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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
WD7 8HL
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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 forevervital 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). 

It’s Never Too Late to be Active

Never Too Late campaign launches in Borehamwood this week

Unlock 12 weeks of free and discounted activities across Hertfordshire! 

Hertfordshire’s ‘It’s Never Too Late to be Active’ campaign is back again, to help everyone – especially those of work-age (40-64+), become more active. 

By joining the campaign, you’ll receive a 12-week activity voucher that gives you access to discounted classes or activity sessions across the county, so that you can try a new activity each week of the campaign. You will also have the opportunity to win a £150 shopping voucher. 

The launch event will be taking place on Wednesday 14 May, from midday to 4pm, at Aberford Community Centre in Borehamwood, WD6 1PL. Come along and meet the Never Too Late team to sign up to the campaign and find out more about what activities are going on near you! 

There will be stallholders including local GP practices, Herts Mind Network, InspireAll, Communities 1st, Clarion Futures, Herts Sports Partnership, Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and Hertsmere Borough Council.

Sign up to Never Too Late campaign or drop in to your local library from 12 May and keep your body strong, your mind sharp and spark the energy you need to keep doing the things you love.

For more information please visit the Never Too Late campaign website.  

Never Too Late

Robbery Watling Street

Between 10:40 am and 10:45 am today, (Sunday 11th of May) a robbery occurred along Watling Street in Radlett, opposite junction of Butterfly Lane, where the offenders used violence to steal a pedal bike.  

2 offenders were riding a black motorbike when they pulled up along side the cyclist and pulled him off whist he still cycling before using a metal wrench to inflict injuries in order to take the bike. The offenders then rode away holding the light blue bike to the side as they rode way on their motorbike southwards towards Elstree.  

If you have any information relating to this crime you can click the reply button at the bottom of the email, or by contacting the police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime number 41/43001/25  

Please upload any CCTV to: https://upload.5fdams.aetopia.net?ref=TK3GJ3   

Alternatively, you can give information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.  

Neighbourhood Policing Teams will be holding 2 bike marking events in the near future  
·  8/6/25 – Borehamwood Police Station  
·  4/7/25 – Radlett train station  

Please be vigilant and report any suspicious activities in the area. If you need to report a crime please call 101 or go online here. For more detailed vehicle crime prevention information, visit the “Protect Your Property” section of our website: www.herts.police.uk/protectyourproperty