A bumpy ride – a summary of hazards encountered by wheelchair users during a journey to Hitchin town centre. Background and context Perhaps 6 years ago, a group including Ellie Clarke, Keith Hoskins, David Howlett and myself conducted an informal … [Read more...]
20mph info
Herts County Council Consultation September 2023 - https://tinyurl.com/5e67cu73 … [Read more...]
Heroes Gallery – the Autumn Clean Up
Luton Airport – update October 13th 2023
Luton Borough Council’s decision to allow Luton Rising’s request for an increase in passengers to 19 million passengers per year (mppa) and relax noise controls will go ahead. Please note that this is not the same as Luton Rising’s application for … [Read more...]
HF Litterpick Spring 2023
HF Spring Litterpick happened, despite the rain, on Sunday March 26th. Well done to the approximately 130 volunteers who battled the elements and did such a good clear up. Particular praise is due to former Hitchin resident, Chris Hall, who turned up … [Read more...]
Litterpick Autumn 2022
The Autumn Litter Pick happened on Sunday October 16th. It was well supported by over a hundred volunteers, and carefully organized by Bill Sellicks. Here is a selection of pics from the day Trail of … [Read more...]
Churchgate Survey
North Herts District Council has agreed "to support the principle of a joint venture regeneration of the Churchgate Centre in Hitchin, with the Council as funder of the regeneration. The potential joint venture between the Council and Shearer … [Read more...]
London Luton Airport – plans and consultation
Luton Airport and its (unsustainable) plans; London Luton Airport Limited is attempting to obtain permission to increase its passenger cap to 19 million passengers per year. This is its fourth attempt to relax noise conditions imposed when it … [Read more...]
Luton Rising (or sinking?)
Luton Airport expansion now comes with with a new title - 'Luton Rising'. The virtual exhibition of its plans is available on https://lutonrising.org.uk/ There is a consultation arising from that, with the airport authority seeking the views of … [Read more...]
London Luton Airport Town and Village Community Committee (LLATVC)
This campaigning group has good information on the progress, or lack of it, concerning the proposed Luton Airport expansion. See the following newsletters - LLATVCC Newsletter 62 Nov 2020 LLATVCC Newsletter 61 - October 2020 LLATVCC … [Read more...]