This has been a topic over several years, but things are on the move.... Hitchin Initiative has produced leaflets to outline the case for a Town Council, with a new website - https://hitchin.co.uk/ They are seeking support so do sign up if you … [Read more...]
Metal Recycling and HGVs
The issue of metal recycling plants in Hitchin's industrial estate and HGV traffic through residential roads has been literally sparked off by five recent fires at those plants. In the early hours of Friday 8th November, fire fighters and … [Read more...]
Big Spring Clean 2024
About 130 of Hitchin’s volunteer litter pickers took part in our Big Spring Clean on Sunday 24th March. This comprised two Guide groups, Bubbleworks Community runners and Hitchin Tennis Club as well as family groups and individuals. Chris Hall, a … [Read more...]
Heroes Gallery – the Autumn Clean Up
Luton Airport Update – March 2024
Unless otherwise stated, this article refers to Document 8.15 Statement of Common Ground between London Luton Airport Limited and Hertfordshire County Council (Tracked Change Version)1 available on the National Infrastructure Planning website. … [Read more...]
A Bumpy Ride
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...]
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...]