Travellers on The Meads – update 10.35am
The travellers have now moved on and the police are dealing with any outstanding matters.
News
Travellers on The Meads
Wheathampstead Parish Council is aware of the situation with regard to the travellers and is following the relevant processes.
We will provide updates as and when they are available.
Thank you to those who have reported the matter to both us and the police.
Keeping hedgehogs safe
Do you know what to do if you find a hedgehog?
The Hornbeam Wood Hedgehog Sanctuary have come up with a checklist you can use should you come across one of our spiky little friends.
District election results
District councillor elections were held on Thursday 2 May 2019. Sandra Wood (Conservative) won the majority of the votes and therefore remains one of Wheathampstead’s District Councillors.
UPDATE – Buses through Wheathampstead – 304 and 357
From Sunday 21 April, Vale Travel have taken over the running of the 304 Sunday bus through Wheathampstead – the 304 (timetable here).
Arriva have also taken over the running of the 357 bus (previously numbered 657), which runs Monday to Saturday (timetable here).
District Councillor elections
Elections for District Councillors will be held on Thursday 2 May 2019 in The Memorial Hall.
Parish Councillor elections
This year we have an uncontested election for Parish Councillors. This means that the twelve candidates who stood for election will automatically be elected on Thursday 2 May. This will include the current nine councillors, with the three new councillors commencing their roles on 7 May.
Harpenden Road/Wheathampstead Road – closure from 8 April
Please be advised telecommunication installation works at Harpenden Road/Wheathampstead Road, Wheathampstead is programmed to take place on Monday 8 April (weather permitting).
To facilitate these works a road closure will be in place from 9.30 am- 4pm Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm Saturday and 10am – 4pm Sundays.
This is currently programmed to be completed between:
Harpenden Road (junction of Brewhouse Hill to the junction with Wheathampstead Road): 8 April – 3 May
Wheathampstead Road (junction of Harpenden Road to the junction of Piggotshill Lane): 29 April – 24 May
Further information on these works can be found via the permit at: www.roadworks.org/?113151207 and www.roadworks.org/?113151208. You can also call 0161 907 1234.
Welcome to our new website!
We are pleased to unveil our new website, which we hope will be a great source of local information to both residents and visitors to the parish.
Our new-look website include details of local groups and organisations, various events around the parish, local news, details of road closures, information about open spaces, booking info for The Memorial Hall and so much more!
If you have a community based group/organisation that you wish to be included on our website, email info@wheathampstead-pc.gov.uk.
Please bear with us whilst we ensure that all relevant documentation (such as minutes and agendas) is made available.