Hemel Garden Communities Reaches a Landmark Moment
Hemel Garden Communities has marked a significant milestone following submission of the first planning application for new development. On 4 December, The Crown Estate submitted proposals for up to 4,000 homes alongside a major new employment district, located to the east of Hemel Hempstead. The application covers areas in both St Albans and Dacorum, with most of the development in St Albans. It has been submitted to both Councils and each will decide on its own part, after public consultation and a full review of the plans.
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Dacorum Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan
Dacorum Borough Council in partnership with Hertfordshire County Council have developed the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) which outlines proposed improvements to key walking and cycling routes over the next decade.
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Best Practice Site Visits
Key Partners, Council Members, Stakeholders and Key Officers have joined the Hemel Garden Communities team on three Aspirational Site Visits over the course of 2023/24. These were designed to explore best practice in UK housing and neighbourhood design, to help inform and inspire, as the proposals for Hemel Garden Communities (HGC) are developed.
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Hertfordshire transport chiefs highlight vision to support HGC development with focus on sustainable travel.
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Register for second round of solar scheme to cut your bills and emissions
How does saving money on energy bills while lowering your carbon emissions sound?
Hertfordshire residents are invited to register for a scheme which can help you do both of these things through the power of solar energy.
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Hemel Garden Communities Helps Fund Vital Upgrade Work on the Grand Union Canal Towpath
The upgrading of a key section of the Grand Union Canal towpath between Hemel Hempstead and Kings Langley is getting underway later this month, to make it more accessible for the local community and encourage cycling and walking.
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