You also need to prove your identity when applying,

by providing your National Insurance number.

There are limits to how many people a voter can act as a proxy for. This means you can only act as a proxy for two people living in the UK. If you act as a proxy for people living overseas, you can act as proxy for up to four people but only two of these can be based in the UK. There are restrictions on the handling of postal votes by campaigners. Voters will not be allowed to hand in more than five postal ballot packs (including their own). If a postal ballot pack is handed in at either a polling station or the Civic Offices, a form must be completed in order to be accepted.

We advise you to ensure that your postal ballot pack is completed and sent back via Royal Mail to avoid any rejected postal ballots.

For more information, visit electoralcommission.org/waystovote or call their helpline on 0800 328 0280.

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Community engagement

Hertsmere Community Safety Partnership (CSP) brings a range of organisations together to ensure a joined-up and strategic approach to tackling crime and disorder issues in the borough.

Stay connected Sign up to Herts Connected to find out what is happening in your local area, keep up to date and have your say in what goes on where you live or work in Hertfordshire.

To find out more, visit hertsconnected.co.uk If you witness any suspicious activity in progress, please dial 999 straight away.

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Join our Communications and Engagement Residents’ Panel This is an online group for residents who have agreed to give their views on our marketing and communications materials.

The aim of the panel is to help improve communications standards with our many communities.

We’re focused on providing a high standard of communications and engagement products that are continually improving. All modes of communication, traditional and online, have a valuable role in keeping our communities informed and involved.

If you’d like to be a part of the panel, visit hertsmere.civilspace.io/en and click on the ‘Partnerships and Community Engagement’ section in the ‘Active Projects’.

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Your council

Improvement guided by peer challenge A ‘Corporate Peer Challenge’ (CPC), undertaken in recent months, has provided invaluable insights on both what we are doing well and how we can continuously improve.

The findings of the challenge, which was carried out by a team commissioned by the Local Government Association, were warmly welcomed at a recent full council meeting, where an action plan to address the recommendations was also agreed.

The ‘palpable’ level of commitment from our staff to the borough’s communities and council services were reflected on by the challenge team, as well as the ‘high calibre elected membership who are passionate about making a difference’.

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It is the first time that we have undertaken a CPC, which is an opportunity to receive robust, strategic and credible challenge and support from experts in the local government sector.

We invited the team of seven experts to conduct the challenge in early October 2024, asking them to undertake a comprehensive review of key finance, performance and governance information.

Over the course of 25 interviews and focus groups, the team spoke to more than 130 staff, elected members and council partners, before reporting on their findings.

The strength of our local partnerships was also acknowledged. Participants recognised the wide range of initiatives and activities undertaken working with voluntary groups to address health and wellbeing inequalities.

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Make a difference – work for us!

Help us make your community a safer, healthier and happier place to live and work – with a career that offers great benefits, support and flexible working.

You really can make a difference when you start a career with us, and we’ve got varied roles to choose from.

Our flexible working practices mean you can regain your work/life balance. Depending on the role, that could mean hybrid, part-time, full-time or compressed hours.

We offer great benefits, including: a good pension scheme, generous flexi-time, free gym membership, cycle to work scheme and many more.

To find out more, visit HertsmereCareers.co.uk

Don’t just take our word for it, hear from our staff. Click the left screenshot to hear from our waste and recycling teams, or click the right and find out what it’s like at our Civic Offices.

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Your councillors

Meet your Councillors Aldenham East

Aldenham West

Brett Rosehill (Con)

Lucy Selby (Con)

Caroline Clapper (Con)

David Lambert (Con)

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cllr.david.lambert @hertsmere.gov.uk

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07973 710 696

07818 427 745

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Borehamwood Cowley

Richard Butler (Lab & Co-op) cllr.richard.butler @hertsmere.gov.uk

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Jeremy Newmark (Lab & Co-op) – Council Leader cllr.jeremy.newmark @hertsmere.gov.uk

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You can contact your ward councillor at any reasonable time. Your councillors are listed in alphabetical order by ward. If you don’t know which ward you live in, please visit: hertsmere.gov.uk/findmycllr or call 020 8207 2277

Borehamwood Brookmeadow

Graeme Alexander (Lab & Co-op)

