Local News and Events

New pay and display machines

Parking machine
We’re rolling out a major upgrade to parking infrastructure with the installation of new pay and display machines across the borough.

The new machines, which will be fully operational by mid-July, provide drivers with a more modern, convenient payment option — including debit and credit card payments for the first time.

The updated machines will no longer accept cash. Motorists will still be able to pay via the PayByPhone app or by calling the PayByPhone line, as well as paying by credit or debit card, giving customers a variety of payment choices to suit different preferences.

The council is replacing all 125 of its existing solar-powered machines, some of which are over 20 years old. This follows a decision made at Cabinet in September 2024, driven by growing concerns over vandalism and theft, as well as the increasing costs associated with handling cash.

Feedback from residents and visitors was a key factor in shaping the changes. The introduction of card payments directly responds to calls for a faster, simpler parking experience.

Blue Badge holders will continue to benefit from free parking in designated off-street bays.

For more information on parking in Hertsmere, please visit: www.hertsmere.gov.uk  

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🌳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

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 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). 

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