North Herts Council

08/09/2026

Doggy Splash sessions relocated to Hitchin following Letchworth Lido closure 💦🐶

Dog owners still have the chance to take part in Doggy Splash this week, with additional sessions available at Hitchin Swimming and Fitness Centre following high demand.

The sessions, which give dogs the chance to enjoy an outdoor swimming pool alongside their owners, were originally due to take place at Letchworth Lido this weekend. However, following the closure of Letchworth Lido due to the impact of localised flooding, all Doggy Splash sessions have now been relocated to Hitchin Swimming and Fitness Centre.

Due to high demand, additional sessions are taking place on Thursday 10 and Friday 11 September, with spaces still available to book.

Customers who booked a Doggy Splash session at Letchworth Lido do not need to take any action. Their booking will automatically be transferred to Hitchin Swimming and Fitness Centre, with the same date and time as their original booking.

Find the full schedule: https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/news/doggy-splash-sessions-relocated-hitchin-following-letchworth-lido-closure

07/09/2026

Closing soon! 🚨

Are you passionate about making a real difference to the green spaces people enjoy every day? This is an exciting opportunity to join our Greenspace team and help shape, improve and deliver projects across North Hertfordshire’s parks and open spaces.

From supporting improvements to play areas, sports facilities and community spaces, to helping deliver wider environmental and accessibility projects, you will play an important role in making our outdoor spaces welcoming, sustainable and enjoyable for residents and visitors.

Interested? Find out more and apply: https://northherts.tribepad-gro.com/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=116

Closing date: 11 September

07/09/2026

Doggy Splash information ℹ️ 🐶

🫱🏻We have handed over Doggy Splash to Hitchin Swimming and Fitness Centre, who we know will look after you all!

📧All those who had booked will have received an email with details of the new venue.

‼️The original sessions are now sold out, additional dates have been added, so book now to avoid disappointment

👀See comments for full details

07/09/2026

Don’t fan the flame! 🌡️ ☀️

This summer has seen a big increase in sales of fans and cooling devices to help us beat the heat.

If your handheld fan or other electric cooling device is broken and can’t be fixed, please do NOT put it in your household bin ❌

Battery powered and electrical devices can spark and start fires in the back of collection vehicles or at recycling facilities, putting our waste crews and communities at risk.
Instead, find your nearest electrical recycling point here: https://recycleyourelectricals.org.uk/

04/09/2026

What matters most to you in your local green spaces? 🌳

Have your say here: https://ow.ly/pYt750ZJhKQ

04/09/2026

Join us tomorrow, Saturday 5 September for the Councillors’ Surgery. It's a fantastic opportunity to discuss any matters of interest or concern with your Councillors. See you there!😃

📆Saturday 5 September
🕗10:30am to 12pm
📍Market Place, Hitchin

04/09/2026

We're celebrating the importance of protecting the district’s chalk streams and wetlands as part of ongoing efforts to conserve some of the world’s rarest freshwater habitats.

There are only around 260 chalk streams worldwide, with approximately 85% found in England. Hertfordshire is home to around 10% of these globally rare habitats – making the county one of the most important areas for chalk stream conservation.

Within Hertfordshire these specialist habitats support species including kingfishers, dragonflies, otters, water voles, brown trout, and a wide variety of aquatic plants. North Herts has several chalk streams, including River Ivel, the River Oughton, the River Hiz, and River Purwell.

We work with Hertfordshire County Council’s Countryside Management Service (CMS), Affinity Water, volunteer groups and local conservation partners to monitor habitats, improve water environments and support wildlife.

Protecting chalk streams is becoming increasingly important as prolonged dry periods and pressure on water resources affect river flows and freshwater habitats across Hertfordshire. One example of how partners are responding to these challenges can be found at Ivel Springs Local Nature Reserve, where Affinity Water delivered the River Ivel Restoration Project during 2023 and 2024.

The scheme included river restoration works, the creation of an enhanced seasonal wetland and measures to support river flows during periods of low groundwater levels. The work helped restore natural chalk stream features and create new wetland habitats for wildlife.

Read more: https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/news/how-north-herts-protecting-some-worlds-rarest-chalk-streams

03/09/2026

Less than a week left to apply! 🚨

An exciting opportunity for you to work within the Councils IT Department providing 2nd line IT Helpdesk support to the council’s user base and elected members.

You will be key in supporting the Helpdesk Team Leader, Senior Technical / Development & Cyber Security Officer & IT Technical Operations Manager delivering technical assistance to all customers across the council along with supporting IT project delivery on new and exciting challenges.

Interested? Find out more and apply: https://northherts.tribepad-gro.com/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=108

Closing date: Monday 7 September

02/09/2026

If you’re registered for a postal vote in England, remember that you need to re-apply every three years.

We are currently writing to all electors who need to reapply. If you have received an email or letter asking you to renew your postal vote, you have until the 31 January to apply otherwise your postal vote will expire.

You will remain on the electoral roll, but need to vote in person at your designated polling station until a valid application has been received.

Find out more:
https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/vote-post

01/09/2026

Received a message or letter from us about updating your electoral registration? All you need to do is follow the instructions, so we know you’re registered and ready to vote.

Find out more: https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/household-canvass