Citizen’s Advice East Herts – Here to help

/in News/by Clerk

Since 23 March, we have helped 2,396 clients – 36% more than the same time period last year – with advice on a range of issues. Employment continues to be the top issue for clients, with advice needed on furlough and redundancy etc. We are also continuing to help with practical support such as Foodbank referrals and local community links and are working with East Herts Police and other local Citizens Advice to raise awareness of Covid-related scams.

Whilst some restrictions have lifted we have decided to continue to give advice from home for the time being– many of our volunteers are vulnerable/have caring responsibilities and most of our offices do not easily allow for social distancing. We are exploring how we can add in some element of a physical advice service, with the necessary protections in place. In the meantime, we would take this opportunity to remind you of our access options, as set out in the attached flyer. Our website and social media are also useful reference points for latest information.

We are working closely with partners to look at how we can best meet client need post Covid. As government support starts to reduce we are expecting an increased need for help with debt, money advice, employment and housing and trying raise funds to resource more specialist support in these areas (as well as cover the costs of home working). Further details are on our website at www.citizensadviceeastherts.org.uk.

Head of Communications

Speed Management Strategy

/in News/by Clerk

The Local Transport Plan sets out how the County Council intends to provide for safe and efficient travel, catering for all forms of transport. The Speed Management Strategy is a supporting document to this and sets out a consistent approach to setting speed limits along with guidance for implementing traffic calming measures and speed cameras.

The strategy includes further guidance on the implementation of 20mph speed limits.  This is a key measure to encourage walking and cycling and improve local environments.

Other changes include information on how measured speeds are used to guide speed limits, information on design and other measures to change driver behaviour and the process for changing speed limits.

Have your say on the Speed Management Strategy consultation. The public engagement is open from 1 July 2020 – 16 September 2020

https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/about-the-council/consultations/transport-and-highways/speed-strategy-2020.aspx

Village Grass Cutting ‘A Team’

/in News/by Clerk

Aspenden Parish Council would like to thank Tony Burton, Steve Merriman and Steve Parlor, our very own ‘A’ Team, for continuing to cut the village green.

Aspenden Village Defibrillator

/in News/by Clerk

Aspenden Parish Council is pleased to announce the purchase and installation of a defibrillator within the former BT phone kiosk located opposite The Fox.  A demonstration session will be arranged for later on in the year, once the Government restrictions have been lifted/eased and an invite will be sent round the Village, all will be welcome.  In the meantime the defibrillator is fully operational and if used, clear instructions are relayed to the user via the unit itself.

Coronavirus – Aspenden Parish Council Emergency Village Assistance

/in News/by Clerk

If you are considered “at risk” and are self-isolating due to COVID-19 we can help.
If you need urgent supplies, medication collected or just a friendly phone call please get in touch with
Cllr Stuart Chambers on 07985 690901 or and Stuart will
co-ordinate help amongst the Parish Council and other local volunteers.

Cllr Richard Blackburn 07721 499851

Cllr Thomas Poulton 07774 658619 thomaspoulton@hotmail.com

Cllr Andrew Huggins 07495 388819

Cllr Tracy Devonshire 07810 752692

Coronavirus is contagious.  Please take every precaution and avoid physical contact by keeping at least 2 metres distance apart and wash your hands regularly.

Volunteers – if you would like to help please get in touch with the Parish Council.

Flytipping on Aspenden Village Green

/in News/by Clerk

The Parish Council would like to thank Cllr Tom Poulton for clearing up the recent flytipping on Aspenden Village Green. The Parish is often blighted by this problem and are fortunate that with the assistance of Jack Poulton and Sons we are able to keep our village green looking so beautiful.

 

Village Green Grass Cutting

/in News/by Clerk

A big thank you from Aspenden Parish Council to Steve Overton, Steve Merriman, Steve Parlor, Tony Burton and Rob Devonshire for cutting the village green in these troubled times.

Temporary Closing of Aspenden Road Buntingford

/in News/by Clerk

Please find details of the planned Aspenden Road closure via these links Closure Notice and Plan.

Unfortunately these works will have a traffic impact on both Aspenden and Westmill villages during the works.

Aspenden Autumn Village Clean Up Sunday 1st December 2019

/in News/by Clerk

Over 15 volunteers turned up for the Aspenden Autumn Village Clean Up to help clean the footpath and pavements alongside the green, plant over 700 spring bulbs as well as three new trees on the Village Green, a Cherry, a Lime and an Old English Apple. Many thanks go to all those villagers who helped and in particular to Jack Poulton and Son’s for taking receipt of over 2 tonnes of leaves and Rob & Emerald Devonshire for laying on well needed refreshments at The Fox.

Buntingford Community Bus Service (BCAT)

/in News/by Clerk

Coming to Aspenden EVERY FRIDAY Starting on 5th October 2018. A guide to times and pick up points available via this link.