Can I attend a Council meeting?
Members of the public are always welcome at Parish Council meetings with the exception of the staffing committee. If you want to attend, you are reminded that after the public question time at the beginning of the meeting, there follows a formal meeting of the Council when members of the public can only speak at the invitation of the Chairman.
How often are Council meetings held?
Council meetings are usually held monthly on the second Monday of the month, and unless otherwise stated, take place in the Village Hall, London Road starting at 7.30pm.
Can I obtain a copy of Council documents?
Yes, you can download a range of documents from the Links Left»
Please see our Transparency Statement for further information. Policies and Procedures
Can I become a Councillor?
From time to time, vacancies occur on the parish council and we’re always interested to hear from people who want to make a difference to the lives of people in the village.
By becoming a parish councillor, you become someone your community will look to for help, guidance, and support. A community leader with the power to influence decisions for the benefit of the people you serve.
This could be your chance to make a difference.
Interested? – Contact the parish clerk»
How can I keep up to date with village events?
There are several ways in which you can do this:
Social Media
- The Council is active on Social Media and can be followed on FACEBOOK or INSTAGRAM
- There are many other Social Media pages managed by residents that contain information about local events. The easiest way to find these is by entering ‘hertford heath’ into the search facility on any platform.
Newsletters
- The Council produces a monthly newsletter which is distributed to virtually all homes in the village.
- Past copies of the newsletter can be viewed or downloaded from HERE.
- You can signup to receive regular updates of Parish Council events by email. Just click on the SUBSCRIBE button at the foot of this page and you will be taken to a GDPR secure form to join the mailing list. You can unsubscribe from this at any time.
Other places to find information
- Many events are publicised on the village notice boards. These are located outside the Village Hall, on the Village Green, Pindar Green – next to the College Arms, and in the Community Garden.
- All three pubs in the village and the village store, frequently display posters about local events.
How can I report an issue?
We’re here to help, but before you report anything, please check which organisation is responsible for the issue.
- Check Social Media first. There may be updates on topics here.
- To find out who is responsible for the issue you want to report please check the REPORTING AN ISSUE page.
- You can also email the parish clerk – Email»
When you report an issue, please provide as much information as you can and include your contact details.
How can I find out about the Neighbourhood Plan?
Full information and relevant documents about the Neighbourhood Plan can be found here Hertford Heath Parish Council Neighbourhood Plan
Who owns what common land in the village?
The parish council own the following:
- The Village Green
- All green verges along Mount Pleasant
- War Memorial Green
- The Allotments
- Pindar Green
- The playing field
Hertford Heath Nature Reserve, which includes Goldingtons and The Roundings are owned by Haileybury and managed by the Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust. If you have any queries or issues with this land, then please in the first instance contact the Herts and Middx Wildlife Trust.