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Newberries Car Park

ALDENHAM PARISH COUNCIL

BIDS TO SAVE NEWBERRIES CAR PARK

APC has approached Hertsmere Borough Council offering to save this local asset.

Hertsmere Borough Council (HBC) have put forward a motion to dispose of Newberries Car Park. A recent public meeting hosted by County Cllr Caroline Clapper, and a petition to stop this disposal, have made public sentiment clear.

This is the second time in the last ten years that HBC have looked to develop the car park, this time without meaningful consultation with the local residents and users of the car park.

HBC maintain that they must recoup the funds they expended on the previous attempt to develop Newberries Car Park. As a result, at the APC meeting on 27 May 2025, the council resolved to offer to purchase the car park for this amount, thus keeping the debt within the ‘Local Government’ sector. To finance this, APC will borrow from the Public Works Loan Board, with the repayments being met from the receipts from the car park charges.

APC want to ensure that Newberries Car Park does not become a constant concern for residents by transferring ownership to the local council, in order to

preserve the car park as an asset that sustains Radlett High Street as well as the highly popular Radlett Centre and somewhere to park for the local Red House Surgery.

Once purchased APC would then look to carry out repairs to the car park surface, which have been neglected over the years, as well as consider returning an element of ‘free parking’.

APC will also look to consult and meaningfully engage with the public, the Radlett Centre Trust and the Red House Surgery about any possible future plans for the car park which will enhance the retail experience of visitors to Radlett, as well as safeguarding the local services we need.

🌳FREE TREES FOR HERTFORDSHIRE RESIDENTS!🌳

The fantastic ‘Your Tree Our Future’ scheme is back for 2025 — and it’s bigger than ever! As of today, residents can apply for free trees to plant at home and help make Hertfordshire greener, healthier, and more wildlife-friendly.

This year, over 60,000 trees are being made available — part of an incredible effort that’s already seen 191,000 trees given away across the county in partnership with local councils.

With growing demand, the scheme has expanded again — supporting cleaner air, biodiversity, and our fight against climate change. A brilliant way for every resident to take part in shaping a more sustainable future. Apply below!

Hertfordshire County Council

Announcement on the passing of Cllr Alan Plancey

A long-standing member of Hertsmere Borough Council has passed away over the weekend.

Cllr Rabbi Alan Plancey MBE died on Sunday (8 June). Cllr Plancey had been a borough councillor for the Borehamwood Brookmeadow ward since 2015 and served twice as the Mayor of Hertsmere. He was a Borehamwood County Councillor from 2009 to 2021 and, on his retirement from the county council, he was made an Honorary Alderman of the County.

In 2023 he was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire for Political and Public Service in the King’s Birthday Honours list.

Outside of his work as a councillor, Cllr Plancey was a minister at Borehamwood and Elstree Synagogue, was appointed Emeritus Rabbi in 2008 and was Chaplain to both the Police and to Luton Airport.

Sajida Bijle, Chief Executive of Hertsmere Borough Council, said: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Cllr Alan Plancey. He will be greatly missed by his colleagues and friends, and we extend our deepest condolences to his loved ones at this difficult time.”

Cllr Jeremy Newmark, Leader of the Council, said: “Cllr Plancey was a deeply committed public servant. His loss will be felt by many in the council and community. My thoughts are with his loved ones.”

Cllr Lynette Sullivan, Leader of the Hertsmere Conservative Group, said: “Cllr Plancey was a highly valued and cherished member of the council and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the residents of Borehamwood and the wider community. He will be greatly missed.”

Cllr Chris Shenton, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group, said: “My deepest sympathy to his loved ones. Cllr Plancey was a deeply committed councillor and member of our community, and will be missed by many.”

Cllr Marc Amron, Leader of the Hertsmere First Group, said: “Our deepest condolences to Cllr Plancey’s family and friends. He will be greatly missed by the council and our communities.” Alan Plancey   ​ ​

Go green for FREE at the movies!

Greener Hertsmere   The Great Big Green Week

We’re showing two movies for FREE in Borehamwood this month – and it’s all for The Great Big Green Week!

It’s all happening at 96 Shenley Road next Saturday (14 June), with a screening of The Wild Robot at 1.30pm before Moana 2 at 4pm.

The Great Big Green Week, which runs from 7 to 15 June, is the UK’s biggest celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature.

Please register for free tickets for the movies on Eventbrite:

The Wild Robot
Moana 2

Register for tickets  

Fraud and scams drop in session : Tue 17 Jun 12:00

Herts Connected Logo The Police
Hertsmere will be holding cyber crime and fraud prevention drop-in session along with Barclays Bank within the local area. This provides you with free and practical tips for avoiding the most common types of scams.  

When & Where is it? Tue 17 Jun 2025 12:00 – 14:00

https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/library-opening-hours/radlett-library.aspx

Radlett Library, 1 Aldenham Avenue
Radlett
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If you can’t attend this event, we are still keen to hear about any concerns through this short survey:
Please click here to complete the survey   For fraud and cyber crime advice please Click here  

Make your garden great for wildlife

Greener Hertsmere   Bee on a flower.
Sign up for next week’s FREE webinar!

Would you like to make your garden a haven for wildlife?

Then please sign up now for our FREE webinar on Tuesday (20 May), from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.

By making a few simple changes, you can transform your garden into a biodiversity sanctuary!

We’ll explore…

🌸 Planting for pollinators – fill your space with bees and butterflies!
🌳 Wildlife-friendly trees & shrubs – shelter, food, and nesting spots for birds and insects!
💧 Water wonders – rainwater harvesting, and how a small pond or birdbath can bring life to your garden!

Register for the FREE webinar  

Sign our Government Petition to Save Our Green Belt!

 

Sign our Government Petition to Save Our Green Belt!

In December 2024, the Government published their Revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). 

In the new NPPF, there are inconsistencies in the definition of ‘grey belt’ that are hugely damaging to the continued existence of the Green Belt in England and could result in the loss of our Green Belt countryside forever – vital for health and wellbeing, combatting climate change and supporting wildlife.

CPRE Hertfordshire is campaigning for an urgent change in the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

And we need your help. We have started a petition calling on the Government to restore Green Belt protections ensuring that ‘grey belt’ proposals are judged against all five Green Belt purposes and that this is consistent throughout the NPPF to balance development needs against the many benefits of conservation.

If we get 10,000 signatures, the Government have to respond to our petition. If we get 100,000 signatures, the petition would need to be debated in Parliament. Please support us by clicking on our Sign our petition button below and sign.

This is a national campaign, so please do forward this email or our petition link to your friends, family and colleagues regardless of where they live. This is our chance to prevent the loss of our Green Belt countryside forever.  

Sign our petition  

For further information on our campaign please visit our webpage here.

We will be updating you on the campaign as it unfolds and we hope you will be able to join us in standing up for our countryside before it’s too late.

Best wishes,

Abby Coften
Chief Executive
CPRE Hertfordshire    

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CPRE Hertfordshire campaigns for a better future for the Hertfordshire countryside. We work locally to protect, promote and enhance the countryside for everyone to value and enjoy. Founded in 1928, CPRE Hertfordshire is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and registered charity (1162419).