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East Hertfordshire Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP)

Hertfordshire County Council and East Herts Council have published their draft Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan and are seeking responses from the users of that infrastructure by 5th November.  The draft LCWIP can be found here. Of particular interest to the residents of Walkern is the map of proposed infrastructure improvements in Walkern which […]

Planning Application for another large Solar Farm

An application has been submitted to North Herts District Council for the installation of a large-scale solar farm on land south of the A507 near Cumberlow Green. This proposal lies adjacent to a separate planning application submitted to East Herts District Council for a solar farm between Cromer and Cottered. Although these developments are outside […]

Have Your Say on the Future of Local Government in Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire’s 11 councils have launched the second phase of public engagement on the future of local government in the county. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for residents, community groups, businesses, and stakeholders to help shape how services are delivered in the years ahead.  Why This Matters In December 2024, the Government announced plans to simplify local government in England. […]

Walkern Playground Book Box – is Open!

We wanted everyone to know about the community book box in Walkern playground! This little library is open to all—children and adults alike—to borrow, swap, or simply enjoy a good read while visiting the park or to take away.

We warmly welcome appropriate book donations to help keep the box stocked with engaging and family-friendly titles. If you have books in good condition that others might enjoy, feel free to pop them in!

Thank you for supporting this community initiative. Happy reading!

Next Parish Council Meeting

Parish Council Meeting will be held on Thursday 6th November, 2025 at 7:00 PM

This meeting will be held at Walkern Sports & Community Centre. Members of the public are welcome to attend, please see the agenda for more details.

Completion of audit 2024/25

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