Hertfordshire County Council

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💘 Love don’t cost a thing in Hertfordshire. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s, Galentine’s or just fancy a cute day out with your favourite people, there are plenty of low‑cost and no‑cost ways to make it special. Find the full list on our website orlo.uk/Kb0gK

💛 Half‑term can get pricey, so we’ve rounded up the best Kids Eat for Free or Less spots across Hertfordshire to make days out a little easier.

🔃 Save this for next week’s adventures and share it with anyone who could use a helping hand.

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We've paused some non‑urgent jobs so we can focus on fixing potholes fast. Report potholes at orlo.uk/WiTbJ

It’s not just the roads feeling the strain. The cold snap has caused more burst water pipes, which means extra repair work for utility companies on our road network. Thanks for bearing with us. Report potholes via our website at orlo.uk/Ojbcm

Cold, wet weather since Christmas has hit our roads, so you might be spotting more potholes. We’re on it, with twice the number of crews out daily. It takes a bit longer in these conditions, but we’re working hard to keep you moving. Report potholes here orlo.uk/JmgZt

Rogue trader Arthur Draper has been sentenced to 3 years for seeking to defraud Herts homeowners of over £140k. Our Trading Standards team have put together advice on how to avoid rogue traders.
Read the full story 👉 orlo.uk/9r1ew

@hertscc.bsky.social just a bit of positivity I reported the lights out in an underpass between Hatfield and Colney Heath last week, all repaired and makes such a difference, thanks for getting it done quickly👍

We’re committed to growing a more sustainable #Hertfordshire as part of our new three-year plan. We’re promoting economic growth that improves people’s lives and also protects the environment for the future. Find out more about our vision: orlo.uk/blgRf

🎉 Hertfordshire Museum Object of the Year is back. From a Pink Floyd flyer that rocked Knebworth to the Jean Wills bear that's flown more missions than most action heroes.

✨ Which iconic item gets your vote? orlo.uk/sfY8W

Max has asthma, and he experiences worsened symptoms when exposed to wood burning smoke from neighbouring properties.

This Clean Air Night, 22 January, share the facts about wood burning so we can protect the health of everyone in our communities.

👶✨ Hertfordshire’s top baby names of 2025 reveal is here!

Last year, 7,742 babies were registered across the county - 51% boys and 49% girls. Lily and Noah came out on top.

A huge welcome to all our newest Hertfordshire residents 💛

Did you know that wood burning is the most polluting way to heat your home? Save the date for Clean Air Night!

To find out more visit cleanairhub.org.uk

🔁 An important message from Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

It’s going to be cold tonight and this poses serious dangers to people sleeping rough on our streets.

If you see someone sleeping rough, use StreetLink to send an alert to support services: thestreetlink.org.uk

❄️ We were out at 4am this morning gritting roads across Hertfordshire and our teams will be back out at 6.30pm tonight, and 4am tomorrow morning to keep roads gritted. Stay safe.

Find out more on gritting routes and updates 👉 orlo.uk/vEuBS

🧡 Community supermarkets are here for you, where everyday essentials cost under £1 and your first eight visits are free.

You can self‑refer and access great‑quality food for less, with support available if you need it.

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⛏️ We’re fixing Hertfordshire’s roads and repairing potholes.

👷‍♂️ Watch our team repair a pothole.

📱 You can report potholes and other problems via our website hertfordshire.gov.uk/Highways

#potholes #asmr #asmrvideo

Leader of Hertfordshire County Council Responds to Budget ⬇️

Cllr Steve Jarvis, Leader of the Council, said orlo.uk/o3fnM

Have you tried your hand at our budget quiz yet? There are five questions related to our spending to help get you thinking before you complete our budget survey. Give the quiz a go: surveys.hertfordshire.gov.uk/s/budgetquiz...

❄️ A drop in temperature means cold weather is on the way.
Find out more on staying safe during colder weather 👉 www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/about-the-co...

An image of two people in a day service with a council colleague. Text says Have your say. Shape our budget.

Help us set an affordable budget that delivers our key priorities for Hertfordshire. Let us know your thoughts on our budget survey: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/budgetsurvey

🚸 Stop means STOP
Our School Crossing Patrols work hard to keep children, families, and the whole community safe on their journeys. Please show them respect and patience.
BBC Look East tonight at 6.30pm on BBC One to see the story and meet one of our patrols keeping Hertfordshire safe.
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🎄 It's time! From twinkling light switch-ons to charming Christmas markets and cozy winter fairs, there’s something for everyone and every budget across the county. Full list here 👉 orlo.uk/jNsYT

🧡 THANK YOU to everyone who took part in our recent survey to help shape Hertfordshire’s new Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy.

🌻 We’re listening. The new strategy will be shared in December.

🍁🎃 Half-term is nearly here, and our Fifty Thrifty map can help you plan your autumn adventures on a budget.

Explore the full list now and make this a half-term to remember 👉 orlo.uk/ZbVng

🔗 You can find out more about our corporate plan on our website 👉 www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/CorporatePlan

We have launched a new plan, detailing our key priorities and our plans to deliver them between now and 2028. The plan called 'On Your Side' sets out an ambitious new vision 'Building a sustainable, inclusive and thriving Hertfordshire'. It includes five key commitments.

Lifesaving skills taught under watchful eye of the Knife Angel Public Health Hertfordshire and Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service are proud to support the Resuscitation awareness event which took place at The Knife Angel in Welwyn Garden City on 16th October 2...

Learn more 👉 www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/about-the-co...

❤️ Residents learned lifesaving skills at last night's Restart a Heart event. From CPR and defibrillators to bleed kits, the event was attended by the NHS, Police, Fire and charity partners as part of a month of anti-violence campaigning in association with the Knife Angel.