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It may be a bit early to think about snow but The Snowman TM, an enchanting exhibition for all the family, comes to Hitchin from 5 October, so you can plan a visit on a wet winter weekend or October half-term holiday!

As the last swimmers left Letchworth Lido last weekend marking the end of another summer season, one colleague was there to bid customers farewell, just as she has done for nearly a quarter of a century.

Today North Herts Council has launched its next round of consultation to shape the future of the Churchgate shopping area of Hitchin.

Around a further 5,500 households in Royston and the surrounding area will be able to recycle their plastic bags and wrapping as part of their usual recycling collection.

Three-time gold medallist sprinter Harry Aikines-Aryeetey will headline a free community open day across three newly refurbished North Herts leisure centres on Saturday 21 September, marking the completion of a £1.1 million investment project.

We are aware of a scam where people receive a text message stating they have a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) from the local council and a link to pay it.

Following a competitive procurement process, North Herts and East Herts councils' next joint waste, recycling and street cleansing contract will be awarded to Veolia, starting from May 2025.

A team of 17 members of staff have tackled the Yorkshire Three Peaks, with the fundraising pot currently at over £8,000! 

This week (2-6 September) is Pension Credit Week of Action, a national campaign by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to encourage pensioners to check their eligibility for Pension Credit.

Royston Town Council and North Herts Council have worked together with Cash Access UK to arrange for a temporary banking hub to be located in the annexe at the back of the Town Hall, which already houses the Citizens’ Advice Bureau.