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All enclosed or substantially enclosed public places and work vehicles in England are now smokefree.
The county employs benefits advisors who can maximise your income by helping you to claim all the benefits which you are entitled to.
You must tell us straight away about any changes in circumstances for you, your partner, any dependant children or any non-dependant who lives with you.
A series of 15 concise electronic leaflets covering Benefit related information and advice.
If you are going in to hospital you should immediately notify the Department for Work and Pensions and the Council office that deals with your claims for Housing and Council Tax Benefit.
The web Benefits Calculator - simply fill out this form for an instant on-line Benefits estimate
Losing a loved one is a difficult time. Death in itself is distressing and unfortunately, the administrative procedures which must be followed can be an additional unwelcome burden. These pages are designed to provide some useful help and advice with the arrangements for dealing with a death.
Births Registration in Hertsmere Borough is handled by Hertfordshire County Council.
Aldenham Park Lake
This lively modern town lies immediately to the north of Greater London and five miles east of Watford.
A weekly activity for fifty plus.
The overall expected spending of the Council
The following section lists the documents produced by the Finance Department that are currently available for download.
Building Futures is an evolving web-based guide, designed to provide practical, user-friendly and up to date guidance for planning officers, developers and the general public on how to make development in Hertfordshire more sustainable and of a higher quality in design terms.
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Contact details for Hertsmere's Building Control team
There are now various ways for you to make your building application
A licence must be obtained from the Highway Authority if you wish to place a skip on the highway.
The Building Control system exists to make sure that buildings are properly designed and constructed so as to ensure the health, safety, welfare and convenience of people using them.
Information on Building Control Regulations and where to find them.
Building Control is responsible for the control of dangerous structures with regard to public safety.
When it is intended to demolish a building, the owner or their agent must give a local authority written notice six weeks prior to the demolition works commencing.
The person responsible for carrying out controllable building works has a legal duty to inform the Council when work starts and when certain vital stages are ready for inspection.
Building Regulations now also apply to the replacement of external windows and doors.
Downloadable PDFs
Before you build, extend or convert a building, either you or your agent (i.e. architect, building surveyor or developer) must advise the local authority by either submitting a Full Plans application for approval or giving a Building Notice.
The Government has recently amended the Building Regulations to include the safe installation or extension of electrical circuits in dwellings. These changes came into force on the 1st January 2005 and affect any dwelling that is to have electrical work carried out.
We appreciate that during this difficult time you will have to make important decisions about the cemetery and grave you want for the funeral.
Information on plaques and the Memorial Garden
From 6th April 2010, the age of eligibility for concessionary travel for women will be pension age and for men it will be the pensionable age of a woman born on the same day.
Information on the national concessionary bus pass scheme which offers free nationwide off-peak travel on local buses in England.
Picturesque and historically impressive, Bushey retains its village atmosphere and is a pleasant location separated from neighbouring, more built-up areas by farmland commons and golf courses.
The Council has made some changes to the Bushey High Street Conservation Area boundary and the ways in which the area is managed. These changes are the result of a recent assessment of the Conservation Area.
Discover more about the garden's rich history
Find out what's on offer here at the garden and further details on the gardener
Keep up to date with the latest news on the garden.
This is a free resource to help businesses learn about public procurement and how to bid for public sector contracts.
Whether you are starting a business or you have been running a business for 10 years, chances are you will need some help on specific issues or general issues.
The SWHBP is an economic development partnership of local authorities, local business support organisations and representatives from the local business community, who have a common interest in promoting business in the region.
Would you like to be your own boss? If you have an idea that you would like to develop into a business, dream of working for yourself or you are already up and running and looking to grow, Wenta are here to help you.
Links to sources of support for businesses.
Business planning is an essential component of any successful business but it is often overlooked due to pressures of day to day work. A well considered and constructed business plan can help you safeguard your own investment, focus your efforts, ease external financing problems and provide you with a yardstick against which to measure your progress. Once developed you should aim to maintain your business plan in-line with your business.
Properties/land that are currently available to let or purchase within the area.
The Council provides an estates management service for land and property it owns.
How do I find premises for my business in Hertsmere?
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How to contact our business rates team.
The council is responsible for collecting business rates from all ratepayers in the area. There are a number of ways you can pay...
Frequently Asked Questions regarding individual account enquiries
There are a number of different reductions available...
Business Rates are collected by the council and then paid into a national 'central pool'.
List and details of Hertsmere bye-laws.
Recycle all your household batteries.
Be There! Do It!Find out about what's on this summer
Bushey Rose GardenFind out more
Recycle moreWhat can be recycled?
Affected by crime?Get involved in local community safety groups
Complaints, Compliments & CommentsThe council welcomes your comments on services