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Borough of Broxbourne Council news · Counciltoday Anti-idling action launched for Clean Air Day 2026• Borough of Broxbourne Council. |
Borough of Broxbourne Council news · Counciltoday Mayor re-elected for second term as Council confirms 2026/27 Cabinet• Borough of Broxbourne Council. |
Borough of Broxbourne Council news · Eventstoday Waltham Cross Sports Festival returns for summer 2026• Borough of Broxbourne Council. |
 | The Comet - News (Newsquest) · Local newstoday New community trust set to launch in Letchworth by 2027• Plans for a new community trust in have been unveiled by the Letchworth Heritage Foundation. |
 | Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Traveltoday Appeal over 280-home plan throws future of fields back into doubt• The developer behind a 280-home plan for Bushey has taken it to appeal despite unanimous refusal. |
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 | Hemel Today · Familiestoday Girls' Cricket Festival showcases the power of community partnership• Mill Hill Education Group was delighted to partner with Berkhamsted Cricket Club once again to deliver the 2026 Year 5 Girls' Cricket Festival, building on the success of the inaugural event held as part of the Club's 150th anniversary celebrations last year. |
 | Herts Advertiser · Planningtoday Banking branch plan blocked for 'harming character' of city centre• Barclays had hoped to open at 69-69a St Peter's Street in St Albans, but the application was turned down by the district council. |
 | Herts Advertiser - things to do · Eventstoday New hand-drawn map celebrates St Albans' historic pub scene• A new hand-drawn pub map is inviting residents and visitors to explore the historic pub scene in St Albans. |
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