FROM THE LEADER

Welcome to your summer Outlook magazine! As we start another civic year in North Herts, I want to thank everyone, including our staff, volunteers, candidates and councillors who took part in this year’s local elections and to you for voting and bringing your photo ID. Your updated Councillor’s Directory can be found on page 19.

This summer we’re celebrating the first anniversary of our Community Lottery, which has raised £23,790 and supported 40 community groups and organisations across the district. We’re committed to supporting our communities, and this year I’m proud that we’re going to be launching a Community Wealth Fund (page 7) to support local groups and organisations with projects that have a sustainable and measurable impact on the local community.