Next Council Meeting
Please note that the next meeting of Walkern Parish Council will be held on Wednesday 10th April 2024 at United Reformed Church, 7pm
EST working on behalf of Hertfordshire
Surface Dressing Preparation Works in High Street Walkern
Between Finches End and entrance to Millers Cottage before the bridge
Prep Works – Monday 19th February to Wednesday 21st February 9.30am to 3.00pm
Any queries call 0844 225 3336 during working hours of 9am to 5pm for the team or 0300 123 4047 for
These works are weather dependent and may be postponed if poor weather is forecast.
Cancelled: Parish Council Meeting
Please note that the Parish Council meeting for 14 September 2023 is cancelled.
TRO23309 – Temporary Closing in Various Roads in Walkern
The Hertfordshire (Temporary Closing and Temporary Waiting Restrictions in Various Roads in Walkern, Tewin, Bayford, Ardeley, Little Berkhamsted, High Wych and Little Hadham) Order 2023
NOTICE is given that Hertfordshire County Council intends to make an Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, to prohibit all vehicular traffic from using the following lengths of roads (“the Roads”), except for access and to prohibit all vehicles from waiting at any time on both sides of these lengths of Roads whilst works are in progress:-
- that length of High Street, Walkern from its junction with Benington Roadnorth westwards and north eastwards to its junction with B1037 Stevenage Road, a distance of approximately586m.
An alternative route will be via Benington Road, Walkern Road, Benington Road, Broadwater Lane, Aston Lane, A602 (Broadhall Way/Monkswood Way), A1155 (St Georges Way/Fairlands Way) and B1037 (Fairlands Way/Stevenage Road).
- that length of Churchfield Road, Tewin from its junction with B1000 Hertford Roadnorth eastwards and south eastwards to its junction with School Lane, a distance of approximately819m.
An alternative route will be via B1000 Hertford Road, Hertford Road, Harmer Green Lane, New Road, Harmer Green Lane, Orchard Road, Upper Green, Upper Green Road, Lower Green and School Lane.
- that length of White Stubbs Lane, Bayford from its junction with Ashendene Roadnorth eastwards and south eastwards to its junction with Pembridge Lane, a distance of approximately2832m.
An alternative route will be via White Stubbs Lane, C54 (unnamed road), Newgate Street Village, Newgate Street, Darnicle Hill, Hammondstreet Road, Dig Dag Hill, Longfield Lane, Flamstead End Road, B156 (Brookfield Lane West/Halfhide Lane), A10 Great Cambridge Road, A1170 High Road, Bell Lane, Baas Hill and White Stubbs Lane.
- that length of Blind Lane, Ardeley from its junction with B1037 (unnamed road)south westwards to its junction with Mill Lane, a distance of approximately573m.
An alternative route will be via B1037 (unnamed road) and Mill Lane.
- that length of Ashendene Road, Bayford from its junction with White Stubbs Lanenorth eastwards to its junction with Bayford Road, a distance of approximately1084m.
An alternative route will be via White Stubbs Lane, Pembridge Lane, Brickendon Green and Bayford Road.
- that length of Stockings Lane, Little Berkhamsted from its junction with Robins Nest Hillnorth eastwards for a distance of approximately453m.
There is no alternative route available for vehicles when the works are being carried out. However vehicular access to properties in this road will be maintained whenever possible throughout the duration of the works.
- that length of C161 (unnamed road), High Wych from its northernmost junction with Pye Cornersouth eastwards and south westwardsfor its entire length.
There is no alternative route available for vehicles when the works are being carried out. However vehicular access to properties in this road will be maintained whenever possible throughout the duration of the works.
- that length of Chapel Lane, Little Hadham from its junction with New Roadsouth eastwards to its junction with The Ford, a distance of approximately467m.
An alternative route will be via New Road and The Ford.
The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the Roads.
If the Order is made, it shall come into force on 16 October 2023for a period of up to 18 months. However, the restrictions specified shall only take effect at the times indicated by signs on or near the Roads.
A copy of the proposed Order may be inspected free of charge at County Hall, Hertford between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm (excluding weekends, bank and public holidays).
If you have any queries about the proposed Order please contact Ben Baylis tel. 0300 123 4047 at Hertfordshire County Council.
28 September 2023
Scott Crudgington
Deputy Chief Executive &
Executive Director (Resources)
County Hall
Hertford
Herts
SG13 8DN
Notice of Vacancy
PARISH OF WALKERN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that due to the resignation of Kerrie Overall, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Parish Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 16 August, 2023 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN local government electors for the said Parish, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
If an election is not requested by TEN local government electors, the vacancy will be filled by cooption as soon as practicable after 16 August, 2023.
Dated 28 July, 2023
Richard Cassidy
Returning Officer
Wallfields
Pegs Lane
Hertford
Hertfordshire
SG13 8EQ
Road Closure – High Street, Walkern
‘Please ensure you have moved your car on the date below’
Resurfacing worksin High Street, Walkern
Works will be carried outfrom the junction of White Hill up to and including the junction area at Finches End
On Thursday 3 August 2023toThursday 10 August 2023
Works between 9:30amand4:00pm
There will be no works carried out over the weekend
We are writing to tell you about works we’ll be undertaking in your area.
What you need to do:
- If you need to use your vehicle, please make sure you move it outside the road closure area shown on this letter, at least 30 minutes before we are due to start working.
