Councillor Andrew Williams

12/10/2026

We believe hard work should pay in Hemel and our villagesAt Hemel Conservatives, we believe that if you work hard, save carefully and build a future for your family, government should reward your efforts.

05/10/2026

Conference session on rural affairs with Jeremy Clarkson and Charlie Ireland. Brilliantly frank discussion on the challenges of farming and running a rural business.

04/10/2026

Arrived at the Conservative Party Conference, three dsys of lively debate and discussion on policies for the next Conservative government.

30/09/2026

Come down and share your views this Friday

Join us in Hemel Hempstead town centre for our Safer Town Centre Event.

The Dacorum Community Safety Partnership is hosting the drop-in event where you can get advice, share feedback and find out how we are working to keep our community safe.

Come along to talk with Herts Police, Herts Fire and Rescue, our Community Safety and Anti-Social Behaviour teams and other partners including Mind and Services for Young People.

There will be free family activities including face painting and arts and crafts put on by our Adventure Playgrounds team and activities hosted by Apex 360 and Mamba Gym.

🗓️ Friday 2 October
⏰4pm – 7pm
📍 Hemel Town Centre (outside The Marlowes Shopping Centre)

30/09/2026

Only 2 days left to comment on the new local plan which could add thousands of additional homes across Dacorum to meet the Labour government imposed housing targets

📢 Our Dacorum Local Plan to 2045 consultation closes at 5pm this Friday (2 October 2026).

We're inviting people who live, work or have an interest in Dacorum to share their views on the borough's future.

Tell us what issues and priorities you think the Local Plan should address and how you would like to be involved as it develops.

The Dacorum Local Plan to 2041 remains under examination and is unaffected by this consultation.

🔗Complete survey: https://orlo.uk/t2GqX

27/09/2026

Following a question this week I went to have a look at the closed section of Rant Meadow, although the footpath is in good condition there is some damage to the former road which I have reported.
Whilst there I noticed there was quite a lot of litter so I grabbed my litter picker and cleared along the road and wooded area.
4 bags, a tyre, part of a shopping trolley and a trike left next to the bin for collection.

26/09/2026

I joined the 5th Hemel Squirrels and Beavers groups for their litter pick in Adeyfield. It was great to see them so engaged in helping to tidy up the local area.

22/09/2026

Residents across Hemel Hempstead should be aware of a significant decision taken by the Liberal Democrats and what it could mean here in Dacorum.

10/09/2026

Congratulations Graham

🥳Congratulations to Cllr Graham Cone on winning Haverhill West in West Suffolk!

Welcome to the winning team

22/08/2026

GOOD NEWS WORK ON THE HEIGHT RESTRICTION DUE TO START MONDAY

For more than two years, I have regularly received comments about the condition of the height restriction structure at the entrance to the Village Centre.

I have been pushing to get it repaired, but progress has been frustratingly slow, with both Hertfordshire County Council and Dacorum Borough Council denying responsibility and each claiming that the other owns the structure. It is, however, agreed that it stands on highway-owned land.

Given the deteriorating appearance of the structure and the safety concerns, I continued to press both councils to find a solution.

I’m therefore delighted that, while both councils still deny ownership of the structure, they have now agreed to work together to get the necessary repairs carried out. The cost will be shared between the two councils and my local highways budget.

The work is due to start on Monday 24 August and is scheduled to take three days during which traffic management will be in place.

The repairs will include:
Stripping back and replacing the damaged and rotten timber on the roof.
Repairing the roof structure.
Relocating the yellow barrier forward by 60cm to provide greater separation.
It’s taken far longer than it should have, but I’m pleased that we have finally reached a point where the work can go ahead and the structure can be brought back to a safe and presentable condition.

Thank you to everyone who has continued to raise concerns and helped keep this issue on the agenda.