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We’ve completed major maintenance works on the #A41 to keep this vital route safe & efficient. ✅ 8.3km treated in just one day.✅ Potholes & cracks repaired.✅ Specialist treatment to extend road life. There are more improvements that are planned for later this year.

⚠️ The Emergency Alerts system is used to warn if there’s a danger to life nearby, including extreme weather. 🔗 Be ready for anything, visit 👉

🚨 The UK government will be carrying out a national test of the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September at 3pm. 📱 Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate.

Applications for children due to start secondary or upper school in September 2026 are now open. Don’t miss out on attending school open events, to help you make an informed decision before you apply. Info is available on the online school directory at

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Has your child started primary or secondary school this month? It is not too late to apply for a free school meal. The application process to check eligibility and apply is quick and easy. Visit

Applications for starting secondary, upper schools or University Technical Colleges in September 2026 will be live tomorrow (Monday 1 September). For more information on how to apply please visit

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🦠 A retailer has been fined £17,000 for selling out of date food. Our @HCC_TS team carried out an inspection in Watford, visiting five times. Despite advice, warnings and a final notice of potential enforcement action, standards did not improve.

🎟️ For tickets and information on this year’s Herts Pride event, visit

🏳️‍🌈 The Pride flag has been raised at County Hall to celebrate inclusion and diversity, and in recognition of Herts Pride - Hertfordshire’s largest LGBTQ+ celebration. The flag will be flown alongside the Union flag until Monday 1 September to coincide with the event.

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✈️ We've outlined concerns to the expansion of Stansted Airport on behalf of residents and businesses across the county 👉

It's almost time for some new faces to take the stage in our upcoming collab with Ensemble Stars!! Music. Which duo are you excited to see?. Collaboration starts September 4~

🌞 With the bank holiday weekend coming up, we wanted to remind you of our opening hours for some of our services. 🔗

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Jack & Andy feared being a same-sex couple might stop them from fostering, but their local authority put them at ease. “You can be single, gay, renting… just send that enquiry!” Your everyday is everything a foster child needs.

🏡 Ever thought about hosting a Ukrainian family? Find out more about rematch hosting and how simple it can be to set up in this new explainer. 👉 You can support our Ukrainians by becoming a rematch host #HomesForUkraine

🔗 Learn more about Hertfordshire's World War II connections here 👉

🕊️ We'll be marking the national two-minute silence on Friday 15 August to mark VJ Day, the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan and the end of the Second World War. County Hall in Hertford will be lit up in the evening from 9pm to mark the anniversary.

💜Join us online tonight at 7pm for a relaxed chat about fostering. 💜.Hear from carers, care-experienced young people & our Herts team to find out how you could support a local child. Book your virtual seat:

Bitcoin’s on fire at $112K! Time to flip the charts on BTCC!.Exploring Cryptocurrency with Jaren Jackson Jr.🏀.

Thinking of swimming in open water to cool off? Cold water shock and hidden depths can be dangerous. We’ve installed #What3Words signs at Stanborough Lakes to help emergency services find you fast in an emergency. 📞 Call 999. Stay safe. #WaterSafety #HFRS #StanboroughLakes