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Hertsmere’s Heroes Celebrated





Civic Award winners
Unsung heroes have been recognised for their efforts and positive contributions to the local community at the Mayor of Hertsmere’s Civic Awards Ceremony.

The Mayor, Councillor Anne Swerling, presented eight Civic Awards to members of the public at a prestigious ceremony at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel held on Sunday 24 April.  Each winner received a framed certificate and glass award in front of a distinguished audience of dignitaries, councillors and community members.

Among the individuals recognised for their hard work and contribution to society were: Danny Hunter, Chair of Boreham Wood Football Club following the team’s historic run to the fifth round of the FA cup; Elaine Miller from Elstree, a primary education teacher who, along with a cohort of colleagues, has been helping Afghan refugees housed locally; Bianca Sakol, founder of Borehamwood-based children’s charity Sebby’s Corner; Granville Taylor, Chair of Reveley Lodge Trust in Bushey; Luke Saydon, a musical director for a number of inclusive choirs in Potters Bar and Tracey Schapira from Borehamwood, who organised a Covid-19 vaccination service, which included a safe space for needle-phobic residents.
Additionally, the Youth Civic Award was given to Abigail Jacobs from Borehamwood. The 14-year-old raised more than £12,500 for cancer charities after she was diagnosed with Leukaemia. 

Lastly, The Dave Rankin Award for community safety was presented to Jeremy Kaye, a Special Sergeant and part of the Safer Neighbourhood Team for Radlett and Bushey who set up “Coffee with the Coppers” to build relations between the community and police.

Nominations for the awards were invited in January 2022 and the winners were selected by a panel of judges.
Each award winner’s story has been captured in a short film clip, shot and edited by Written Records Ltd and available to view on our YouTube channel or on our website at www.hertsmere.gov.uk/civicawards
 
Pictured left to right: Danny Hunter, Bianca Sakol, Abigail Jacobs, Cllr Anne Swerling, Elaine Miller, Tracey Schapira, Luke Saydon, Jeremy Kaye and Granville Taylor.
Unsung heroes have been recognised for their efforts and positive contributions to the local community at the Mayor of Hertsmere’s Civic Awards Ceremony.

The Mayor, Councillor Anne Swerling, presented eight Civic Awards to members of the public at a prestigious ceremony at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel held on Sunday 24 April.  Each winner received a framed certificate and glass award in front of a distinguished audience of dignitaries, councillors and community members.

Among the individuals recognised for their hard work and contribution to society were: Danny Hunter, Chair of Boreham Wood Football Club following the team’s historic run to the fifth round of the FA cup; Elaine Miller from Elstree, a primary education teacher who, along with a cohort of colleagues, has been helping Afghan refugees housed locally; Bianca Sakol, founder of Borehamwood-based children’s charity Sebby’s Corner; Granville Taylor, Chair of Reveley Lodge Trust in Bushey; Luke Saydon, a musical director for a number of inclusive choirs in Potters Bar and Tracey Schapira from Borehamwood, who organised a Covid-19 vaccination service, which included a safe space for needle-phobic residents.

Additionally, the Youth Civic Award was given to Abigail Jacobs from Borehamwood. The 19-year-old raised more than £12,500 for cancer charities after she was diagnosed with Leukaemia. Abigail was 18 when she was nominated for the award.

Lastly, The Dave Rankin Award for community safety was presented to Jeremy Kaye, a Special Sergeant and part of the Safer Neighbourhood Team for Radlett and Bushey who set up “Coffee with the Coppers” to build relations between the community and police.

Nominations for the awards were invited in January 2022 and the winners were selected by a panel of judges.

Each award winner’s story has been captured in a short film clip, shot and edited by Written Records Ltd and available to view on our YouTube channel or on our website at www.hertsmere.gov.uk/civicawards  

Pictured left to right: Danny Hunter, Bianca Sakol, Abigail Jacobs, Cllr Anne Swerling, Elaine Miller, Tracey Schapira, Luke Saydon, Jeremy Kaye and Granville Taylor.

Fly Tipper Fined

Image of fly tipping dumped in Newberries car park in Radlett

A fly tipper has received a £300 fine after being tracked down by Hertsmere Borough Council’s environmental health team.

A member of public reported the dumped rubbish in Newberries Car Park, Radlett on 22 March.

A resident at an address in Potters Bar was served a £300 Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN). Another resident from Enfield has also received a written warning after using a rogue waste carrier who then dumped his or her household waste alongside.

Fly tipping is a serious crime that negatively affects residents, businesses and the local environment, as well as diverts valuable resources from the delivery of frontline services at a time when the council must continue to make efficiency savings.

Around two thirds of fly tips are household waste, so the council is reminding residents to dispose of their waste responsibly by using their kerbside waste and recycling bins, taking items to their local recycling centre, using the council’s bulky waste collection service, selling or donating unwanted items or using a registered waste carrier.

