Children’s Playground Flooding
Aspenden Parish Council note that the recent works to address the flooding have certainly improved the situation on the wider Village Green but are aware that the Children’s Playground area is still being impacted by flooding in periods of heavy rain.
The issue is being investigated and the Parish Council is awaiting a report that will hopefully provide some guidance as to how the issue can be solved.
Government launch consultation on Hertfordshire’s Local Government Reorganisation proposals
The Government has launched their statutory consultation on Hertfordshire’s proposals for the future of local government in our county.
They are seeking views on the options for two, three or four new unitary councils submitted in a single proposal by all Hertfordshire Councils on 28 November. You can find the proposal on the Hertfordshire LGR microsite.
St Mary’s Church Aspenden Forthcoming Events
The Christmas Tree Festival will be held once again over the weekend of the 13th and 14th December.
The event will be open on Saturday 13th December 10.00am to 4.00pm and Sunday 14th December 11.00am to 4.00pm.
Aspenden Candlelit Carol Service will be held on 18th December at 7.30pm.
A Crib Service will be held on 24th December at 4.00pm.
Aspenden Road – Update on Works
From 5 January 2026, temporary traffic signals will be in operation to manage vehicle flow safely. These lights will remain in situ for the duration of the works and that standard working hours will apply on weekdays, with limited weekend working. Suitable widths will be maintained to ensure HGV movements are unobstructed.
The Temporary Traffic Lights will remain in place until the 3 March when works will move to a week of night closures which will commence from 8pm-5am.
Ward Freman Pool Crowdfunder Campaign
The really good news is that Ward Freman Community Pool Group CIO has been offered the freehold of the swimming pool by Hertfordshire County Council. This is still subject to negotiation but represents a significant step forward and would mean the pool would be wholly owned by the charity. This will bring with it greater up-front costs associated with the freehold transfer and means that it is more important than ever that fund raising continues.
Update on roadworks affecting Aspenden village
Aspenden Road/Dandara compound
30 – 31 October Bridge inspections and vegetation clearance on Aspenden Road between 9.30pm – 5.00am.
Road signs have recently gone up notifying residents of the works.
U20 Unnamed Road (road between Aspenden & Westmill)
24 – 25 November Drainage investigation works between Aspenden and Westmill between 9.30am – 3.30pm
9 – 11 December Surface Dressing preparation works between Aspenden and Westmill between 7.30am – 6.00pm
Given the width of the U20 road,