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Learn about support for children with HIV
Are you looking for a low cost, local venue for a special occasion? Hertsmere has a range of venues for meetings, parties and conferences.
Section dealing with Asbestos removal and what to do if you think that your home may possibly contain asbestos.
Every year exposure to hazardous substances at work effects the health of many thousands of people.
Below you will find an extensive list of links to organisations that provide advice on a wide variety of health-related matters.
Promote and provide opportunities for healthier lifestyles and improve the quality of life for older people.
The Health and Safety Unit within the Council carries out regular checks on offices, shops, warehouses, places used for leisure activities and other non-industrial premises.
Accidents at Work should be notified as follows:
The Council has a legal duty to enforce the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and related legislation.
The Borough and County Councils enforce trading, licensing and public health legislation covering all aspects of consumer protection issues, rogue traders and food premises. In addition to this, the Council also enforces anti-fraud legislation in relation to dishonest claims for benefit.
Health and safety advice is available from our Environmental Health team
Health education provided by our Environmental Health team aims to improve the health of the community through prevention and promotion initiatives
Weblinks, Useful Numbers, Advice, and Information.
Keep up to date with the latest news on the garden.
The consolidated record of listed buildings and monuments
Leisure passes in Hertsmere are provided by Hertsmere Leisure.
This strategy clearly describes how Hertfordshire will tackle those offenders who commit the most crime in our communities.
New energy efficiency grant scheme offering home owners and private landlords government funding.
Information about Hertsmere's entry into the 2010 Hertfordshire Youth Games
This is a place full of surprises. Situated where the rural beauty of Hertfordshire meets the hubub of the North London suburbs, Hertsmere is a borough of fascinating contrasts.
Hertsmere Cemeteries and Funeral Services
The forum brings together several local community heritage groups with the aim of celebrating, developing and promoting art and culture within the borough.
Hertsmere Borough Council, as the Local Planning Authority has a statutory duty to guide development within the Borough. The current Local Plan for the Borough is the Hertsmere Local Plan, which was adopted in May 2003 following public consultation and provides a framework for development until 2011.
Hertsmere News is the council's magazine for residents, packed full with all the latest information about council initiatives and services, community news and events.
Are you aged between 11-19 year old? Do you live in Hertsmere? Do you want the opportunity to have your say on influencing and shaping services to young people?
Social Services can arrange services to help you with daily living tasks and remain as independent as possible. When you contact Social Services or someone refers you (for example, your GP), Social Services staff will carry out an assessment.
Care in your own home is offered to people who require assistance by the County Council, it may be with personal care such as washing or dressing, or other practical daily tasks such as help with domestic chores like cooking and cleaning, or in some instances, help in managing your finances.
The Food Safety Act 1990 and regulations made under it make it an offence for anyone to sell or process food for sale which is harmful to health. They also place an obligation on businesses to ensure that their activities are carried out in a hygienic way.
Read on for more information on the most commonly asked questions.
If you are aged 16-25 and are homeless, you should immediately contact the Herts Young Homeless Group (HYHG).
If you are going into hospital you may need help when you leave to continue to live in your home. Hertfordhire County Council provides social services to the borough.
Licensed Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) are open to members of the public and operated by Hertfordshire County Council.
Special collections for large items.
Here you will find the contact details for the different sections within the housing department.
Details of the Council's Affordable Housing Developments within the borough.
A grant of up to £3k is available to help low income home-owners deal with small but urgent items of disrepair to their home such as hazards that present an imminent risk to the health and safety of people living there.
In this section you can access the councils latest housing strategies and action plans.
Hertsmere Borough Council DO NOT provide legal advice. However, there are County court housing advice and representation schemes aimed at providing free, independent and confidential advice and representation to homeowners and tenants attending hearings in possession proceedings brought on grounds of arrears, who either have not previously obtained advice and/or are without legal representation.
The Housing Benefit (Decision and Appeals) Regulations 2001 state that any 'person affected' by a relevant decision can ask the Council to revise its decision. It also states that a person affected can appeal against the Council's decision to an independent appeal tribunal.
You can claim Housing Benefit for a past period - called backdating.
If you currently receive Housing Benefit and there is a change in any of your personal circumstances, you must let us know as soon as possible.
An overpayment is an amount of Benefit that has been paid, but for which there was no entitlement under the Regulations. Pay online here.
If you claim Jobseeker's Allowance, you will get forms to claim Housing Benefit with the Jobseeker's Allowance claim pack. If you are claiming income-based Jobseeker's Allowance, fill in the claim forms and take them with you to your New Jobseeker Interview.
Find out more about Thermal comfort grants.
The Council is undertaking a number of studies and surveys to gather information for the new Local Development Framework.
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