Council News

Playground works at Phillimore Recreation Ground

🌧☔️🌩Please note due to the poor weather conditions the work to the new playground at Phillimore Recreation Ground has been delayed. Weather permitting work should begin w/c 13 November 2023. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.🌧☔️🌩

Notification of works to trees in Letchmore Heath Children’s Play Area, Tykeside & Fir Spring Wood

Aldenham Parish Council tree contractors, Longacre, are scheduled to carry out works to some of the trees in these areas on Friday 13th October.

This a result of the arbourcultural surveys carried out by the Council as part of the maintenance and sustainability programme.

There will be barriers in place, but please keep any dogs on leads and supervise children.

We thank you for your patience and assistance.

Shenley Hill Appeal

Planning appeal reference: APP/N1920/W/23/3320599

Planning application ref: 22/1539/OUT

The public inquiry is being held into our decision to refuse planning application 22/1539/OUT for:

Erection of up to 195 new homes (40% affordable), safeguarded land for the expansion of Newberries Primary School and provision of a new medical centre, along with associated access. Outline application to include the matter of ACCESS (with the following matters reserved: APPEARANCE, LANDSCAPING, LAYOUT and SCALE).

The dates below will be VIRTUAL MEETINGS ONLY:

Friday 6 October – starts 10am
Monday 9 October – starts 10am
Monday 30 October – reserve date held in case of overrunning.

To view a schedule of Friday 6 October click here

To join virtual meeting of Friday 6 October click here