Rebecca Challice (Lab & Co-op)

Alan Plancey MBE (Con)

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cllr.alan.plancey @hertsmere.gov.uk

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07929 661 391

020 8207 3759

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Borehamwood Hillside

Linda Smith (Lab & Co-op)

Alexander Clarkson (Con)

Alpha Bird Collins (Lab & Co-op)

Aaditya Kaza (Lab & Co-op)

cllr.linda.smith @hertsmere.gov.uk

cllr.alexander.clarkson @hertsmere.gov.uk

cllr.alpha.bird.collins @hertsmere.gov.uk

cllr.aaditya.kaza @hertsmere.gov.uk

020 8953 1353

07880 521 971

07734 410 189

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Your councillors

Meet your Councillors Borehamwood Kenilworth

Bushey

Prabhakar Kaza (Lab & Co-op)

Nik Oakley (Lab & Co-op)

Parveen Rani (Lab & Co-op)

Paul Morris OBE (Con)

cllr.prabhakar.kaza @hertsmere.gov.uk

cllr.nik.oakley @hertsmere.gov.uk

cllr.parveen.rani @hertsmere.gov.uk

cllr.paul.morris @hertsmere.gov.uk

07958 146 582

07976 906 273

07854 255 641

07813 918 881

Bushey Park

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Maxie Allen (Lib Dem)

Marc Amron (Lib Dem)

Shailain Shah (Lib Dem)

Mia Handley (Lib Dem)

cllr.maxie.allen @hertsmere.gov.uk

cllr.marc.amron @hertsmere.gov.uk

cllr.shailain.shah @hertsmere.gov.uk

cllr.mia.handley @hertsmere.gov.uk

07885 937 108

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07561 855 512

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(Lab & Co-op) = Labour and Co-operativ

facebook.com/hertsmere

@hertsmerebc

You can contact your ward councillor at any reasonable time. Your councillors are listed in alphabetical order by ward. If you don’t know which ward you live in, please visit: hertsmere.gov.uk/findmycllr or call 020 8207 2277

y Heath

Bushey North

Seamus Quilty (Con)

Alan Matthews (Lib Dem)

Louise Nicolas (Lib Dem)

cllr.seamus.quilty @hertsmere.gov.uk

cllr.alan.matthews @hertsmere.gov.uk

cllr.louise.nicolas @hertsmere.gov.uk

07595 372 750

07748 731 990

07770 894 538

Paul Richards (Lib Dem) Group Leader cllr.paul.richards @hertsmere.gov.uk

07838 786 057

Bushey St James

Miles Ponder (Lib Dem)

Chris Shenton (Lib Dem)

cllr.miles.ponder @hertsmere.gov.uk

cllr.chris.shenton @hertsmere.gov.uk

07590 014 056

07890 214 505

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Your councillors

Meet your Councillors Elstree

Morris Bright MBE (Con) – Group Leader cllr.morris.bright @hertsmere.gov.uk

020 8207 7570

Potters Bar, Bentley Heath & The Royds

Harvey Cohen (Con)

Helen Green (Lab & Co-op)

Meenal Sachdev (Con)

cllr.harvey.cohen @hertsmere.gov.uk

cllr.helen.green @hertsmere.gov.uk

Cllr.Meenal.Sachdev @hertsmere.gov.uk

07974 910 215

07724 068 262

07973 401 522

Potters Bar Furzefield

Potters Bar Oakmere

Christian Gray (Lab & Co-op)

Christopher Myers (Lab & Co-op)

cllr.christian.gray @hertsmere.gov.uk

cllr.chris.myers @hertsmere.gov.uk

07535 925 297

07734 699 706

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Renos Joshua Georgiou (Lab & Co-op)

Sarah HodgsonJones (Con)

cllr.renos.georgiou @hertsmere.gov.uk

cllr.sarah.hodgsonjones@hertsmere. gov.uk

07478 096 872

07817 890 541

(Lab & Co-op) = Labour and Co-operativ

@HertsmereBoroughCouncil

You can contact your ward councillor at any reasonable time. Your councillors are listed in alphabetical order by ward. If you don’t know which ward you live in, please visit: hertsmere.gov.uk/findmycllr or call 020 8207 2277

