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Royston

Royston temporary banking hub extended

Terrific news for all those who use Royston’s Banking Hub, as Cash Access UK has had its licence extended for a further six months until August 2025.

18 Feb 2025

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Peter Wilkins with Lib Dem team at 2025 by-election count

Stevenage

Peter Wilkins elected as Stevenage Borough councillor for Manor Ward in by-election

Peter Wilkins was elected as Stevenage Borough councillor for Manor Ward with a 32% majority in the Manor Ward by-election on Thursday 13th February.

14 Feb 2025

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Royston

Royston Town Council approves support for Free after Three car parking

Royston Town Council supports Liberal Democrat Cllr Emma Squire Smith’s proposal to allocate money to subsidise the free after three car parking in the town. She said, "it's important to maintain our commitment to support local businesses and shoppers".

31 Jan 2025

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Hertfordshire County

100,000 new trees for Hertfordshire this year

Hertfordshire will be greener and leafier than ever - after the new Lib Dem administration announced a big rise in the number of trees being planted.

MA

by Maxie Allen

29 Jun 2025

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Hertfordshire County

One visit, more impact: Lib Dems trial new approach to pothole repair

Fixing more potholes, more quickly. That’s the aim of a trial scheme introduced by Liberal Democrats who lead Hertfordshire County Council. The trial will involve crews repairing *all* the potholes - not just the worst ones - within a troublesome section.

MA

by Maxie Allen

27 Jun 2025

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Hertfordshire County

Hertfordshire Lib Dems scrap Tory plans to slash recycling access.

The freedom for residents to use recycling centres will be protected - after Lib Dems scrapped disastrous Tory plans to reduce opening hours, and force users to pre-book visits.

12 Jun 2025

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