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Contacting Hertfordshire County Council by phone

Make sure you know the best way to contact your local county council by phone, email or online.  From 1 February, callers will be unable to contact us using old 01923 helpline numbers. For fours years we have had 0300 … Continue reading

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Hertfordshire Drivers are being offered the chance to brush up on their winter driving skills.

Driving in winter – are you prepared? Drivers are being offered the chance to brush up on their winter driving skills.  With winter fast approaching, Hertfordshire County Council is putting on two two-hour sessions, in Hatfield and Cheshunt, where road … Continue reading

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Fifteen children died in accidental fires across the country last year, and in Hertfordshire, a total of 118 injuries and five deaths were caused by dwelling fires.

You can’t turn back time: will you promise to keep your family safe? A hard-hitting video from the Fire Kills campaign highlights the importance of keeping your family fire-safe, Hertfordshire’s Chief Fire Officer Roy Wilsher said today. In the video, … Continue reading

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Mapping Hertfordshire’s past for future generations

A collection of historic maps that has been made available digitally for the first time is now available from Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies. Hertfordshire’s tithe maps were mainly created for tax purposes during the 1840s to show who rented … Continue reading

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Hertfordshire County Council is reminding everyone to take care on the roads.

With a chance of wintry showers over the weekend, Hertfordshire County Council is reminding everyone to take care on the roads. Temperatures are expected to drop, with icy conditions and low temperatures likely to continue until at least the start … Continue reading

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Say no to cold callers in Hertfordshire

Rogue traders offering building work, gardening, driveway and other home maintenance services often trick people into paying excessive prices for unnecessary or poor quality work. They tend to focus on older or vulnerable people and may intimidate people into having … Continue reading

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Hertfordshire puts roadworks on the map

It’s never been easier for Hertfordshire residents to plan their road journeys around the county thanks to a comprehensive roadworks information web site and improved information on twitter. Information bulletins for the most disruptive roadworks have been available to view … Continue reading

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Staying safe on Bonfire Night in Hertfordshire

Staying safe on Bonfire Night Many families will be enjoying firework displays and bonfires this weekend in celebration of Bonfire Night on Monday, November 5th. Safety should be the main priority for everyone so, whether you plan to attend an … Continue reading

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On your marks… Get set… Go! excitement in Hertfordshire is building by the day.

On your marks… Get set… Go! After years of planning, the London 2012 Olympic Games are finally upon us and the excitement in Hertfordshire is building by the day. Agencies across the county have been working closely together to ensure … Continue reading

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Drivers in Hertfordshire are being urged to watch where they park

Clamping down on parking charges Drivers in Hertfordshire are being urged to watch where they park after an increase in complaints about high cost clamping on private land. Hertfordshire Trading Standards has received complaints about areas of land across the … Continue reading

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