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Hitchin’s footpaths – update

16/03/2016 By admin2

Hitchin Forum has been working over the past few years to improve footpaths in the town. Hitchin has a network of over 100 footpaths and bridleways (mapped here) and we would like to encourage walking to reduce traffic congestion and improve … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Green Spaces & Paths

Air Quality in Hitchin

14/03/2016 By admin2

Air Quality Management Areas in Hitchin For some years, measurements of the gas nitrogen dioxide (NO2) overwhelmingly due to motor vehicle exhaust fumes, have exceeded acceptable levels at several points in Stevenage Road. NHDC declared an Air … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Concerns & Campaigns, Transport & Traffic

A Visit to the Refurbished Town Hall

10/03/2016 By admin2

Just before Christmas a number of community groups were invited by Cllr Tony Hunter, the Portfolio Holder responsible for the scheme, to inspect the work so far on the Town Hall (& Museum), ask questions on aspects which are of concern, and 'to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Town Hall

A Directory of Youth Activities in Hitchin

14/12/2015 By admin2

A directory of activities - Youth Organisations Hitchin - has now been compiled by local community groups  - HTAG. Hitchin Town Action Group (HTAG) is a collaboration between three community groups in Hitchin: Hitchin Forum, The Hitchin Society … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hitchin Town Action Group

Walsworth cross roads – housing plans

04/10/2015 By admin2

North Herts District Council has received a planning application for the North Herts College site.  Hitchin Forum's Planning Group has reviewed this and submitted comments on this. To be decided at Planning Committee On Thurs Dec 17th. Report here … [Read more...]

Filed Under: planning matters, Recent Planning Applications

Cadwell Lane Playing Field

20/08/2015 By admin2

A consultation is being organised by NHDC and the Countryside Mangement Service to produce a 'Greenspace Action Plan' (GAP) for this site. The  Briefing Document & Map is available here. Feedback on the first phase is required before September … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Green Spaces & Paths

Churchgate – February 2015 update

18/07/2015 By admin2

Churchgate: This was discussed at NHDC's Full Council meeting on Thursday February 12th. The Churchgate - council report  seemed positive in looking forward for a small scale development and seeking a solution for the market. The obvious concern that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Churchgate

Comet Community Awards

16/05/2015 By admin2

Hitchin Forum's Big Spring Clean was a finalist at the Comet's Community Awards event on May 15th - full account from the Comet here. We were nominated in the 'Great and Green' category, won by Camps Hill School in Stevenage, where pupils have an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Concerns & Campaigns, Litter

What next for Charnwood House (the old museum building)?

26/03/2015 By admin2

General Meeting of Charnwood Community Management Association (CCMA) Tuesday 31st March 2015, 7.00pm, Sun Hotel, Hitchin Agenda 1. Welcome, introductions and apologies. 2. Short presentation by CCMA on the association’s background, the current … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Charnwood House, Concerns & Campaigns

NHDC Local Plan – Preferred Options 2011 – 2031. HTAG response

10/02/2015 By admin2

North Herts District Council's Local Plan Preferred Options document and background material,  the guide for developments over the next 16 years, is available here. Hitchin Town Action Group (HTAG -Hitchin Forum, The Hitchin Society and Hitchin … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Concerns & Campaigns, Housing Options, Local Plan

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