Aspenden Village Sign
The 26 year old wooden carved Village Sign was showing signs of deterioration.
Work is now underway to restore the sign to its former state so it can once again sit proudly over Aspenden Village Green.
St Mary’s Aspenden Christmas Tree Festival 2026
The highly successful Christmas Tree Festival is once again being held in St Mary’s Church Aspenden on Saturday 12th December 10.00am to 4.00pm and Sunday 13th December 11.00am to 4.00pm.
For further information on the event and how to enter please see the attached document.
Hormead C of E First School Fireworks & Shopping Evening Events
Please see the attached posters for information.
Rural Economy Survey
Residents and Workers Encouraged to Help Shape new Local Plan by Taking Part in Rural Economy Survey
People who live and work in the rural parts of East Herts are being invited to complete East Herts Council’s Rural Economy Survey, which seeks to gather information about the issues and challenges facing rural communities as part of ongoing work to develop the new East Herts Local Plan.
Information collected through the Rural Economy Survey will inform the new Local Plan, helping to shape future planning policies that support a thriving, resilient, and sustainable rural economy. Once finalised, the new Local Plan will guide how the council plans for homes, jobs, infrastructure, and the environment over the next 10 years.
The Rural Economy Survey invites feedback on a range of topics including rural businesses and employment, farming, food security and land management, infrastructure and connectivity, housing and affordability, community wellbeing, and inclusion, as well as future opportunities and local priorities.
Sara Saunders, Director for Place and Deputy Chief Executive at East Herts Council, said, “East Herts is a predominantly rural district, with more than 100 villages. It is therefore essential that the voices of those who live and work in our rural communities are heard as we prepare a new Local Plan. This survey provides an opportunity for residents, businesses, farmers and community groups to tell us what is working well, the challenges they face, and the opportunities they would like to see realised in the future. Your feedback will play an important role in shaping policies that support thriving rural communities while still protecting the distinctive qualities that make East Herts such a special place.”
Responses can be submitted by visiting the council’s Your Voice engagement platform: https://yourvoice.eastherts.gov.uk/east-herts-rural-economy-survey
Bees’ Nest on Street Farm
The Parish Council are aware of the bees’ nest on Street Farm.
Councillor Tom Poulton has arranged for it to be removed which will happen on Friday 4th September.
Aspenden Green Wildflower Patch
Councillor Stuart Chambers has been nurturing a wildflower patch on Aspenden Village Green.
A mixed seed containing Cornflower, Poppy , Yellow Rattle, Archangel, Birdsfoot Treefoil, Red & White Campion, Ox Eye Daisy and Heavens Gate Pansy was sown in March.
They have since flourished into a bright patch of colour that not only looks lovely but has attracted bees and wildlife.
Notice of Public Rights Wednesday 3rd June 2026 to Tuesday 14th July 2026
The statement of accounts will not be audited on account of that authority’s self-certified status as exempt, unless either a request for an opportunity to question the auditor about the authority’s accounting records under section 26(2) or an objection under section 27(1) of the Act, results in the involvement of the local auditor.
Denise Anderson
Clerk and RFO Aspenden Parish Council
