Council and Planning News

Private tutoring for children as young as six may widen Hertfordshire attainment gap The use of private tutors to coach children as young as six is widening the attainment gap between pupils in Hertfordshire schools, a county councillor has suggested. Read more County council leader ‘pleased’ by four-unitary decision withdrawal Hertfordshire council leader Steve Jarvis welcomes Government rethink on four unitary authorities, with a new decision expected by early next year. Read more Former NHS building in Welwyn Garden City could become 45 new homes Charter House in Welwyn Garden City could be converted into 45 new homes under a proposed development. Read more Hertfordshire set for Mayoral Strategic Authority with greater powers and investment Hertfordshire is taking a major step towards greater self-governance. Read more 5 Hertfordshire planning applications you should know about Here are five Hertfordshire planning applications you might have missed. Read more Hertfordshire council reorganisation decision withdrawn and delayed for a year Hertfordshire council reorganisation delayed as Government withdraws four-unitary plan; new decision due early next year, with May 2028 elections before 2029. Read more 120 homes and school site approved in new Hatfield development Plans for a new development of 120 homes and a school site near Hatfield have been approved. Read more Hertfordshire councils welcome new powers and funding announced in Budget Councils across Hertfordshire have welcomed new funding and powers through mayoral strategic authorities plans announced in yesterday's Budget. Read more Council refuse permission for Singlers Marsh to be registered as a village green County councillors have refused to grant permission for the Singlers Marsh in Welwyn to be registered as a village green. Read more More stories

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