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Opt-in scheme to claim back council tax increase goes live
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Setting the wheels in motion for new 84B bus route
24 August 2023
A critical bus link between Potters Bar and Barnet will start in September, following the council’s ‘bold and innovative’ decision to allocate developer funding.
Starting from Monday 4 September, the 84B bus route will restore direct access to and from Potters Bar train station and Barnet Hospital, six days per week. It will provide an invaluable link for hospital users and visitors, schoolchildren, local businesses and residents.
The decision to fund the route through Hertsmere’s Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) scheme was made at an Extraordinary General Meeting of the council’s Cabinet on Wednesday 23 August.
The Leader of Hertsmere Borough Council, Cllr Jeremy Newmark, commented: “We’ve moved speedily to meet a key commitment made by our partnership administration to reverse this bus cut dating from 2022. Reliable, affordable and sustainable public transport is a key driver of wellbeing for local people. Our investment will connect communities across municipal boundaries. We’ve taken a bold and innovative decision to use developer funding to support local transport infrastructure. I urge local people to support this route so that it remains sustainable in the future.”
Cabinet Member for Planning, infrastructure and transport, Cllr Nik Oakley, added: “The withdrawal of the 84 bus link in 2022 between Potters Bar and Barnet caused great distress to many in our communities with several instances of children needing to move schools and NHS staff needing to pay for taxis. Potters Bar residents without access to cars and public transport who need to use Barnet Hospital have been compelled to rely on taxis at a cost of £20-£30 or a very lengthy journey involving two or three buses via Cockfosters.”
“We were committed to providing this service using CIL funds and we have expedited this very quickly, delivering the new route in time for the start of the school term and a new direct link to Barnet Hospital. I know that many in our local communities will be absolutely delighted by this decision.”
The route will be operated by Galleon Travel (Central Connect) and details of the route and timetable can be found by visiting:https://www.intalink.org.uk/services/86b0bf30-0d54-4c22-8dbe-fd28f49b6610?date=2023-09-04&direction=outbound
The CIL funding, totalling £183,600 will be for an initial period of 12 months. Further funding streams are being explored with other partner authorities and agencies, with the ultimate aim that the route should be self-sustaining.
Letter from Red House Surgery re: Land to South of Shenley Hill
As the inquiry is not being live streamed we attach this letter which was lodged at the appeal yesterday and was agreed by the inspector that he would accept it (even though it was circulated late) for consideration at the inquiry. APC is just bringing this matter to the residents of the parish as this has become a public document.
To view letter from Red House Surgery please click here.
Save Our PCSOs!
Aldenham Parish Council (APC) is very disappointed with the recommendation to remove funding of the PCSOs in Hertsmere and direct this funding towards the employment of extra enforcement officers for Hertsmere Borough Council. APC believe the PSCOs bring great value to the local community and provide a visible presence creating a safer neighbourhood.
APC has written to HBC to question whether these enforcement officers will be value for money, bring the same level of service and be an integral part of the community in a way that is equal to the current PCSOs. To read our letter in full, please click here.
Phillimore Recreation Ground – Playground Improvements
GOOD NEWS!!!!
APC is delighted to announce that Proludic have been appointed to complete the work on the playground at Phillimore Recreation Ground, which will see us revamp the playground so that the equipment is set out by age, as well as installing several pieces of new equipment. Works will begin this autumn – to read more about the changes please click on the link below;
Click here to view new plans
Proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) adjoining Elstree Substation
Attached leaflet has recently been delivered to residents in Letchmore Heath, no formal application has been made yet but the council would welcome any comments and feedback.