Householders can be issued with a £300 fixed penalty notice – reduced to £200 if paid within 10 days – or a criminal conviction in court if their domestic waste is fly tipped. Always use a registered waste carrier to collect your rubbish.

There are some simple steps – using the SCRAP mnemonic – you can take:

  • Suspect all waste carriers; do not let them take your waste until they have proven themselves to be legitimate. A professional waste carrier should happily answer reasonable questions.
  • Check their waste carrier registration details, then verify them by searching the Environment Agency website or by calling 03708 506 506. Note down the registration number of the vehicle used to take your waste away.
  • Refuse unexpected offers to have any rubbish taken away. If you do not trust that someone who you have spoken to will be disposing of waste legally, report their vehicle registration and name to the Environment Agency.
  • Ask what will happen to your rubbish and seek evidence that it is going to be disposed of appropriately.
  • Paperwork should be obtained. Make sure you get a proper invoice, waste transfer note or a receipt for your waste removal. This should give a description of the waste and provide the waste carrier’s contact details.

Hertsmere is an active member of Hertfordshire Fly Tipping Group, a multi-agency taskforce set up to tackle fly tipping.

As part of the ‘Let’s SCRAP fly tipping’ countywide campaign we’re reminding Hertfordshire residents that if they see fly tipping in progress to call 999 immediately and report the incident using our online form – www.hertsmere.gov.uk/reportit – or calling our customer service team on 020 8207 2277.

For more information on how to dispose of your waste responsibly or find a registered waste carrier, please visit www.hertsmere.gov.uk/flytipping.

Join this Cancel Out Cancer session

Learn about the signs and symptoms of cancer and understand why taking part in cancer screening is important at one of the free online Cancel Out Cancer sessions taking place over the next few months.

Cancel out Cancer is a programme designed to improve people’s awareness and understanding of cancer. The 60-minute volunteer-led sessions aim to encourage everyone to take action in improving their health. 

The online sessions will take place on Thursday 21 April from 3pm-4pm, Tuesday 17 May from 11am-12pm and Thursday 23 June from 3pm-4pm.

Join the sessions to learn to:

·       understand what cancer is and isn’t

·       get to know the signs and symptoms of cancer

·       know the value of screening

·       be positive about lifestyle changes that help reduce your risk

To book please visit Eventbrite here and to enquire about a session for yourself or your local community group or organisation, please email here.

This Girl Can in Herts 2022

Keeping Physically Active with and After Cancer

Details: There are many reasons why physical activity is good for us. This webinar will explore why physical activity is vital for people recovering from cancer and how to keep active during and after treatment.

Date: Monday 11th April

Time: 7pm – 8pm

Where: Zoom Webinar

Booking: https://www.thisgirlcanherts.org/events/

Women’s Mental Health and Physical Activity

Details: Explore some of the factors that impact a woman’s mental health and wellbeing, and consider what we can do to support women in our community.

Date: Tuesday 10th May

Time: 7:30pm – 8:30pm

Where: Zoom Webinar

Booking: https://www.thisgirlcanherts.org/events/

Women’s Mental Health and Physical Activity

Details: Explore some of the factors that impact a woman’s mental health and wellbeing, and consider what we can do to support women in our community.

Date: Tuesday 10th May

Time: 7:30pm – 8:30pm

Where: Zoom Webinar

Booking: https://www.thisgirlcanherts.org/events/

We Are Undefeatable (Long Term Health Conditions)

Details: Join us for our We Are Undefeatable webinar, which will focus on being active with long term health conditions. ‘We Are Undefeatable’ is a movement supporting people with a range of long-term health conditions, developed by 15 leading health and social care charities and backed by expertise, insight and significant National Lottery funding from Sport England. The campaign’s purpose is to support and encourage finding ways to be active that suit them.

Date: Tuesday 14th June

Time: 7pm – 8pm

Where: Zoom Webinar

Booking:  https://www.thisgirlcanherts.org/events/

Free community event in Borehamwood

FREE community event at Brook Meadow Park in Borehamwood

A free community event is taking place in Borehamwood on Saturday 2 April – and you’re invited!

The Hertsmere Community Safety Partnership is inviting local residents to join them between 11am and 3pm at Brook Meadow Park to find out what the partnership does to support the local community, but also have fun.

At the event there will be free food, drink and entertainment, including face painting, games and sports – why not come along to meet friends, family and neighbours?

As well as free food, drink and fun activities, there will also be a wide range of partners on hand to offer help, advice and support.

Local officers and Police Community Support Officers will be on hand to offer crime prevention tips and seek residents’ views on police related issues in the area. The local volunteer Police Cadets will also be attending, so any young people with aspirations to join the force can hear more about becoming a cadet. At the event, there will be representatives from Herts Police, Hertsmere Borough Council, Clarion Housing, Herts Mind Network, OneYMCA, Leecliffe Big Local and many more.