Potters Bar Parkfield

Shenley

Abhishek Sachdev (Con)

Lynette Sullivan (Con)

Paul HodgsonJones (Con)

Natalie Susman (Con)

cllr.abhishek.sachdev @hertsmere.gov.uk

cllr.lynette.sullivan @hertsmere.gov.uk

cllr.natalie.susman @hertsmere.gov.uk

07712 837 990

07595 679 173

cllr.paul.hodgsonjones@hertsmere. gov.uk

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07716 832 365

07939 208 447

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Entertainment

What’s on Wyllyotts Theatre Wyllyotts Place, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar 01707 645005 wyllyottstheatre.co.uk/whats-on

Thursday 3 April | 7pm

Taylormania

The Radlett Centre

An award-winning Taylor Swift ERAS Tribute Concert featuring Katy Ellis with an incredible live band and dancers. Relive hits like Shake It Off and Blank Space in an electrifying show that captures the essence of Taylor Swift’s music.

Tickets from £28

1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett 01923 859291 radlettcentre.co.uk

Thursday 20 March | 7.30pm

Legends of Las Vegas Celebrate Las Vegas legends with Gary Williams and Nathan Martin. Enjoy hits from Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and more in a joyous musical tribute, featuring captivating performances and a threepiece band.

Tickets £25

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The REEL Cinema Metropolis Centre, 84 Shenley Road, Borehamwood reelcinemas.co.uk/cinema/ borehamwood Take a look at REEL Cinema’s wide selection of movies! Check their website to book one that suits you.

96 Shenley Road Borehamwood inspireall.com/locations/ 96-shenley-road/theatre

Saturday 5 April | 2pm

National Theatre Live:

Dr. Strangelove An encore screening of the stage adaptation featuring Steve Coogan in multiple roles. This Cold War satire hilariously depicts a rogue U.S. General's attempt to trigger a nuclear attack, with a stellar creative team including Armando Iannucci and Sean Foley.

Tickets £14

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Museums

Discover our Mus Open Tuesday to Thursday between midday and 6pm, and on Saturdays from 10am to 3pm.

To find out more, visit: elstree-museum.org.uk

Potters Bar Museum To celebrate 80 years since the end of WWII, find out about Potters Bar during the war through an exhibition of photographs, written narrative, quoted memories and artefacts.

Open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 2.30pm to 4.30pm and Saturdays 11am to 1pm.

To find out more, visit: pottersbarmuseum.org.uk

Bushey Museum and Art Gallery Lucy Marguerite Frobisher (1890–1974) came to Bushey in about 1911 from Leeds to join the Kemp-Welch School of Painting. She specialised in animal painting and later became the director of the Frobisher School of Painting, which had a studio at the back of the Bushey Museum & Art Gallery.

Open Thursday to Sunday 11am to 4pm.

To find out more, visit: busheymuseum.org

Elstree and Borehamwood Museum The latest interactive exhibition ‘Up, up and away!’ focuses on the story of Elstree Aerodrome, which has functioned for nearly a century, and includes a chance to fly a mockplane!

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seums Open Tuesday to Sunday 10.30am to 5pm.

To find out more, visit: dehavillandmuseum.co.uk

Reveley Lodge Gardens Discover the wonderful free-to-enter two-anda-half-acre garden with lawns, flower beds, more than 220 roses, a kitchen garden with produce for sale, and even a selection of carnivorous plants in the conservatory. The lodge also organises art workshops throughout the year.

Gardens open 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 4pm Saturdays.

To find out more, visit: www.reveleylodge.org

Radlett and District Museum Ever wondered about the pub names in Radlett?

The museum has a mini-exhibition focusing on the Cat and Fiddle pub, so come along to find out more.

Open Wednesdays and Saturdays 10am to midday.

To find out more, visit: radlettmuseum.com

De Havilland Museum On 12 and 13 April, the De Havilland Aircraft Museum is presenting ‘Last flight out’ by Jenny Lockyer, inspired by record-breaking pilot, Amy Johnson. For model enthusiasts of all ages, come along to the family plane-making workshop on Sunday 13 April where you can make a Jason the Gipsy Moth Biplane!

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