What you need to know:
- Vehicles may not be allowed access through the road closure during the works, except for emergency vehicles. We are unable to provide information of which part of the road will have access and when. Please speak to the on-site team on the day who will be able to advise on access.
- Please refer to the yellow signboards on your street to see the exact dates, timings and permit number. Any date changes to these works will be communicated on the yellow signboards at either end of your street and at hertfordshire.gov.uk/roadclosures
- These works are weather dependent and may be postponed if poor weather is forecast.
- Details of any disruptions to bus services can be found at intalink.org.uk/timetables(search for your service). If you’re unable to find this information please call our customer service centre on 0300 123 4050.
- All local businesses will be open as usual.
These works will be completed as per the phasing plan below
SUMMARY OF WORKS
Work dates/times/Phasing
Phase 1
High Street
Start @ 30mph sign to before Dovehouse Lane
3rd/4thAugust 2023
Works Description
Traffic Management
Road closure during the working hours.
9.30am to 4.00pm
Phase 2
Work dates/times/Phasing
High Street
Before Dovehouse Lane to between Totts Lane & Froghall Lane
7th/8th August 2023
Work dates/times/Phasing
Traffic Management
Road closure during the working hours.
9.30am to 4.00pm
Work dates/times/Phasing
Phase 3
High Street
Between Totts Lane& Froghall to end at No.6 and down to Finches
9th/10thAugust 2023
Works Description
Traffic Management
Road closure during the working hours.
9.30am to 4.00pm
Note.
- Location of the surfacing works may alter subject to site conditions or unforeseen circumstances.
Further information:
- The permit number for these works is BA0080000007669full details can be found at network
- If you have any special needs or circumstances, please contact Eurovia–07703 796403(during office hours) at or CSC on 0300 123 4047or email us at
We understand these works may be an inconvenience to you, however, we ask you to support us as we make the necessary improvements.
For live traffic information and news across Hertfordshire, please follow us on social media and subscribe to our UpdateMe bulletins.
Diversion Route:
CWY230364-1 High Street Walkern 636L
Regulation 16 Consultation
Regulation 16 Consultation
The Walkern Neighbourhood Plan First Revisionis out for a
6 week consultation from
12th June 2023 – 24th July 2023
A hard copy is available to read at Clark’s Garage
105 High Street, Walkern SG2 7NU
Monday-Friday 8am-6pm and Saturdays 8am-2pm
and the East Herts Council Offices
Wallfields, Pegs Lane, Hertford SG13 8EQ
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am-4pm
and the United Reformed Church
11 High Street, Walkern SG2 7PD
Mondays and Thursdays 9am-Midday
This will also be advertised on East Herts website and social media,
Walkern Parish Council website and the Walkern Journal
Temporary Closing and Temporary Waiting Restrictions in Moors Ley, Walkern
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
THE HERTFORDSHIRE (TEMPORARY CLOSING AND TEMPORARY WAITING RESTRICTIONS IN MOORS LEY, WALKERN) ORDER 2023
NOTICE is given that Hertfordshire County Council intends to make an Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, to prohibit all vehicular traffic from using the following lengths of road (“the lengths of Road”), except for access and to prohibit all vehicles from waiting at any time on both sides of these lengths of Road whilst works are in progress:-
- that length of Moors Ley, Walkern from a point in line with the southern boundary of No.21 Moors Leynorth westwards for a distance of approximately 36m.An alternative route will be via Moors Ley, B1037 Stevenage Road, Aubries and Moors Ley.
- that length of Moors Ley, Walkern from a point in line with the western boundary of No.64 Moors Leyeastwards to a point in line with the eastern boundary of No.54 Moors Ley, a distance of approximately59m.
There is no alternative route available for vehicles when the works are being carried out. However vehicular access to properties in this road will be maintained whenever possible throughout the duration of the works.
The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the Roads.
If the Order is made, it shall come into force on 1 July 2023 for a period of up to 18 months. However, the restrictions specified shall only take effect at the times indicated by signs on or near the Roads.
A copy of the proposed Order may be inspected free of charge at County Hall, Hertford between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm (excluding weekends, bank and public holidays).
If you have any queries about the proposed Order please contact Charlotte Dunham tel. 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.
County Hall
Hertford
Herts
SG13 8DN
15 June 2023
Mark Kemp
Executive Director
Environment & Transport
Teenager Project
The Parish Council has recently completed a project for younger children at the WSCC sportsfield. There are also two other play areas, at the Recreation Ground and Aubries, both again for younger children.
Although we have the fitness trail at the sportsfield, as well as the basketball area there is not much for older children/teenagers to do in Walkern and we would like to rectify that if we can.
Obviously, funds are not available from the precept but there are grants out there and if there is a project to work towards there will be Parish Councillors who would be willing to put the work in to applying for funding.
So………….
Parents, teenagers, anyone who has an idea, please get in touch with the Clerk and let’s see if we can create something worthwhile in the near future.
Heidi Broady
Help Required
Is there a local solicitor who may be able to help with a registrations and transfer of land from East Herts District Council to Walkern Parish Council? The Parish Council requested a few months ago to take over responsibility of the graveyard in Froghall Lane, to turn it into a Peace Garden for residents to be able to sit there and enjoy the surroundings. We plan on putting in a bench, plant some trees and make the area accessible with steps from Froghall Lane.
Please contact the Clerk at if you can help.
Many thanks
Walkern Parish Council