South West Hertfordshire Liberal Democrats

Conservative-led County Council decided on Thursday, 13th June, to spend £4.2m left over from 2015/16 on topping up reserves instead of using it to fix our roads and preventing flooding.

Recently areas around Hertfordshire have suffered flash flooding again, causing even more misery of residents.

Lib Dems and Labour representatives on the Resources and Performance Cabinet Panel asked why flooding and poor roads maintenance were not being funded, but the ruling Conservatives decided to put every penny into reserves instead.

We were so sad to hear of the sudden death of Sylvia Saul. She and Geoff have been stalwart figures in our community for many, many years. Sylvia will be remembered for her cheerful hard work for the Red Cross, for Meresworth, working in the library at Shepherds School and many other local organisations and events. We understand there is to be a special service at St Peters in the morning of June 14th
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Are you a cyclist, or would you like to be a cyclist ? Visit the Watford Cycle Hub at Holywell Community Centre, Tolpits Lane. The Cycle Hub fixes bikes, sells reconditioned bikes and accessories, security tags, hires bikes, teaches about bikes,trains riders, accepts your unwanted bikes. There are Summer Kids courses. For more information visit www.watfordcyclehub.org.uk, Contact office@watfordcyclehub.org.uk or ring 01923 223994
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In order to build the new viaduct over Baldwins Lane / A412 Watford Road a number of utilities must be diverted. The present phase will go on to 26th June, excavating areas of footway and carriageway to divert existing gas services. The work is more significant than expected and continuous lane closure will be needed. Most of the work will take place between 8.00am-6.00pm.
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St Mary's Church is hosting a debate on the EU Vote on Tuesday 21st June, 7.30-9.00pm. David Gauke MP will speak for Remain, Dr Adrian Hilton for Leave.
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Avoid Hairy Caterpillars. Oak Processionary moths have irritant hairs that cause severe rashes and respiratory problems in people and animals There are no records so far of these moths locally but they are not far away and likely to reach us soon. They are grey black and covered in white hairs, found only on oaks. Do not touch them or their nests. Report to landlord, CMS ( 01992 556466) or Forestry Commission - see www.forestry.gov.uk/opm
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Two videos from the Rickmansworth (Waterways) Festival are now up on youtube Day 1 https://youtu.be/s1bVhrxjWAU Day 2
https://youtu.be/KchF43zEVHQ Lots of crowd shots, take a look to see who you recognise.
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Tim Farron on extending registration deadline: ''This is a great win for democracy. Because the government vote register website crashed last night we pledged for the website to re-open. Make your vote count- register before midnight tomorrow'' http://www.voteremain.win

Most all-electric cars (EVs) charge up from the grid, but as the grid gets greener the cars get cleaner.

If all electricity came from coal or oil EVs wouldn't be worth it, but now coal's share is only 20% - dropping fast as biomass takes its place. Oil has been replaced by cleaner gas turbines and renewables now generate 25% of our energy, and rising.

The Wigginton Gardeners Associatio does more that just organise two shows a year - one in the Spring and one in the Autumn.

It also organises a Plant Sale in the church yard of Wigginton's Parish Church of St Bartholomew, situated at the crossroads between the Chesham Road, The Twist, Hemp Lane and Vicarage Road.