National Emergency Briefing Screening
National Emergency Briefing Screening – 24 June, 7.30pm at Seth Ward Community Centre (Bunters Suite)
The National Emergency Briefing was an event that took place in London last year, hosted by Chris Packham, and featured climate scientists and experts from other fields sharing an honest account of the changes that are happening with climate and nature,
Annual Parish Meeting
The Aspenden ANNUAL PARISH MEETING will be held on Tuesday 26th May 2026 at 7.00pm in The Fox.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Local Nature Recovery Scheme
The Local Nature Recovery Scheme ‘encourages each area of the country, shire, local council, to do what they can to encourage and promote nature and biodiversity in villages and gardens’.
To support this initiative Councillor Stuart Chambers has planted a wild flower area on Aspenden Village Green consisting of: Cornflower, Poppy, Yellow Rattle, Archangel, Birdsfoot Treefoil,
Aspenden Village Fete & Dog Show 2026
For further details about the Fete, Volunteers, Stall Holders and Sponsorship please see the attached letter.
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.