We are finally able to let you know that work to revamp the car park opposite The Plough is scheduled to start week commencing 4 August 2025, and is expected to take about 4-5 weeks. The principal contractor will be John Cobb and Sons who carried out the resurfacing works at the Village Hall.
The initial phase of the work will involve clearing the site and digging out the existing surface material, which will need to be removed – so please expect to see a considerable number of lorries during this time. The contractors will then make provision for drainage, lighting and power cables. The ground level will be restored by laying hardcore and finished with tarmac. Finally, there will be landscaping around the edges of the car park. The finished car park will have marked out spaces, including a disabled parking space, a bicycle rack and a pedestrian entrance.
We look forward to having an accessible, free-of-charge car park providing convenient parking close to the Village Shop, Datchworth Coffee and the Plough.
Letter received regarding a consultation meeting regarding the outline planning for 200 dwellings south of Watton Rd Knebworth.
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We’re thrilled to announce the reopening of the refurbished play park and the addition of a brand-new outdoor gym exercise station and table tennis table—all thanks to a successful EHDC
shared prosperity fund grant secured by Datchworth Parish Council.
The improved play park offers a safer, more engaging space for children to enjoy, with refreshed equipment and surfaces. Meanwhile, the outdoor gym station provides a free, accessible way for residents to stay active and enjoy the fresh air.
This project was made possible through dedicated funding efforts, ensuring that our community has modern, inclusive, and fun spaces for all ages.
Come down, check out the new facilities, and enjoy Datchworth’s revitalized outdoor spaces.
Cost of living communications toolkit
Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) are continuing to work closely with partners across the county to promote the local and national support available to help our residents deal with the challenges of the rising cost of living. HCC communications team have created a toolkit of resources and are asking Parish and Town Councils to share these through their networks and communications channels. Please see links below to the toolkit and other useful sources of information.
Key links
Cost of living landing page – Help to manage the cost of living | Hertfordshire County Council
Communications toolkit – Cost of living toolkit | Hertfordshire County Council
There’s also a wide range of central government content you can download and share – Images and Video – Government Support for Household Energy Bills – Government Support for Household Energy Bills (frontify.com)
The Rural Funding Digest is a monthly bulletin facilitated by the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current funding opportunities